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 Statue of Parashurama in Kerala is the tallest statue of the Lord. It is located at Mangomeadows Agricultural Theme Park in Kaduthuruthy. This statue is 30 feet in height. Parashurama is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is one of the cheeranjivs (immortal) of Hinduism who lived in the Treta Yuga and Dwapara Yuga. Parashurama is also known as the father of Kalarippayattu.
Mythological History of Kerala
According to the Hindu mythology, Kerala was created by Parashurama. He threw his axe from Gokarna, which is near Karwar, Karnataka. The sea on the direction of the axe moved out and the land was formed. It was 160 katam (an old measure) of land lying between Gokarnam and Kanyakumari.
Visiting Information to Parashurama Statue of Kerala
Mulanturutti Railway Station and Cochin International Airport are the nearest to visit this statue.
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