Adikesava Perumal Temple is a magnificent and ancient Vishnu temple located in Thiruvattar, near Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Lord Adikesava Perumal, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this temple holds immense religious significance and is considered one of the 108 Divya Desams, the sacred shrines of Vishnu praised in Tamil Vaishnava literature. The temple’s architecture is a masterpiece of traditional Dravidian and Kerala styles, featuring beautifully carved wooden pillars, intricate stone sculptures, and detailed murals depicting mythological stories. The main deity, Lord Adikesava Perumal, is depicted in a grand reclining posture on the serpent Anantha (Adi Sesha) — symbolizing eternal peace and cosmic balance. Surrounded by rivers and lush greenery, the temple exudes divine tranquility and natural beauty. It is believed that the deity here preceded the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, making it an important pilgrimage destination for devotees of Lord Vishnu.
