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Temples of Kerala

A temple (from the Latin word templum) is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites. A templum constituted a sacred precinct as defined by a priest, or augur.[1] It has the same root as the word "template," a plan in preparation of the building that was marked out on the ground by the augur. Templa also became associated with the dwelling places of a god or gods. The word "temple" dates to about the 6th century BCE.[2] Despite the specific set of meanings associated with the religion of the ancient Rome, the word has now become quite widely used to describe a house of worship for any number of religions and is even used for time periods prior to the Romans................(Wikipedia)

Temple gives us a spiritual atmosphere.People get mental and spirutual relaxation by praying in a temple. Here we include important temples of kerala,their origin historical importance and the functioning and other customs in the temple.Temples of Kerala