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Divine Kerela

This document outlines an 11-day tour of major temples in Kerala, India's "God's Own Country". The itinerary includes visits to 18 important temples dedicated to deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and Nagaraja. Some highlights are the Thiruvanchikulam Shivan Temple, one of the oldest in Kerala; the Thirpayar Temple connected to Krishna; and the famous Guruvayur Srikrishna Temple, considered the Dwaraka of the South. The tour offers visitors a chance to experience Kerala's religious heritage and culture through its divine temples.

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Divine Kerela

This document outlines an 11-day tour of major temples in Kerala, India's "God's Own Country". The itinerary includes visits to 18 important temples dedicated to deities like Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and Nagaraja. Some highlights are the Thiruvanchikulam Shivan Temple, one of the oldest in Kerala; the Thirpayar Temple connected to Krishna; and the famous Guruvayur Srikrishna Temple, considered the Dwaraka of the South. The tour offers visitors a chance to experience Kerala's religious heritage and culture through its divine temples.

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Kerela – Divinity in God’s Own Country

(10 Nights / 11 Days)

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Trip Summary

Destination Kerela Divine Country


No. Of. Guests 50 Adults
No. Of. Rooms 25 Double Sharing Rooms
Travel Period November / December
Duration 10 Nights / 11 Days

Kerala, located on the south-western tip of India, enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of
the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. Fondly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala was
selected by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen
paradises in the world.

An equable climate, serene beaches, tranquil stretches of backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife are
the major attractions of this land. A unique advantage of Kerala is that most of the destinations here are only a
two - four-hour drive from the other.

Classical art forms, colorful festivals, exotic cuisine are some of the cultural marvels that await travelers.
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine and Panchakarma, the rejuvenation therapy in Ayurveda have
also helped Kerala to gain a pan-global reputation as a worth-visit destination.
Major Temple to Visit

S.No Temple Name City Name District


1 Thiruvanchikulam Shivan Temple Kodunganaloor Thirussur
2 Thirpayar Temple Thirussur Thirussur
3 Guruvayur Srikrishna Temple Guruvayur Thirussur
4 Vadakummnnathan Temple Thirussur Thirussur
5 Sri Sringeri Shankara Math Sriadi Shankara Janmaboomi Kshetram Kalady Thirussur
6 Chottanikkara Temple Chottanikkara Ernakulam
7 Vaikom Mahadev Temple Vaikom Kottayam
8 Ettumanoor Mahadev Temple Kottayam kottayam
9 Chengannur Mahadev Temple Chenganur Alapuzha
10 Mannarsala Nagaraja Temple Haripad Alapuzha
11 Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple Mallapuzhasssery Pathanamihitta
12 Pandalam Ayyappa Temple Pandalam Pathanamihitta
13 Kottarakkara Ganapathy Temple Kottarakkara Kollam
14 Janardhana Temple Varkala Thiruvananthapuram
15 Sivagiri Temple Mutt Varkala Thiruvananthapuram
16 Sree PadmanabaSwamy Temple Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram
17 Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram
18 Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram
19 Udiyanoor Devi Temple Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram
20 Parashurama Temple Tiruvallam Thiruvananthapuram
Day Wise Itinerary

