Thursday, 7 June 2018

PANNIYUR SRI VARAHAMURTHY TEMPLE | Kerala, Palghat

PANNIYUR SRI VARAHAMURTHY TEMPLE | Kerala, Palghat

Situated at Kumbidi, Palakkad, the Panniyur Sri Varahamurthy Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Varahamurthy, the third avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is believed to be the first temple consecrated by Parasurama
nearly 4000 years ago in Kerala.

Legend

According to the legends, it is believed that the temple of Sri Varaha Moorthy was built by Sage Parashurama nearly 4000 years ago and it is considered as the prime temple of Kerala. According to the legends,Parashurama donated all that he had won to Kashyap after his victory over the Kshatriyas. He then created a piece of land to carry out his meditation, which was Kerala. Seeing Paeasurama's devotion, Lord Maha Vishnu appeared and asked him to Worship Lord Vishnu in Varaha incarnation. It is believed that Parasurama installed Sri Varaha Moorthy Temple following this.









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