What is the sthala katha — the legend — of Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple?

Early medieval · Hindu · India

Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple

തിരുമൂഴിക്കുളം ലക്ഷ്മണ പെരുമാൾ ക്ഷേത്രം

Moozhikkulam, Kerala · 10.1879°, 76.3284°

Lakshmana PerumalUndeterminedKeralaDivya Desam

Sacred since

600 CE

first attestation / structure

Standing structure

attested in Alvar hymns (7th-9th c.)

Undetermined

History & significance

One of the thirteen Kerala Divya Desams and unusual in being dedicated to Lakshmana, with a circular granite-and-laterite sreekovil in classic Kerala style. It is also a station of the Nalambalam pilgrimage of the four Ramayana brothers.

Sthala katha — the legend

Vishnu is said to have imparted the 'Thiru Mozhi', sacred words of guidance, to the sage Harita here, giving the place its name.

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Sources

Wikipedia

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined