Surrounded by beautiful hills and forests on all sides, it is located beside the Brahmagiri Hills, 32 km from Mananthavady. Also known as Sahyamala Kshetram and Kashi of the South, Thirunelli temple is also where the trinity – Brahma, Vishnu and Siva, are present. Folklore says that Lord Brahma installed the idol of Lord Vishnu at the spot. The latter blessed that the stream Papanasini surrounding the temple would wash away the sins of worshippers who came to offer prayers.
The Thirunelli temple derived its name from ‘nelli’, the Malayalam word for gooseberry, also known as amla. The stream is considered sacred by worshippers who come to perform rituals for their ancestors. The Gunnika cave there is dedicated to Lord Siva. The panchatheertham or sacred pond, is located near Papanasini. It is believed that five streams meet at this point. Lord Vishnu’s footprint is believed to be visible here.
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