HISTORY
The elders (Karanavans) of the thirteen Namboothiri families who ruled Karassery used to discuss administrative affairs at this location. One assumption is that "Karya-Katcheri" (administrative court/meeting place), where affairs (karyangal) were discussed, later became Karassery. Another assumption is that the place came to be called Karassery from "Kari-Cheri," in connection with Kari (plough)—the weapon of Balarama, who is the principal deity of Adithrikkovil Temple (Aditharakkal), one of the major temples in this region.
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