Padanilam Temple is believed to be swayambhu.The Temple and its surroundings witnessed many historical wars. Once there was a war between the south and the north. During the war, soldiers from both sides died in large numbers. They were buried in the chira near the temple.Nobody know the exact history of the temple and how it was formed. Even from very earliest times, this temple was a blessing for the people in the surrounding areas.
Padanilam Parabrahma Temple temple has mainly 15 karakal (Territories). They are
Nedukulanjimuri
Palamel
Thathamunna
Edappon
Naduvilemuri
Muthukattukara
Ulavukkad
Erumakuzhy
Puthupallikunnam
Kudassanad
Pulimel
Edakkunnam
Pattoor
Pazhanjikkonam
Kidangayam