Panniyur Sri Varahamoorthy Temple
Kerala
The Panniyur Sri Varahamurthy Temple is an ancient Hindu temple complex situated at Kumbidi, Pattambi taluk, Palakkad district of Kerala, India. The temple is believed to be the first temple in Kerala consecrated by Parasurama. The temple is dedicated to Varaha, the third avatar of Vishnu, who is positioned with Goddess Bhumi. The temple is included among the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams in Vaishnavate tradition.
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Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Kuttippuram railway station (KTU), about 4 km by road.
- By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 45 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple – Chottanikkara, Ernakulam district (near Kochi) (about 132 km)
- Vaikom Mahadeva Temple – Vaikom, Kottayam district, on the shore of Vembanad Lake (about 157 km)
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