The Southern
State of Kerala has much to
offer in terms of its hoary
temple tradition. Kerala temple
architecture is unique, and
it is in harmony with the
natural resources and the
climatic conditions of the
region.
The Sri
Garuda Temple is one of the
many graceful temples of Kerala
but the only one dedicated
to the Hindu deity Garuda
(Hindi synonym for eagle,
the carrier of one of the
three prominent Gods of Hinduism,
Lord Vishnu.
The image
of Garuda deity installed
in the temple is around six
feet high. The temple also
accommodates a rare shrine
in which Vishnu is worshipped
in his Koorma (tortoise) avatar
poisture. The temple set in
picturesque surroundings.
Further ornated by golden
snakes around it, the temple
presents an impressive sight
for the tourists and the devotees
alike.
The temple
is located at Chamravattom
road of Taripangode, on the
boundary of the Thirumala
Devaswom Temple in Cochin.
