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Peralasherry is an ancient temple town and is one of the most historic religious location in South India. Peralasherry is a grama panchayat in the Kannur District of Kerala state, in southern India.

Sree Peruvalasherry Ambalam

The temple is dedicated to Lord Subramania. The idol here was installed by Lord Rama in Tretha Yuga. The myth is that Lord Rama stops in this place to taks rest during his 14 year vanavas. This was a region with a very high snake density. Numerous snakes come out to see Lord Rama and they start worshippoing him. Lord Rama is very pleased and decides to build a temple for the God of Snakes who is Lord Subramania. He asked Hanuman to bring a particular idol for Lord Subramania. As Hanuman could not arrive within the muhurtham time, Lord Rama removed his Peru Vala, which means the biggest bangle in his hand and dedicates it to Lord Subramania. That is why this temple is called Peru Vala Cherry Ambalam. The town derives its name from this temple.

Demographics

This grama panchayat has a mixed population of the Hindus (mainly Ezhavas /Thiyyas and Nambiars) and a minority Muslim population.

Notable Personalities

Late Shree AK Gopalan.

Politics

Peralasherry is part of the Kadachira Assembly constituency which is part of the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency.

How To Reach

Nearest City to Peralasherry is Thalassery which is 10 Km to the south of Peralasherry. Kannur which is the district Head Quarters is 16 Km to the north of Peralasherry. Edakkad could be accessed either from Thalassery or from Kannur by bus or train. Nearest railheads are the Thalassery Railway Station, and the Kannur Railway Station.