Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple

Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Swami Temple on the banks of Karamana River near Thiruvallam in Kerala is one of the most ancient temples of South India. Situated in Thiruvananthapuram it is the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Lord Parasurama.This heritage structure is placed under the list of monuments of national importance. It is said that Guru Adi Sankaracharya made the ‘Bali’ for his mother in the temple. Believed to be built during the 12th and 13th years by a legendary Chera King Athiyaman Perumal, Sri Parasuramaswamy Temple is a protected monument by the Archaeology Department of Kerala.