Thiruvananthapuram district · Kerala
Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple
An ancient temple on the Karamana river near Thiruvananthapuram, the only one in Kerala dedicated to Parasurama.
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Kerala · Temple listing
Vellayani Devi Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Major Vellayani Devi Temple is at Vellayani, about 12 km south-east of Thiruvananthapuram, on the eastern bank of Vellayani Lake. It is dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, whose shrine faces north. The temple has a bronze roof with traditional artwork, and gopurams on its eastern and northern sides. It is renowned for the Kaliyoottu festival, held once every three years and lasting around 65 to 70 days, which is described as the longest continuous temple festival in South India. The temple is managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Vellayani Devi Temple
Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12