Parassala / பாரசலா , also spelt Parashala, is one of the prominent towns in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. The place lies about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram, along the National Highway 47.
The town has numerous churches, temples, mosques, hospitals and educational institutions. Parassala Mahadev Temple, a highly revered shrine located here, was built by Mallen Chembakaraman Delava of Venad royal family. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva.
Southern Kurisumala, a famous Christian pilgrim center, and Venkanchi Vattavilai Sri Bhadrakali Amman Temple are worth visiting. Neyyattinkara, Amaravila, Kollayil, Pazhugal and Edaikodu are the nearby towns and villages.
All buses to Nagercoil from Thiruvananthapuram pass through Parassala. Parassala Railway Station, on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kanyakumari line, is the local railhead. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.
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Parassala Mahadev Temple
Parassala Mahadev Temple is a highly revered shrine located at Parassala in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. It was built by Mallen Chembakaraman Delava of Venad royal family.
The presiding deity here is Lord Shiva. The temple enshrines the idols of Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesh. The local populate also worship nagas here. Pradhosha puja and dhara are the main offerings at the temple.
Parassala is about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram. All buses to Nagercoil from Thiruvananthapuram pass through Parassala. The nearest railhead is Parassala Railway Station, about two kilometers away.
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Parassala Railway Station
Parassla Railway Station falls on the railway line that connects Thiruvananthapuram and Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari-Bangalore Express and Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil Passenger are the main train connections.
The nearest main stations are Amaravila Railway Station and Nagercoil Junction Railway Station, 9 km and 41 km respectively. The railway station is located about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.
Parassala Mahadev Temple is located nearby.
Parassala Bus Station is the nearest bus terminal. Trivandrum International Airport is the nearest airport.
Station Code: PASA
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Parassala Bus Station
Parassala Bus Station is situated on National Highway 47. All buses from Thiruvananthapuram to Nagercoil and Kanyakumari pass through this station. Buses frequently ply from Parassala to Thiruvananthapuram, Amaravila, Neyyattinkara and Poovar. Local services are also available to various places near the town. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates super fast, fast passenger and ordinary buses from here.
Parassala Mahadev Temple is the main attraction in the town. Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport.
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