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Kalady is located in the Ernakulam District of Kerala. It is a religious place since it is the birthplace of Sri Adi Shankara.
PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST:
Shankara temple:
This temple is dedicated to Adi Shankara. This shrine at Kalady is located on the northern Bank of the river Periyar and is a large partly open structure.
Ramakrishna Advaita Ashram
This ashram is located near the birth place of Sri Shankara. It is a holy place for the Hindus.
Sri Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthamba Mandapam
This memorial was built by Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt and is a magnificent building. It is an 8 storey building having two elephants leading to the Paduka Mandapam.
Sri Krishna Temple
This temple dedicated to lord Krishna is to the west of the Sringeri Mutt temple.
Manickamangalam Karthyayani Temple
This temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and is situated to the north of Kalady. The father of Sree Sankara ws the priest in this temple.
The ancient ghats of Kalady:
Kalady Kadavu
Kalady Kadavu is a holy spot for the Hindus where the city of Kalady took its birth.
Crocodile Ghat
This is another religious location where Adi Shankara decided to take a life of Sanyasa.
Ghat of the Post-Funeral Rites of Mother Aryadevi
HOTELS:
There are several hotels in Kalady ranging from a high priced one to an economical one. Tamarind, Rukmini Hotel, Sri Sankara Guest House are some of the hotels where one can find a comfortable and convenient stay in Kalady.
SHOPPING:
There are a number of shops and malls in Kalady where one can find almost everything one desires for. There are branded showroom and also shops selling ethnic clothes and handicrafts.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Air:
Kalady is close to the Cochin International Airport. It is only about 30 km from Kalady and it has flights to all major places in India.
Railways:
Kalady is well connected to all major places in India. There are trains connecting Kalady to all towns and cities in India.
Roads:
There are frequent bus services from Kalady to all major places of Kerala. KSRTC has bus service plying all over the region from Kalady to the major places.
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