Kerela Temple Trip – 10 Nights / 11 Days

Dist. (In Est. Run. In Out


Day 1 : Kochi – Thiruvanchikulam – Thripayar – Guruvayur
KMs) Time Time Time
Arrive Kochi International Airport
Transfer to Coach & Proceed to Thiruvanchikulam Mahadev Temple 30 Kms 50 Min
Visit Thiruvanchikulam Mahadev Temple
Board the Coach & Proceed to Thripayar Sree Rama Temple 30 Kms 50 Min
Visit Thripayar Sree Rama Temple
Board the Coach & Proceed to Guruvayur Temple 26 Kms 50 Min
Visit Guruvayur Temple
Transfer to Hotel & Overnight in Hotel
Day 2 : Guruvayur – Thirussur – Kalady
Breakfast at Hotel
Board your Coach and proceed to Vadakkumnathan Temple Thirussur 30 Kms 50 Min
Visit Vadakkumnathan Temple Thirussur
Board your Coach to proceed to Kalady Sri Sringeri Shankara Mutt 55 Kms 1Hr 30 Min
Visit Sri Sringeri Shankara Mutt
Transfer to Hotel & Overnight in Hotel
Day 3 : Kalady – Chottanikkara Temple – Vaikom – Ettumanoor
Breakfast at Hotel
Board your Coach and proceed to Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Amman Temple 40 Kms 1Hr 10 Min
Visit Bhagavathy Amman Temple
Board your Coach to proceed to Vaikom Shree Mahadev Temple 25 Kms 40 Min
Visit Shree Mahadev Temple
Board your Coach to proceed to Ettumanoor Shree Mahadev Temple 30 Kms 50 Min
Visit Ettumanoor Shree Mahadev Temple
Transfer to Hotel & Overnight in Hotel
Day 4 : Ettumanoor – Chengannur – Mannarsala
Breakfast at Hotel
Board your Coach and proceed to Chengannur Mahadev Temple 50 Kms 1Hr 10 Min
Visit Chengannur Mahadev Temple
Board your Coach and proceed to Mannarsala Sri Nagaraja Temple 26 Kms 50 Min
Visit Sri Nagaraja Temple
Transfer to Hotel & Overnight in Hotel
Day 5 : Pandalam - Kottarakkara
Breakfast at Hotel
Board your coach to Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple 85 Kms 1Hr 35 Min
Visit Sree Maha Ganapathi Temple
Transfer to Hotel & Overnight in Hotel
Day 6 & 7 : Varkala Leisure
Breakfast at Hotel
Board your coach to Varkala
Spend your time in Leisure on your own
Day 8 : Janarthana Swamy Temple - Sivagiri Mutt - Udiyanoor Temple
Breakfast at Hotel
Board your coach to Janarthana Swamy Temple 2 Kms 10 Min
Visit Janarthana Swamy Temple
Board your coach to Sivagiri Mutt 5 Kms 20 Min
Visit Sivagiri Mutt
1 Hr 30
Board your coach to Sree Udiyanoor Devi Temple 52 Kms Min
Visit Sree Udiyanoor Devi Temple
Transfer to Hotel & Overnight in Hotel
Day 9 : Trivandrum
Breakfast at Hotel
Visit Sree Padmanaba Swamy Temple 5 Kms 20 Min
Day @ Leisure
Transfer to Hotel & Overnight in Hotel
Day 10 : Trivandrum
Breakfast at Hotel
Visit Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple 5 Kms 20 Min
Board your coach to Parasurama Temple 8 Kms 35 Min
Visit Parasurama Temple
Transfer to Hotel & Overnight in Hotel
Day 11 : Departure
Breakfast at Hotel
Based on flight timings, Drop @ Trivandrum Airport
Divinity of God’s Own Country

1. Thiruvanchikulam Shivan Temple

The known Kerala history begins with Cheras. The Siva


of Tiruvanchikulam temple is their tutelary deity.
History of Kerala is broadly divided into four divisions.
The first division among them is Vanchi Epoch. In
‘sangam’ period Tiruvanchikulam is known as Vanji. Dr.
S. Krishna Swamy Iyengar, K.G. Sesha Iyer and other
historians located Vanchi at Tiruvanchikulam. 27
Sangam poets have sung about Cheras, who are
believed to have visited this temple and the nearby
Cheraman Palace in ancient days.

2. Thirpayar Temple

Triprayar Sree Ramaswami Temple is situated in ,


Triprayar, near Thrissur, Kerala. It is believed that the
idol here was worshipped by Lord Krishna. The temple is
situated on the bank of Karuvannur river called as
Theevra or Purayar that flows in front of the temple.

This temple is one of four in Kerala state that form a set


called "Nalambalam",(four temples) each temple
dedicated to one of the four brothers Rama, Bharata,
Lakshmana and Shatrughna. The Bharathan worshipped
temple at Koodalmanikkam, for Lakshmana
at Moozhikalam and Payammal temple for Shatrughna
are other three temples.
3. Guruvayur Srikrishna Temple

Guruvayur is home to the historic Sree Krishna Temple,


called the Dwaraka of the South. It is among the most
revered and popular pilgrimage destinations in Kerala
and the entire country. The central shrine is believed to
have been rebuilt in 1638 C.E. The architectural style
and individual elements inside the shrine are beautiful
representations of the history of the place.

