World / India / Tamil Nadu / Kuzhithurai, 5 km from center Coordinates: 8°16'30"N   77°10'15"E

Parthivapuram


An ancient Temple with presiding deity Parthasarathi, the avadar(incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. The temple was built by King Ko Karunandadakkan in AD 864-65. Moreover, Parthivapuram was one of the four educational centres (sala) in these parts, around 1,100 years ago — others being Kanthaloor, Thiruvalla and Moozhikulam salas.


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