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Kalady (literally means feet), situated majestically on the banks of the river Periyar, is a popular Hindu religious destination in Kerala. Famed as the birth place of Adi Sankara, the founder of the Advaita order, Kalady was his birth place. Born into a Brahmin family in the 8th century, Sringeri Mutt located located here is a must see place among Hindu pilgrims. The Kalady river (Periyar) flows through the town. The legend associated with this river is that, while going to River Poorna, young Sankara’s mother fainted. Knowing of this Sankara fervently prayed to Lord Krishna and Krishna blessed him by saying that the river will originate from the feet (Kalady) of Sankara. Proof to this is that, one can see that the river takes an unusual turn here towards the Mutt. Kalady houses a shrine built in the memory of Adi Sankara. The Sri Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthamba Mandapam established by Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt is the prime attraction here. The memorial shrine stands tall with a 9-storeyed octagonal tower showcasing the life of the saint and the six ways of worshiping.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 683574

STD Code: 484

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Best Time to Visit:  Nov – Mar

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Kalady is a village located east of the Periyar river, in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. Notably, it is the birthplace of Sri Adi Shankara, and a popular destination for pilgrims. Kalady started featuring in the spiritual map of India only after its rediscovery in the late 19th century by the then Shankaracharya of Sringeri and the subsequent consecration of a temple for Sri Adi Shankara in 1910. The temple complex also has shrines dedicated to Dakshinamurti and Goddess Sharada.A family temple renovated in the recent past, also attracts many devotees. The Sri Ramakrishna International Temple built in 1976, a specimen of modern architectural beauty thronged by pilgrims all through the year, is also a must see. Other nearby attractions are Ramakrishna Advaita Ashram and the Malayatoor church.

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By Air : The nearest airport to Kalady is Nedumbassery International Airport at Kochi, at a distance of 35 km. Taxi services are available from Kochi to Kalady costing about Rs 400. Kochi airport is well connected to all major airports in India and also connected to many foreign cities. Direct flights are available to Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.

By Train : The nearest railhead is at Alwaye (Kalady). It is a major railhead in the Southern Railway. Kalady is well connected by trains to all major stations in India.

By BUS : Frequent bus services are available from all cities in Kerala to Kalady. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses connect Kalady with other cities. Private bus services are available locally in the city for easy travel. Super deluxe buses connect Kalady with other important cities like Kochi, Kozhikode, Trivandrum, Palaghat, Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore and Bangalore

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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Amma Residency ; Perumbavoor Road Main Central Rd, Kalady ; Ph – 0484 246 1658 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Babus ; Mattoor Junction-Pothiyakkara Rd, Mattoor, Kalady, KL 683574 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Ruby ;  Main Central Rd, Chengal Kalady ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Lakshmi Bhavan Vegetarian Restaurant ;  Kalady Malayattoor Rd, Thalayattumpilli Kalady ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Ambulance : 102

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