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Sree Parasurama Temple




Sree Parashuram Temple is a 2000 year old temple located at Thiruvallam in Thiruvananthapuram on the banks of the Karamana river. It is the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Sree Parashuram, the mythological creator of Kerala. The temple is the spot for ancestral worship ('bali' ritual for departed souls). The devotees take a dip in the holy water and make offerings to the souls of the dear departed as a part of the ritual.


Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Thiruvananthapuram
Location: Thiruvallam    

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