What's in the name? There are many versions on how ochira got its name. Following is one of those which makes more sense in the absense of any historical evidence. Param Brahmam is the mythical God of Ochira temple and obviously the name of the place is interpreted by the spiritual people based on the extreme power.

The interpretation goes like this. 'Om' is the representation of Parambrahmam, the god of all gods. The word 'Chira' means piece of land. These two words combined together 'Om Chira' meant the 'land of Param brahmam'. Om chira became Ochira during the course of time.

"OM NAMA SHIVAYA... "