The temple is dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu, and is situated about 3 km south of Thanur town. Thanur, a coastal town on the Malabar Coast, was one of the earliest settlements of the Portuguese explorers It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited the Keraladeshpuram Temple place in 1546 AD. It was a part of kingdom of Vettattnad in medieval times. The temple was ravaged by Tippu Sultan, but was rebuilt recently.