Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Harikanyaka temple

Harikanyaka temple
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One of the ancient Maha Kshethram by Perumthachan, Harikanya temple is a pilgrimage site for innumerable tourists and locals. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and as Hari meaning Vishnu and Kanya meaning a virgin that stood for his avatar as a kanya. Many rituals and poojas are held according to start positions and at one period in history was as wealthy and famous as the Guruvayurappan temple.

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