As per tradition, the shrine faces the East with two Gopurams (tower), one in the East (Kizhakkenada) and other in the
West (Padinjarenada). In the front and the east side of the Nalambalam (a square shaped column) lie the pillars of light
called Deepastambam. There are several such light pillars in the temple. The eastern side’s Deepastambam is 24 feet in
height and has thirteen circular receptacles, making it a spectacular sight when lit. Another famous sight here is the
Dwajasthamba. It is a flagstaff, around 70 feet tall, fully covered with gold.

4. Vadakkumnathan Temple

The renowned Vadakkumnathan temple is one of the


oldest temples in Kerala. Situated in the heart of
Thrissur town, it is admired for its unique architectural
structure, made purely in wood and stone. Situated in a
nine-acre walled patch of green, it received the ‘Award
of Excellence’ at the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for
Cultural Heritage Conservation. This was in recognition
of the efforts taken to protect its architectural legacy.

The temple houses stunning murals, intricately carved wooden sculptures, and exquisite woodwork. It highlights the
culture, heritage, architectural brilliance, and the great history of God’s Own Country. The annual festival of this temple,
‘Thrissur Pooram’ is often referred to as the festival of festivals, because of its richness, vibrance, and magnitude.
5. Sri Sringeri Shankara Math Sriadi Shankara Janmaboomi Kshetram

The Divinity of Knowledge, Goddess Sharada,


installed at Sringeri by Sri Adi Shankara, graces
the Peetham as the presiding deity. Jagadguru
Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha
Mahaswamigal, the 36th in the illustrious and
unbroken lineage of Acharyas presently adorns
the throne of transcendental wisdom – the
Vyakhyana Simhasana, the title associated with
the Pontifical Seat of the Peetham. The Jagadguru
upholds the activities of the Peetham towards the
propagation and sustenance of Sanatana Dharma
while pervading the lives of many thousands of
The Peetham is the first and foremost of the four disciples as their spiritual guide.
Peethams established by the renowned 8th
century philosopher saint Sri Adi Shankara, the
principal exponent of Advaita (non-dualism).

6. Chottanikkara Temple

It is the most important Temple among the 393 shrines


spread over 3 Districts of Kerala and coming under the
administration of Cochin Devaswom Board. The Divine
Mother known as Rajarajeswari (Adiparasakthi) is
worshipped here in three forms Saraswathy in the
morning, Lakshmi at noon and Durga in the evening.
There is an Idol of Mahavishnu on the same pedestal
and so the Deity is called Ammenarayana,
Devinarayana, Lakshminarayana and Bhadrenarayana
also. Along with Lakshmi & Narayana there are idols of
Brahma, Siva, Ganapathi (Ganesh), Subramanya and
Sastha on the same pedestal.
Apart from the main deity, the temple complex consists of Kizhukkavu Bhagavathy temple, temples for Sastha, Siva,
Ganapathi, Nagas and other Upa-Devas. The pleasant atmosphere in the temple give mental peace and harmony to
devotees.

"MAKOM Thozhal" (worship on the Makom day) is the most important festival of the temple which is celebrated in the
month of Kumbham. (Feb / March) It is believed that Bhagavathy in her full attire gave darsan to Vilwamangalam
Swamiyar on the Makom day and appears on the same day every year for giving darsan to the devotees in her special
appearance. The Bhadrakaali at Kizhukkavu is believed to exorcise evil spirit from devotees, after conducting bhajanam.

7. Vaikom Mahadev Temple

The ancient Sanskrit texts, Bhargava Purana &


Sanalkumara Samhita mention this place as Vaiyaghra
geham and Vaiyaghra puram.

As per legends Vyaghrapada Maharshi got Siva darsana


here, so it was fittingly called Vyaghrapadapuram. Later,
when Tamil spread, the word Vaiyaghra got
transformed as Vaikom.
Today Vaikom is one of the most revered Shiva shrines
in South India. The temple alongwith Ettumanoor Siva
Temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple is
considered a powerful trisome. The belief is that if a
devotee worships at these three temples before 'Ucha
pooja', all the wishes are fulfilled.

