The Valayadheeswari Temple or the more popularly known as Ammathiruvadi Temple of Urakam is the foremost of the 108 Durgaalayams (durga Temples) of Kerala. According to the Puraanaas, Kerala was reclaimed by Lord Parasurama, the sixth avatar of Mahavishnu, from sea by throwing his parasu (axe) from Kanyakumari to Gokarna and divided this land to 64 the gramas.
The Valayadheeswari Temple in Urakam is a significant temple dedicated to Durga, one of the most important temples in Kerala. It's considered the foremost among the 108 Durga temples in the state and was established after Lord Parasurama reclaimed land from the sea.