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Hinduism is the most widely professed faith in Kerala. According to 2011 Census of India figures, 54.7% of Kerala's residents are Hindus. [1] Hindus represent the biggest religious group in all districts except Malappuram. [2] The legends regarding the origin of Kerala are Hindu in nature. Kerala produced several saints and movements.
Hinduism is the most widely professed faith and the oldest religion in Kerala. According to 2011 Census of India figures, 54.7% of Kerala's residents are Hindus. [2] Hindus represent the biggest religious group in all districts except Malappuram. [4] The legends regarding the origin of Kerala are Hindu in nature.
Communism in Kerala: a study in political adaptation. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-04667-2; Pullapilly, Cyriac K. (1976). "The Izhavas of Kerala and their Historic Struggle for Acceptance in the Hindu Society". In Smith, Bardwell L. (ed.). Religion and Social Conflict in South Asia. International studies in sociology and ...
The major religions followed in Kerala are Hinduism (54.7% — Hinduism in Kerala), Islam (26.6%) and Christianity (18.4%). [15] Kerala also had a tiny Jewish population until recently, said to date from 587 BC when they fled the occupation of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. [16] The 2001 Indian census recorded only 51 Jews in Kerala.
Kalari Panicker / Kalari Kurup is an ethnic group belonging to the Hindu religion, who live in the Malabar (North Kerala) [1] and central parts of the Indian state of Kerala. [2] They were known as the masters of Kalari tradition, having their Nalpatheeradi Kalari (a name derived from its area of 42 x 21 feet).
Districtwise Hindu temples in Kerala include: [1] [2] [3 This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Kerala, a state in southwestern India, has many Hindu temples. Many of the temples have unique traditions and most hold festivals on specific days of the year. Temple festivals usually continue for a number of days.
Hindu temples in Kerala (12 C, 11 P) Pages in category "Hinduism in Kerala" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.