Tales from Kerala: Parasurama Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By kaahaanighar There are myths concerning the origins of Kerala. One such myth is the creation of Kerala by Parasurama, a warrior sage. The Brahminical myth proclaims that Parasurama, an Avatar of Mahavishnu, threw his battle axe into the sea. As a result, the land of Kerala arose and was reclaimed from the waters.