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1. Parasurama is a chiranjeev or immortal whereas Bhishma had the boon of death at his wish.
2. Parasurama is a chiranjeev or immortal, and Bhishma had a boon that let him choose the time of his death.
3. Parasurama, the mythical founder of Kerala, is said to have built a temple here dedicated to Lord Shiva.
4. Learning that Parasurama was giving away his fruits of penance to brahmanas, Drona approached him.
5. A statue of Parasurama, the sage who is said to have created Kerala, greets the visitor.

Karna

1. Egged on by Duryodhana, Karna poses as a Brahmin and learns great mantras from guru Parasurama.

Makes Parasurama

1. One legend of Kerala even makes Parasurama a Pandya ruler.[4] In another legend, the Pandyas themselves are the manifestations of Parasurama.

Mythological Creator

1. According to legend, It was constructed by Parasurama, the mythological creator of Kerala.

Legendary Parasurama

1. Thrissur is built around a hillock, crowned by the famous Vadakkunathan (Siva) Temple, believed to have been founded by legendary Parasurama.

Associated

1. Associated with the legendary Parasurama, this temple is a typical example of the Kerala style of temple architecture.

Travancore

1. According to native legend, Travancore was formed when Parasurama blew his Sankh (conch).

Teacher

1. Bhishma in respect of his teacher walked away from the combat and allowed a graceful exit for Parasurama.

Disciple

1. Upon witnessing this, Parasurama was overcome with adulation for his disciple and proclaimed Bhishma as the victor.

Kurukshetra

1. It is later revealed that Parasurama knew about the impending massacre at Kurukshetra.

Axe

1. According to native legend, Kerala was formed when Parasurama threw his axe into the sea.

Land

1. According to the puranas, Kerala is also known as Parasurama Kshetram, ie., 'The Land of Parasurama',as the land was reclaimed from sea by him.
2. According to them, Parasurama the mythical creator of Kerala, instituted 108 Kalaries all over the land.

Keralites

1. P.N. Chopra writes, "Parasurama is deemed by the Keralites as the father of their national identity." The Kollam Era is also known as "Parasurama-Sacam".
2. For the well being of Keralites, Sree Parasurama installed Sastha Temples at different places in Kerala, one of which was at Otharmala at Thiruvalla.

Nairs

1. Pandamangalam Nairs: They were the Nairs appointed by Parasurama to serve in Temples.

Brahmin

1. He obtains the knowledge of weapons and military arts from Parasurama, by appearing as a brahmin, and challenges Arjuna in the martial exhibition.
2. A Brahmin who learnt military art from Parasurama.

Brahmins

1. A Malwa king named Parasurama is supposed to have invaded Kerala and brought the Brahmins by force.
2. Illathu Nairs: They were brought in by Parasurama, as per the Keralolpathi, to serve the Brahmins as tenants, servants, warriors, cultivators etc.

Ancient Temple

1. The idol at this ancient temple is said to have been installed by Parasurama, the legendary creator of Kerala.

Drona

1. Taking pity upon the plight of Drona, Parasurama decided to impart his knowledge of combat to Drona.
2. But, anxious to do something for Drona, Parasurama offered to teach him the use of weapons, of which he was supreme master.

Boon

1. They fought for 23 days without conclusion — Parasurama was chiranjeevi (immortal) and Bhishma had a boon that let him choose the time of his death.

Greeting

1. Greeting the visitor outside the museum is a statue of Parasurama, the mythological safe who is said to have created Kerala.
2. Greeting the visitor outside is a statue of Parasurama,the mythological safe who is said to have created Kerala.

Temple

1. It is believed that Parasurama, the mythological creator of Kerala, built the temple.
2. The temple is believed to have been built by Parasurama, the legendary creator of Kerala who installed idols of the seven Goddesses (Saptamathas) here.
3. This is the only temple in Kerala dedicated to Sree Parasurama, the mythological creator of Kerala.

Shiva

1. The earlier temples of Kerala were primarily for Shiva and Vishnu or their incarnations such as Krishna, Parasurama, Rama and Vamana.
2. Legend has it that Parasurama, associated with several temples in Kerala, worshipped Shiva here.

Avatar

1. Origin The ancient Keralite legend claim that Kerala originated when Parasurama, the avatar of Vishnu, threw his battle-axe into the sea.

Brahmana

1. Drona: Son of a Brahmana named Bharadwaja; married a sister of Kripa and a son Aswathama was born to them; learnt military art from Parasurama, the maser.
2. Karna went to Parasurama and became his disciple by representing to him that he was a brahmana.

Brahmanas

1. Guru Parasurama Learning that Parasurama was giving away his fruits of penance to brahmanas, Drona approached him.

Legend

1. The legend says that Parasurama who reclaimed the land of Kerala from the sea built a number of temples to safeguard it.
2. According to legend, after lord Vishnu slayed the evil kings, and descended from the heavens in his incarnation of Parasurama, he threw his axe into the sea.
3. According to the legend, Kerala was formed when Parasurama threw his axe into the sea.

Amba

1. Legend has it that at her maternal grandfather's suggestion Amba sought refuge with Parasurama who ordered Bhishma to marry Amba.

Bhishma

1. Parasurama thus told Amba that he could not win over Bhishma and gave her the boon of "mahakal shiva".
2. Bhishma got down from the chariot and sought the blessings of Parasurama to protect his dharma, along with the permission to battle against his teacher.
3. Bhishma got down from the chariot and sought the blessings of Parasurama to adhere to his dharma.

Legendary Founder

1. Varakkal Devi Temple This is considered to be the 108th and the last Devi temple built by Sree Parasurama, the legendary founder of Kerala.

Kerala

1. It is believed that Parasurama, the mythical founder of Kerala, built this temple.
2. The Dharmasastha Temple is one of the eight temples established by Parasurama, the legendary founder of Kerala.
3. Legends say that Kerala was reclaimed from the Sea God 'Varuna' by Parasurama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, by throwing his battle-axe into the sea.

Parasurama

1. Vaikom, 40 km from Kottayam, is famed for the Siva temple which, legend, says, was constructed by Parasurama, the mythical creator of Kerala.
2. Vaikom: 40 km from Kottayam, in Vaikom is the Shiva Temple, which is believed to have been built by Parasurama, the mythical creator of Kerala.
3. The deeds of heroism done by Bhishma, Karna, Drona, Parasurama, Jayadratha, Dhrishtadyumna and many others are superhuman.

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