Sree Adi Kesava Perumal Temple, located in Kulasekharam, Thiruvattaru Tamil Nadu, is a 1000 year old Vishnu temple renowned for its Dravidian architecture and spiritual importance as one of the 108 Divya Desams.
Adikesava Perumal Temple is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, worshipped here as Adikesava Perumal. It holds immense spiritual importance for devotees, particularly for Vaishnavites, the sacred abodes of Lord Vishnu.
This temple is also historically significant, as it is believed to have been the site where the 9th-century saint Ramanujacharya defeated the Advaita philosopher Vedanta Desikan in a philosophical debate.
The serene atmosphere of the temple, surrounded by lush greenery and a sacred tank, adds to the spiritual experience of visiting this ancient shrine. Devotees visit Adikesava Perumal Temple to seek blessings for protection, prosperity, and the fulfillment of their wishes.
The temple’s location near the southern tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet, makes it a must-visit pilgrimage site for both its religious significance and its scenic beauty.
Temple Opening Hours : Monday to Sunday 5 am–12:15 pm, 5–8 pm
Phone: 094425 77047
Address: Temple Road Kalkulam, Taluk, Kulasekharam, Thiruvattaru, Tamil Nadu 629171
Deity: Adikesava Perumal (Vishnu); Maragathavalli Thayar (Lakshmi)
Geographic coordinates: 8°19′47″N 77°15′57″E
