Valamchuzy "Sree Bhuvaneswary" temple is one of the oldest temples in Pathanamthitta, also known popularly as the town of temples. Valamchuzy temple is in fact considered one of the most renowned temples in South India. The temple is situated at a distance of 4.5 kms from the city centre.
The temple is surrounded by the sacred river anchankovil that has its origin in the Achankovil mountain ranges. The very name " Valamchuzy" derived from the fact that the river circumvents the temple on three sides.
The place, where the temple is situated, derived its name from the direction that the river Achankovil takes as it flows along.Valamchuzhy Temple is known to be one of the oldest Temples in Kerala and was built over 2000 years ago.