Peruviruthy Malanada

Situated in Kollum District Kerala, Peruviruthy Malanada Temple is probably the only temple dedicated to Kaurava Prince Duryodhana. In this temple Kaurava prince is being worshipped for many generations. There are many other temples in the vicinity dedicated to Gandhari, Dushala, Karna etc.

There is no idol in this temple, instead there is an empty platform that is worshipped as Duryodhan’s throne.

It is believed that during the incognito period of Pandava’s exile Duryodhana along traveled all over the world trying to find them. During one such expedition he landed in this village. He was tired and thirsty, and was offered a drink by an elderly woman. Pleased with this Duryodhan rewarded the village with wealth and one hundred acre land.

Even today the tax generated from that land is called Duryodhanan, which means Duryodhan’s wealth.

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Release date

Lydbog: 20. december 2022