Wayanad for pilgrims

Wayanad attracts many pilgrims though not as many as the weekenders. Some of the key attractions of religious significane at Wayanad.
1. Wayanad Jain Temples
1.1 Ananthanatha Swami Temple at Puliyarmala
A beautiful Jain temple, devoted to Ananthanatha Swami, one of the saints of the Jaina faith, is located six kms. from Kalpetta.
1.2 The Glass temple at Koottamunda
Located on the slope of Vellarimala, this temple dedicated to Parswanatha Swami, the Third Thirthankara of the Jain faith, is an exquisitely beautiful family temple. The icons of Paraswanatha Swami and Padmavathi Devi set in the sanctum of this temple have thousand reflections in beautiful patterns on the mirrors placed on the inner side of the temple walls. It is twenty kms. from Kalpetta.
1.3 Santhinatha Temple at Venniyode This is another Jain temple devoted to Saint Santhinatha Swami and is situated 20 kms away from Kalpetta.
1.4 Other Jain Temples The Chandranatha Swami Temple at Puthanangadi, Vrishabhadeva Swami Temple at Mananthavady and Parawanatha Swami temple at Palkunnu are the other important Jain temples in the district.
2. Maha Ganapathi Temple at Sulthan Bathery
This temple is believed to have been built eight centuries ago. In the past, it was under the control of the Kottayam royal dynasty. Before the conquest by Tipu Sulthan, Sulthan Bathery was known as Ganapathivattam. The temple is devoted to Ganapathi.
3. Ponkili Temple
This is an ancient temple associated with the myth of Sita Devi. It is located on the Karnataka border.

4. Sita Devi Temple at Pulpally
This is centuries old temple, dedicated to Sita Devi. The icons of Leva and Kusa are also installed here.
5. Thirunelli temple
Located in a valley beneath a hill called Brahmagiri in the reserve forest. This temple is often referred to as the 'Kasi of the South'. The temple is dedicated by Brahma to Vishnu in the form of Chaturbhuja.A little away from this temple is the mountain spring called Papanasini, which literally means destroyer of all sins. Pakshipathalam, an interesting trekking centre, is seven kms. away from this temple.Puthari, Chuttuvilakku, Navarathri, Sivarathri and Sreekrishnajayanthi are the festivals conducted in this temple. The location of this temple has an enchanting natural beauty. Thirunelli is 66 kms away from Kalpetta.
6. Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy TempleThis temple is located about three kms. east of Mananthavady town. It is devoted to goddess Durga. Every year, Festival that lasts for 10 days, is celebrated in March-April. Adivasis from all over the district attend this festival.