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(35 kms from Ernakulam.) On the right of the river Periyar, or 'Poorna' as it is also known , there is a tiny village cradled in green fields, called Kalady. This is an important pilgrimage center since it was the birth place of Sri Adi Sankaracharya, one of India's foremost philosopher saints who preached the monistic or 'advaita' philosophy.

Around Kaladi : Manickamangalam temple, one km north of Kalady, dedicated to Bhagavathi or Goddess Durga, Vellimanthulli temple, 2kms west of Kaladi, Malayattor church on a small hillock 8 kms away.

Festivals : Sankara Jayanti - 5 days (April/May) celebtation include several religious rites, Navarathri - 9 days (Sept/Octo) music concerts, chariot festival, 'rathotsavam' and other exciting festivities.

Best season : Throughout the year, except monsoon season (June to October). Applicable to Trichur, Guruvayur, Kalady

How to get there : Nedumbassery is the nearest airport just 10kms away. Angamaly 10 kms away, or Alwaye 22 kms away, are the nearest railway stations which are connected to major Indian cities. Buses and taxis are available from Angamaly to Kaladi. Kaladi is connected by an efficient bus service with important towns in Kerala including Trivandrum, Palghat and Kozhikode (Calicut).

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