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Abstract
Kerala is a land of temples, and temples were the pivot of religious, social, economic and cultural life of the Malayalam people. That Kerala’s temples show a distinctive style was accepted by one and all from the very beginning. Kerala’s architecture is an ensemble of simplicity and elegance. It is tailored to suit Kerala’s climate and culture. The time-tested dexterity of Kerala’s master architectures is ostensible in the construction of umpteen temples, mosques and churches bestrewn across the state. The characteristic regional expression of Kerala architecture results from the geographical, climatic and historic factors. This paper seeks to study the history of temple architecture and its impact on the people of Kerala.