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Tourist
Attractions in Pathanamthitta |
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Tourist
Attractions in Pathanamthitta |
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The various tourist attractions in Pathanamthitta are
Omallur, Malayalapuzha, Kadamanitta, Konni,
Sabarimala, Aranmula, Thiruvalla, Kaviyoor. |
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Omallur
The Rakthakanta Swamy temple and the annual cattle fair
held in the Malayalam month of Meenam are the main attraction of
Omallur. People from both within and outside the state
participate in the fair.
Malayalapuzha
The goddess at the Bhagavathy Temple in Malayalapuzha is
believed to grant boons to devotees and help them realise their
dreams. The temple has beautiful wall paintings and artistic
stone carvings. |
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Kadamanitta |
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The Kadamanitta Devi temple is famous for the ten day long
Padayani performances held in connection with the annual
festival in April / May. |
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Konni |
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Konni is an agricultural region, and rich in cash crops like
rubber, pepper, coffee, ginger etc. It used to be a centre for
training elephants. Konni is also known for its elephant rides
and the Anakodu where elephants are tamed and trained for work. |
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Sabarimala |
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Sabarimala is one of the most famous pilgrimage centres in
India. Sabarimala is situated on the mountain ranges of the
Western Ghats at an altitude of 914 m above sea level and is
accessible by foot from Pamba (4 km). The temple is dedicated to
Sree Ayyappa and open from November to mid January. Mandalapooja
and Makaravilakku are the two main festivals which are
celebrated during this season. The temple stays closed during
the rest of the year except for the first five days of every
Malayalam month and during Vishu. People of all castes and
creeds are permitted inside the temple, except the women between
10 to 50 years of age. |
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Aranmula |
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Aranmula
is located about 50 kms from Kottayam. The Parthasarthi
temple, dedicated to Sree Krishna on the banks of the
holy river Pamba attracts large crowds of devotees.
Aranmula is the place where the splendid Onam festival
boat races take place. The famous Aranmula boat race is
held on the last day of the week long Onam festival.
These races are religious, based on a temple festival.
Caparisoned elephants with beaded umbrellas, processions
of decorated floats, and highly ornate boats make this a
lovely event to witness. The Vijnana Kalavedi at
Aranmula imparts training in the traditional arts like
Kathakali, classical dances, classical music as well as
Kalaripayattu. The foreign |
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tourists
stay here for long period to get a first hand knowledge
of the culture of Kerala. The Parthasarthi temple here
has fine murals from the 18th century. Aranmula is also
famous for its metal mirrors, a unique craft which is
not found anywhere else in the world. |
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Thiruvalla |
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Thiruvalla is the headquarters of the Malankara Marthoma Syrian
Church. The Paliakara Church in Thiruvalla has some exquisite
mural paintings. The Sree Vallabha temple in Thiruvalla is
perhaps the only temple in Kerala where Kathakali is performed
as a ritual offering everyday. |
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Kaviyoor |
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Kaviyoor is situated on the banks of the Manimala river, and
famous for its temples. The Hanuman temple is situated on a
small hillock and is built in the gable style of architecture
peculiar to Kerala. The rock cut Shiva temple, half a kilometre
away, is of great archaeological significance. This temple
belongs to the 18th century AD, and bears close resemblance to
the Pallava style of architecture. The stone engravings here are
among the earliest specimens of stone sculpture in Kerala. |
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