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Perunna, Changanassery, Kottayam district, Kerala · 9.4324°, 76.5390°
A Kartikeya temple at Perunna in Changanassery, notable as the first temple in Kerala opened to Hindus of every caste, ahead of the state's own proclamation; Gandhi worshipped here during his first visit to Kerala.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
The deity is said to stand in a furious mood immediately after slaying the asura Tarakasura, his vel pointing downward.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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Opening the line…