Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple

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Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple
Location Thiruvallam, Kerala, India
Coordinates 8°26′29.8″N76°57′18.4″E / 8.441611°N 76.955111°E / 8.441611; 76.955111
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Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple (Kerala)
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Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple (India)

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. [1] and counts among the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of Vaishnavate tradition. The temple is 6 km from Kovalam Beach and 5 km from Trivandrum International Airport and 3 km from Thiruvananthapuram.3 km from Attukal Temple 2 km from Pazhanchira Devi Temple and 1 km from Sree Alukadu Devi temple. [2] This heritage structure is placed under the list of monuments of national importance.

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The Head of Padmanabhaswamy was seen in this temple and the Feet at Tripadapuram Mahadeva temple. The Body of the swami is seen in the Ananthapadmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram Town. These 3 temples are visited in one go. [3] [4] [5]

Legend

Parts of Kerala were recovered back from the sea by the axe-wielding warrior sage Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu (hence, Kerala is also called Parasurama Kshetram i.e. 'The Land of Parasurama' in Hindu mythology). [6] Parasurama threw his axe across the sea, and the water receded as far as it reached. According to the legendary account, this new area of land extended from Gokarna to Kanyakumari. [7] The land which rose from sea was filled with salt and unsuitable for habitation; so Parasurama invoked the Snake King Vasuki, who spat holy poison and converted the soil into fertile lush green land. Out of respect, thereafter, Vasuki and all snakes were appointed as protectors and guardians of the land.

History

It is believed that the temple was renovated last during the 12th to 13th centuries. The temple is considered a protected monument by the Archaeology Department of Kerala. [8] It is famous for Balitharpanam (a tribute to ancestors) also called as Shrardham. During the karkidaka vavu day (a holiday in the Malayalam month of karkidakam), as part of the bali (a religious ritual), devotees pay homage to the departed souls of forefathers, after taking a dip in the holy water. [9] This Temple is said to be built by the Brahmins primarily for Lord Parashurama as he gave these lands to them as Daanam.

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References

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  2. ↑ http://wikimapia.org/14431444/Parasurama-Temple-Thiruvallam [ user-generated source ]
  3. ↑ "Parasuramar Temple : Parasuramar Temple Details | Parasuramar- Thiruvallam | Tamilnadu Temple | பரசுராமர்".
  4. ↑ "Thiruvallam Parasurama temple bestows peace on the living and the dead".
  5. ↑ "Parasurama Temples in Kerala".
  6. ↑ S.C. Bhatt, Gopal K. Bhargava (2006) "Land and People of Indian States and Union Territories: Volume 14.", p. 18
  7. ↑ Aiya VN (1906). The Travancore State Manual. Travancore Government Press. pp. 210–12. Retrieved 12 November 2007.
  8. ↑ "Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple is the only one temple dedicated to Sri Parasurama" . Retrieved 22 January 2011.
  9. ↑ "Thousands offer bali on karkidaka vavu". The Hindu . 25 July 2006. Archived from the original on 23 May 2007. Retrieved 22 January 2011.

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