Though Vaikkath Asthami is the better-known festival at the temple, it celebrates many other festivals, some of them
unique to the temple.
8. Ettumanoor Mahadev Temple

Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple, located in Kottayam


district, is famous for its murals. The most famous of
these beingthe painting of Nataraja (depiction of Lord
Shiva as the cosmic dancer) in the gopuram (ornate
temple tower). The temple is also renowned for the
annual Ezharaponnana (the seven-and-a-half
elephants finished in gold) Ezhunallathu (procession).

9. Chengannur Mahadev Temple

This temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess


Parvathy, is believed to have been built by the
legendary traditional architecture and sculpture
Perunthachan over 1,500 years ago. Thriputharattu is
the main festival of this temple. It is associated with the
menstruation of Goddess Parvathy. The four-day unique
festival is celebrated when the sign of menstruation is
seen on the vesture of the Goddess.

The temple has a beautiful Koothambalam (temple theatre), stunning Mandapams (pavilions) and a
mesmerizing mukhamandapam (frontage of the sanctum), covered with exquisite woodwork. Another peculiarity of the
temple is that the idol of the Goddess here is made with an alloy of five metals (Panchaloham). Chengannur Mahadeva
Temple is situated near Chengannur Railway Station in Alappuzha district, Kerala.
10. Manansala Nagaraja Temple

The evolution of Mannarasala as the supreme place


of worship of the serpent Gods is associated with
Parasurama, the son of Jamadagini and a
descendant of Bhrigu. When Parasurama decided to
seek atonement from the sin of killing the
Kshatriyas, he approached the holy Rishis. They
suggested that he should make a gift of a land of his
own to the Brahmins. Parasurama propitiated
Varuna Deva (the Lord of the Seas) to get some land
for himself. Varuna appeared before and advised
him to throw his parasu, the axe which Lord Siva
had given him, into the sea to reclaim land. He
throws it and raises a piece of land from the sea and
gives it as a gift to the Brahmins. This land is
believed to be the present-day Kerala.

11. Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple

Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the Aranmula


Parthasarathy Temple, situated on the banks of
River Pamba in Aranmula in Pathanamthitta district,
is famous for the annual Vallasadya (ritual feast)
and Vallamkali (boat race).

Built-in the traditional Kerala architectural style,


the roof of the temple and some of the pillars are
noted for their intricate wood carvings depicting
various stories from ancient Indian epics like the
Ramayana and the Mahabharata. This shrine also
carries paintings on its walls that date back to the
early 18th century CE.
12. Pandalam Valiakoikkal Temple

Pandalam Valiakoikkal Temple is the family temple of


the Pandalam Royal Family. The temple is located at
Pandalam in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. It is
situated within the Pandalam Palace premises.

The main deity is Ayyappan. Procession of the


Thiruvabharanam (Sacred Ornaments) to Sabarimala
shrine starts from the Valiyakoikkal temple every year
before the Makaravilakku festival. Millions of devotees
visit this temple every year during the Makaravilakku
festive season.

13. Kottarakkara Ganapathy Temple


Kottarakara Ganapathy Temple is one of the famous
temples in south india with great historical
importance. There are many legends about
Kottarakara Ganapathy. The main ‘Prathistha'(Idol)
is Lord Siva, but Ganapathy is famous here. The
exact name of the temple was Kizhakkekara Siva
Kshethram It is believed that the world-famous art
form of Kerala, took birth in the land of Ganesa,
Kottarakara. Kathakali took form in the seventeenth
century. There are some legends behind its origin.
One day Kottarakara thampuran, requested the
Zamorin of Kozhickode, Manaveda, to send a team
of Krishnanattam performers for a festival. But the
Zamorin sarcastically denied the request
14. Janardhana Temple

