Karimpuzha Sree Rama Swami Temple | Dakshina Ayodhya
The Sree Rama Swami Temple on the banks of Karimpuzha at Sreekrishnapuram, Palakkad district is famous as the Ayodhya of the South. The presiding deity is Lord Ram. Devotees believe that Karimpuzha on whose banks this temple is located is the Sarayoo River that flowed through Ayodhya in the Treta Yug. Rama is believed to have renounced his life here by entering the waters of Karimpuzha. Devotees believe that Karimpuzha is the same as Sarayoo.
This is an ancient temple. According to historical documents, the deity was installed by Eralppadu in the first half of 13th century. The temple has huge walls and majestic towers.
Poet-Saint Thunjathu Ramanuja Ezhuthachan is believed to have stayed at the premises of this temple while composing his epic Adhyatma Ramayanam.
Devotees can get Darshan between 5 am and 9.30 am in the morning and 5 pm and 7 pm in the evening. For more information, call 9249495111.