Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple
പരശുരാമ ക്ഷേത്രം
Vishnu (Parasurama) temple · Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Photo: Ranjithsiji · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple, near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu and, in Kerala tradition, the mythological creator of Kerala, as Kerala Tourism notes.
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple
The temple is a major centre for rites offered to ancestors. On new-moon (Amavasya) days, particularly in the Tamil months of Thai (January–February) and Aadi (July–August), devotees gather here to perform tarpan for their forefathers, Dinamalar notes. On one such day in July 2006, temple officials estimated that about 28,000 people offered bali here, The Hindu reported.
Heritage
History of Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple
Parasurama Jayanthi is celebrated grandly at the temple, according to Dinamalar.
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
Bali days draw very large crowds. Confirm arrangements with the temple administration before visiting.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
Festivals at Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple
Ancestral bali on new-moon days
Devotees perform tarpan and bali for ancestors; about 28,000 did so on one day in July 2006, per The Hindu.
Parasurama Jayanthi
Celebrated grandly at the temple, per Dinamalar.
Location
How to Reach Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple
The temple is at Thiruvallam, near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Location: Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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Questions
Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Parasurama Temple?
At Thiruvallam, near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Who is Parasurama?
The sixth avatar of Vishnu, regarded in Kerala tradition as the creator of Kerala.
Why do people perform bali here?
The temple is a major centre for rites to ancestors, especially on new-moon days.
How many people offer bali on a major new-moon day?
On one such day in July 2006, temple officials estimated about 28,000 people, The Hindu reported.
Is Parasurama Jayanthi celebrated?
Yes, grandly, according to Dinamalar.
Sources and attribution
- © OpenStreetMap contributors — location data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Wikidata Q7785484 — structured data (CC0)
- Wikipedia — Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple — text facts from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kerala Tourism (Government of Kerala) — Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple (archived)
- Dinamalar — Parasuramar Temple details
- The Hindu — Thousands perform bali (archived)
Further reading: Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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