Temples in kerala

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TEMPLES In Thrissur

Vadakkumnatha Temple

In India, mythical legends associate themselves with the origin of a large number of states and Kerala too holds out the same affiliation. According to legends, Parsurama, the sage warrior, was responsible for the creation of Kerala. The sea god Varuna, pleased with Parsurama's dedication offered him land equivalent to the distance he could throw his axe. Parsurama threw his axe with full might from Gokarnam and it fell at Kanyakumari. The sea in this area receded and gave way to what is today known as Kerala.