Sabarimala hill shrine draws more than 30 million pilgrims a year, among Kerala's largest pilgrimage centres

Background

Guruvayoor Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is described by the Ministry of Tourism's Incredible India portal as the third largest temple in India. Sabarimala, the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa located in Kerala, receives more than 30 million pilgrims annually, making it one of the most visited pilgrim centres in the country. Kerala is also home to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The state is additionally noted for its religious diversity, being home to India's first-ever church, mosque and synagogue.