Thiruvananthapuram district · Kerala
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Kerala · Temple listing
Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Swami Temple stands on the bank of the Karamana river at Thiruvallam, about 3 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 6 km from Kovalam beach. It is one of the most ancient temples of the region and the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Parasurama; Shiva is worshipped here with equal importance. The temple is counted among the 108 Abhimana Kshetrams of the Vaishnava tradition.
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Deity & dedicationParashurama
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple
Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
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Local traditions
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12