The following are places of worship in Cherupuzha:
St. Mary's Forane Church
St. Mary's Forane Church is one of the oldest houses of worship in Cherupuzha. This church, belonging to the Archdiocese of Tellicherry, was established in 1951 to take care of the spiritual needs of the Christians who migrated from south Kerala to Cherupuzha and the surrounding areas. St. Mary's is about a kilometer from Cherupuzha. Most vehicles plying the Cherupuzha payyannur route make it a point to seek blessings at the grotto of Mother Mary on their first trip.
Cherupuzha Shri Ayyappa Temple
Cherupuzha Ayyappa temple is about 500 meters from Cherupuzha on Thirumeni Road, located on a hill top. Hailed as the Sabarimala of North Malabar, the Cherupuzha Ayyappa Temple is a premier Hindu pilgrim centre of North Malabar.
The temple originated as a Bhajan madh. In 1984, the first temple was built with cooperation from people of all communities. On 28 July 1984, the temple was sanctified into a mahakshetra during a ten-day mahotsava. Ubadeva temple annexes dedicated to Kshetra, Maha Ganapathi, Nagaraja, Sree Vishnumurthi, Sree Raktachamundi, Sree Muthappan, Sree Pottandaivam temple are situated around the main temple complex. There are five ubadeva temples here: Sree Ganapathi, Sree Nagaraja, Sree Muthappan, Sree Vishnumurthi, and Sree Raktha Chamundeshwaree and Sree Pottan Daivam.
The Temple Mahotsava is held every 10–17 December or 11-18. Along with the devotional facets of the Mahotsava, temple arts and entertainment bring together people of North Malabar. In addition to Mahotsava, Kalliyatam is held on Shivaratri and the day after.
Chathamangalam St. Jude's Chapel (Near Thirumeni) St. Jude's Church, Chathamangalam (Kannur) is an emerging pilgrim centre in Cherupuzha area. It is located at a distance of 10 kilometers from Cherupuzha via Thirumeni. The foundation stone of the church was laid by the present Cardinal of the Malankara Catholic Church, who was the Vicar General of the Bathery diocese then. Since the church is dedicated to St. Jude, the mediator for impossible matters, it attracts huge number of pilgrims. Situated at the convergence of two iconic hills in the area by name Thevarkunnumala and Alumbumala, the landscape near to the church is spectacular.
Jerusalem Marthoma Church
Jerusalem Marthoma Church is located at 1 Kilometer away from Cherupuzha Town. This church was established in 1970 and in 1974 credited as a parish. The church was established under the able leadership of Rt. Rev. Thomas Mar Athanasius Episcopa, and a small group of Marthomites migrated from the southern part of Kerala. The church building was re-constructed in 2005. Today the church has become a burning light of Cherupuzha and is a great source of spiritual development as well as a great help to the common people in and around Cherupuzha. At present the church contains Thejus Child Development Centre, Marthoma Nursery School, a tailoring school and a de-addiction centre.
Mulapra Sree Dharmashastha Temple
Mulapra Sree Dharmashastha Temple 5 km away from Cherupuzha in Thirumeni road is a famous pilgrim centre of Hindus. About 100 Years before a group of Swami's who were going to Sabarimala conducted Bhajans in this place and later on Mulapra Ayyappa Bhajana Mandiram was formed. After many years on 2012 February the now Known temple came to existence. Mahaganapathi and lord ayyappa gives dharshana to a lot of people coming to this temple daily.
Muapra Sree kakkarakkavu Bhagavathi temple is situated in the same temple complex. Kakkara bhagavathi, vishnumoorthi, rakthachamundi and Nagaraja gives dharshan here. The Temple Mahotsava is held every 13 January-January15 with much fan fare. Along with the devotional facets of the mahotsava, temple arts and entertainment bring together people of North Malabar. The temple is located in a wonderful place in mulapra where everyone feels a mindblowing experience once they reach here.
Pulingome Makhaam
Pulingome Makhaam 5 km away from Cherupuzha is a famous pilgrim centre of Muslims. About 1300 years ago, two holy men who had come for religious propagation were buried here. They were residing at Kadayakkara, near Pulingome. Every year Uroose festival is celebrated here in the month of March. Thousands of people of different caste and creed from north Kerala and Southern Karnataka reach this sacred place for Uroose festival. Mass dining of more than ten thousand people will be held as a part of the festival.