Several myths, legends and stories are associated with


the origin and history of the temple. Most popular
among them is the story related to Lord Brahma and
Sage Narada. Once lord Brahma descended to earth to
perform a Yaga (fire sacrifice). He chose the present
Varkala as the Yaga bhoomi (place to perform the
sacrifice). The striate of lignite and mineral waters
found in Varkala are attributed to this sacrifice.
Engrossed with the ritual Brahma forgot his divine job of
creation. Lord Vishnu became aware of this situation
and came to Varkala to remind Lord Brahma about his
duty. Lord Vishnu entered the Yagashala in the disguise
of an old man.
The Brahmins assisting Lord Brahma received the old man and gave him food. But whatever he ate, his hunger was
not satisfied. Lord Brahma’s assistants went and told him about it. Realizing that the old man is none other than Lord
Vishnu Brahma came immediately to see him but was shocked to see Vishnu eating aabhojanam. Lord Brahma then
prevented Lord Vishnu from eating it and told him, “Lord, if you eat it, then the final deluge will swallow this world.
“Lord Vishnu then requested Lord Brahma to stop the Yaga and recommence his job of creation.

15. Sivagiri Temple Mutt

The Mutt campus sprawls over an area of 200 acres


and you will surely be attracted by the distinctive
multi-tiered white terraces of the mutt, once you
enter there. Situated at an elevated plateau, the
mutt is considered sacred. It is here that the social
reformer and sage Sree Narayana Guru breathed his
last in 1928. The Samadhi or the final resting place
of the Guru is situated on a hillock here and it
attracts thousands of pilgrims. There is also the
Guru’s residence, and it displays his personal
belongings. It is the headquarters of the Sree
Narayana Dharma Sangham, an organization of the
great reformer Sree Narayana Guru’s disciples and
followers.
16. Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple

Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple in


Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a prestigious Hindu
temple. It is dedicated to Lord Anantha, an avatar of
Lord Vishnu. Thiruvananthapuram literally means
“The land of Lord Anantha”. Padmanabhaswamy
Temple architecture is an amalgam of Kerala style and
Dravidian style, and the temple features a 100-foot
tall gopuram (ornate entrance gate). Inside, in the
main shrine, an 18-foot idol of the principal deity lies
on Adi Shesha, in the Ananthasayanam posture.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple is among the 108 holy
temples of Lord Vishnu, and it is one of the wealthiest
temples in the world.

The date of the temple’s foundation is unknown. But as per popular beliefs, it was established about 5000
years ago. The palm leaf records at the temple mention that sage Divakara Muni Vilwamangalam founded it.
He performed rituals at Padmanabhaswamy Temple Kasaragod, also known as Ananthapura Lake Temple. And
that temple is said to be the original seat (moolasthanam) of Anantha Padmanabhaswamy.

As per the legends, Lord Vishnu appeared before sage Vilwamangalam as an orphan kid. The sage felt pity and
allowed him to stay at the temple. He took his help in the daily activities of the temple. One day,
Vilwamangalam acted harshly on the kid, who then ran away towards the forest. But Vilwamangalam soon
realized that the boy was Lord Vishnu himself. So, he went to find him. He followed him inside a cave, which
led to present-day Thiruvananthapuram. The boy then disappeared into a mahua tree. The tree fell and took
the shape of Lord Vishnu lying on the thousand hooded serpent – Adi Shesha.

The size of Lord Vishnu in this Ananthasayanam posture extended up to 8 miles, and sage Vilwamangalam
requested him to condense to a smaller size. The Lord shrank, but still, the sage couldn’t see him completely.
Trees obstructed his view, and he could see Lord Anantha in three parts - the face, the stomach area, and the
feet. The doors of Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) show the large idol in
the same way as the sage saw the lord.
17. Attukal Bhagavathy Temple

Attukal temple, located at the heart of


Thiruvananthapuram city in Attukal, has Goddess
Bhadrakali (Kannaki) as the main deity. Bhadrakali,
according to Hindu mythology, is the Goddess of
prosperity and salvation.

The temple is renowned for its Pongala festival in


which the rituals are performed exclusively by
women to appease the Goddess. The festival has
made its entry into The Guinness Book of World
Records for the largest congregation of women at
any single place. The temple structure shows a
confluence of traditional Tamil and Kerala styles of
architecture. Beautifully carved figures of Goddess
Kali, Sree Parvathy, Lord Shiva and the ten
incarnations of Lord Vishnu are the other attractive
sights at the temple.

18. Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple

Being one of the most popular Ganesh temples of


the south, the Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple
holds a special place in the hearts of the locals and
the ardent devotees of Lord Ganesh. The devotees
who visit this temple are overcome with the
tranquil calm and relentless peace of the magically
pious atmosphere. They say that Lord Ganesh
fulfils the deepest wishes and fixes the stubbornest
problems of his devotees who visit him at the
Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple.
At that time the jurisdiction of Venad extended over a small tract lying between Thiruvananthapuram and
Kollam (Quilon). It, however, got independent status in the beginning of the twelfth century, after the decline
of power of the Kulasekhara Empire in Kerala. By the end of thirteenth century, Venad flourished with Kollam
(Quilon) as its capital. Towards the beginning of the fifteenth century, the capital of Venad was shifted from
Kollam to Tiruvitaamkod (now in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu).

19. Udiyanoor Devi Temple

Udiyannoor Devi Temple is one of the ancient


Temples in South India. It is situated at
Maruthumkuzhi in Thiruvananthapuram District
Kerala, India. The festival is celebrated during the
malayalam month of “Medam”. This is an occasion
when the entire city becomes focused on the
temple. The streets are made colourful on the
festival days with colourful processions. Tender
coconut frond and plantain leafstalks are also used
for street decoration.

The origin of the temple is as follows. There is a devotee named Neelakandan belonging to Udiyanoor family in
Vattiyoorkonam,Thiruvananthapuram. Later he shifted his house to Maruthankuzhi.He completed his
education under “Kesarapurathu Aasan” belonging to Pallichandra family. At that time, his family goddess Sri
Bhadrakali came to his dream. She said that he will get an idol from the flood water, during the rainy season
from the Killi river and he must take it and worship that idol. The same thing happened during the rainy
season. Neelakandan and his friends went to see the flood.

By seeing the idol, he jumped into the water. He captured the idol,but he and the idol disappeared into the
flood.Everybody thought that he was dead.By knowing this incident Kesavapurathu Aasan came to the place
and committed pooja with red flowers.He returned back to home after 7 days by surprising everyone. He kept
the idol in a box made of jack tree covered with dhothis and silk. He made archana with flowers. He gave
tender coconut,bananas and rice as nivedhyam to devi.Nelakandan’s mother made the “Ada” and dedicated it
to devi.
Later this “Ada” became famous as Udiyanoor Ada.With the advice of his mother and Guru,the poojas are
done by Neelakandan.

No soon later,the idol is installed on a stone(Kallara)near his house.Later,Neelakandan became a famous moth
because of the believes in devi. He got the super natural power from devi. Then after he became famous as Sri
Neelakanda paramahamsasadguru. The place where he worshiped with the idol is now known as “Mudipura”.
At that time Neelakandan and his mother moved his family house to Vattiyoorkkonam. For the poojas, he
came to the temple from Vattiyoorkkonam. Later Sree Neelakandaparamahamsar became the famouse moth
and Yogeeswaran.After fulfilling his ambition in life,he dedicated his life to devi.

There is a “Thekkathu” behind the “Mudipura”. Later it is named as Yogeeswaran temple.After the death of
Yogeeswaran,the poojas were handled by his family members.

The property of Pallichandra family,became the property of devi. The pallichandra’s property later on became
the property of bhagavathy pandaravaka karamozhivu.The previous Thiruvithamcore district formed a basic
tax rule.According to that tax rule,the tax is also formed for the mudipuravilakam,the place where the temple
is situated.The book named “Sri Udiyanoor Bhagavathy Sthothram” says that Parvathy was the wife of
Neelakandan and they had 7 children. He left his body at the age of 82 and soul was joined with the deity.

20. Parashurama Temple

The only temple in Kerala dedicated to the warrior


sage Parasurama is the Sree Parasurama Swami
Temple at Thiruvallam in Thiruvananthapuram.
This 2000-year-old temple is situated on the
picturesque banks of the Karamana River. Legends
say that the temple was built by Vilwamangalam
Swamy, an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu.

This site is especially favoured by devotees who


conduct obsequies for their ancestors. As part of
the Bali ritual, devotees make offerings to the
departed souls, with a dip in the holy waters.
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2. What will be the preferred Hotel category – 3 Star (or) 4 Star (or) 5 Star.
3. What is the expected month of travel.

Kindly Note: - We have not provided the costing of the itinerary, based on the above points
clarified we shall share the tentative cost of the tour.

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