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KERALA CITIES -
Pathanamthitta
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Pathanamthitta, a hilly terrain of pristine beauty is
popular as the headquarters of pilgrim worship in Kerala.
More than fifty per cent of the total area of this land of
temples, rivers, mountain ranges and coconut groves is
covered by forests. The district is frequented by visitors
from India and abroad often for its water fiestas,
religious shrines and the cultural training centre.
Pathanamthitta is bordered by the Western Ghats on the
east, Kollam district on the south, Alappuzha district on
the west and Kottayam and Idukki districts on the north.
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Aranmula : The picturesque Hindu pilgrim center is located on
the banks of the river Pamba. The famous temple here is dedicated to Lord
Krishna. The place is famouse for the Aranmula Vallamkalli (Boat Race).
Th e another main attraction is Aranmula Mirror. Aranmula Mirrior carved
and polished out of a special metal is unique and world famous. [ 10 km Chenganoor
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Cherukolpuzha:
Cherukolpuzha Hindu convention, an annual religious
meet on the river bed at Cherukolpuzha, Ayroor. [ 4 km from kozhenchery.] |
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Shabarimala :
The sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa. It is one of the
most important Hindu pilgrim centers in the country and the world famous
pilgrim center for all people of the world. The Holy Shrine is located
amidst dense forest in the rugged terrains of Western ghats, in habited by
various wild life species. [72 km from Pathanamthitta ]
Erumeli: Is a famous camping center of Shabarimala devotees and a
symbolic place of legends of Hindu - Muslim unity. The Museums to
Shabarimala meet at Erumeli and use it as a base camp before starting
trekking.
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Pandalam: Pandalam is historically important as the legend is that
Shabarimala Ayyappan had his childhood connections with the Pandalam
Royal-family.
kaviyoor : On the banks of the river Manimala. On the top of a
hill, is a Hanuman Temple In the typical kerala style with a rock cut
temple in the Pallava style nearby.
Kozhenchery : Maramon Christian Convention on the river sand bed of
Pamba River under the auspices of the Marthoma Church in February every
year is world famous.
Niranam : Niranam is famous on account of St. Mary's Orthodox Old
Christian Chruch, belived to have been founded by Apostle St. Thomas in 52
A.D. [40 from kottayam ]
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Nilakal : The Place exhibit unity of Hindu and Christian. An old
Shiva Temple and the ecumenical center of Christians are located here.

Manjanikkkara :
A famous pilgrim center as Mar Ignatius Elias
III, Patriach of Anpthyokia died here and was buried in the church here.
Konni: 11 kms from Pathanamthitta, an
agricultural region, Konni is rich in cash crops like rubber, pepper,
coffee, ginger etc. IT is also used as a centre for training elephants. |
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Mannadi :
This is where Veluthampi Dalawa, the
renowned freedom fighter of Travancore, spent his last days. The ancient
Bhagavathy Temple here contains some interesting stone sculptures. Man nadi
is also the venue of the Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folk Arts.
Muloor Smarakam (Memorial)
: The memorial to Muloor, a renowned
reformer and poet, is located at Elavumthitta.
Omallur (Cattle fair):
The Rakthakanta Swamy Temple and the annual
cattle fair held in the Malayalam month of 'Meenam' are the main
attractions of Omallur. People from all around Kerala and also many other
states participate in the fair. |
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Charalkunnu Hill station :
The picturesque hill station offers a
panoramic view of the nearby valleys. A camp house
on the hill provides
comfortable lodging.
Perumthenaruvi : Perumthenaruvi is a famous waterfall on the banks
of the River Pamba. Here, the water flows down a rocky bed into a ravine
60 to 100 feet deep. The place is a favourite picnic spot for both
domestic and foreign tourists. |
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Vijana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre :
Louba Schild, a French scholar
under the Indo-French Cultural Exchange Programme, who started this centre
with UNESCO support, founded this famous cultural centre.The centre offers
residential training courses, in Kerala's traditional arts & crafts like
Kathakali, Mohiniyattam , Bharatanatyam, Kalaripayattu, Music, wood carving
etc
Kakki Reservoir : Tigers, elephants and monkeys can be sighted in
the forest surrounding the reservoir.
River Pamba: This is the main halting point on the way to
Sabarimala, the famous pilgrim centre. It is also known as 'Thriveni
Sangamam', the meeting point of three rivers. |
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