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Kaladi
Kaladi is a historic village in Ernakulam district of Kerala, renowned as the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th-century philosopher and theologian who founded Advaita Vedanta. Located on the banks of the Periyar River, it features temples, mutts, and memorial structures dedicated to Shankaracharya. The site attracts pilgrims and scholars interested in Hindu philosophy and spiritual heritage.