Kalady

KochiIndia
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NearBy Airport
Kochi (Cochin)
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Best Season
January - December
  • Visiting Time : 08 AM - 6 PM
  • Ideal Duration : 4 Hrs
  • Best for : Religious & Spiritual
  • Distance from City Centre : 44 KM km
  • Local Transport Mode : Taxi

Overview

A quiet village, situated on the banks of the tranquil Periyar River, Kalady Kerala is a picturesque village celebrated as the birthplace of the great philosopher and saint, Adi Shankaracharya. This tiny yet significant destination is one of the world's great spiritual centres, attracting devotees from all over the globe to enjoy its peacefulness, spirituality, and cultural richness. 


Being inextricably linked to Hinduism, Kalady is the birthplace of the great sage Adi Shankaracharya over 1,200 years ago and one of the pilgrimage centres most often visited in Kerala. Here, in Kalady, devotees can relish the divine atmosphere of Kalady Shankaracharya dedicated to the sage and symbolic of the harmony of spirituality.


Kalady Temple and Kalady Shankaracharya Mutt make integral landmarks for the performance of daily rituals, for meditation, and to receive teachings that conform to the tenets of the Advaita philosophy put forth by Adi Shankaracharya. An ashram like Kalady Ashram is an appropriate location within the vicinity that one might seek to devote quiet reflection time to. Shrines for Shankaracharya's parents also reside here, providing an added touch of filial reverence.


Spiritual tourism can be availed in Kochi tour packages, and therefore, heritage with relaxation is possible in Kalady. Kalady is about an hour from Kochi and, therefore, accessible to the tourist interested in visiting the cultural and spiritual face of Kerala. It is a visit to the heart of Kerala's spirituality but also an opportunity to witness the profound influence that the teachings of Shankaracharya ha

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