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Peruvanam




Peruvanam village is situated about 12 km from Thrissur. The place is famous for the Mahadev temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is noted for its sculptural value.

The main attraction of the village is the Peruvanam Pooram, which is celebrated as the annual festival of Mahadev temple. Devotees throng the temple in large numbers, during the festival.

According to legend, of the 64 gramams or sections, which Parashurama created after reclaiming Kerala from the sea, Peruvanam remained for centuries as the greatest gramam.

Peruvanam can be easily accessed from Thrissur by road.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Thrissur
Location: Peruvanam
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