Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple

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Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Swami Temple is one of the most ancient temples of South India. It is situated on the banks of Karamana River near Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram. It is the only temple in Kerala that is dedicated to Lord Parasurama. and counts among the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of Vaishnavate tradition. Lord Shiva is also worshipped with equal importance in the same temple. The temple is 6 km from Kovalam Beach, 5 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 3 km from Thiruvananthapuram, 3 km from Attukal Temple 2 km from Pazhanchira Devi Temple and 1 km from Sree Alukadu Devi temple. This heritage structure is placed under the list of monuments of national importance. This temple is one among the very few temples, where lord Brahma is worshipped. Sub-shrines are built for Brahma, Matsya, Murukan and Veda Vyasa, Ayyappa, Krishna and Ganapathy. The Head of Padmanabhaswamy was seen in this temple and the Feet at Tripadapuram Mahadeva temple. The Body of the swami is seen...

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