Pathanamthita Tourist Places വിനോദസഞ്ചാരകേന്ദ്രങ്ങള്‍

Pathanamthitta is a town and a municipality situated in the central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, south India, spread over an area of 23.50 km². It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The city has a population of 38,000. The Hindu pilgrim centre of Sabarimala is situated in the Pathanamthitta district; as the main transport hub to Sabarimala, the town is known as the 'Pilgrim Capital of Kerala'. Pathanamthitta is a fast-developing city and business center.

Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple:  ശബരിമല സ്രീധര്‍മഷസ്താ ക്ഷേത്രം

A well known pilgrim centre of Kerala, The holy shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is situated 914metres above sea level surrounded with forests. Lord Ayyappa is looked upon as the guardian of mountains and there are several shrines dedicated to him  all along the Western Ghats. The festivals here are the Mandala Pooja, Makara Vilakku (December/January), and  Vishu Vilakku (april). The temple is also open for pooja on the every Malayalam month. The vehicle go only up to Pamba and the temple which is situated five kms away from Pamba can be reached only by trekking. During the festival period there are frequent buses to this place from Kochi (Cochin), Thiruvanathapuram and Kottayam. The nearest railway station is Thiruvalla.

 

പന്തളം കൊട്ടാരം 

Pandalam:

Pandalam is perhaps second only to Sabarimala, in sanctity and significance. Lord Ayyappa, the presiding diety of Sabarimala had his human sojourn as the son of Raja of Pandalam. Pilgrims usually wiorship here before proceding to Sabarimala. Three days prior to Makaravilakku, the chest containing Thiruvabharanam (the sacred ornaments of Lord Ayyappa kept here) is taken in a procession  from Pandalam to Sabarimala. The nearest railway station is Chengannur.

  മാരാമണ്‍ കണ്‍വന്‍ഷനില്‍ പങ്കെടുക്കാന്‍ പോകുന്ന ഭക്തജനങ്ങള്‍  

 Kozhencherry:

The religious convention known as the Maramon convention   is held annually in February/ March on the river bed at Maramon near Kozhencherry

 പരുമലപ്പള്ളി വര്‍ഷങ്ങള്‍ക്കു മുന്‍പ്

Parumala:

Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, a Saint of Malankara Orthodox Church is burried here. This is also a famous Christian pilgrim centre . The orma perunnal (Remembrance Day) is celebrated during November every year. The nearest railway station is  Thiruvalla.

 

മലയാപ്പുഴ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം  

Malayalappuzha:

The Bhagavathi temple here is believed to help people realize their dreams. People bring offering in different forms during the festival. There are also beautiful wall paintings and artistic stone works. It is situated 8kms away from Pathanamthitta.

മഞ്ഞനിക്കരപ്പള്ളി  

 Manjinikkara:

The mortal remains of  Mar Ignatius Elias 111, the Patriarch of Antioch who died during a visit to India is buried here. the tomb of the patriarch has become a popular pilgrim centre for Christians. It is located 6kms away from Pathanamthitta.

ചിലന്തിയമ്പലം 

Koduman:

Kodumon Chilanthiyambalam or the Spider Temple is an unusual pilgrimage centre in Kerala. The water in the temple well ‘ചിലന്തിക്കിണര്‍’ (Spider well) is said to have amazing properties which can cure spider poisoning and skin diseases. The main deity is Mahalakshmi. The temple is located about 15 km from Pathanamthitta.

The chief attraction of this place is Spider temple. It is believed that spider poison is cured by praying at this temple. It is also the birth place of Sree Sakthi Bhadra, author of well known Sanskrit play, Ascharya Chudamani.

പാലിയേക്കര പള്ളി 

Paliakara Church:

Situated in Thiruvalla town, this famous Christian Church has a collection of beautiful mural paintings.

 പത്തനംതിട്ട മോസ്ക്

Pathanamthitta Mosque:

the feast of this mosque is known as Chandanakudam is celebrated every year on the 2nd week of  February. A colourful procession with comparisoned elephants lends colour and festivity to the occation.

 കവിയൂര്‍ ഗുഹാ ക്ഷേത്രം 

Kaviyoor:

The temple here dedicated to Sree Hanuman Stands on a small hill and has been built in the gable style  of architecture peculiar to Kerala. There is another rock-cut temple 2kms away from the kaviyoor temple, which is great archeological importance. The temple has been assigned to the 8th century.A.D. , due to its close resemblances to the Pallava style. It is about 20 feet broad and thwe central shrine is a squire cell with a rock cut Sivalinga. The stone figures engraved in this temple are among the earliest specimens of stone culture. This temple is now preserved as a historical monument by the Archeology department. The nearest railway station is  Thiruvalla.

  കവിയൂര്‍ മഹാദേവക്ഷേത്രം 

 വേലുത്തമ്പി ദളവ ജീവത്യാഗം ചെയ്ത സ്ഥലം

Mannadi:

Veluthambi Dalawa, the gallant freedom fighter of Travancore spent his last days here. There is an ancient Bhagavathi temple  here with some stone sculptures. The most important festival of this temple is Ushabali, which falls in February/ March. Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folkarts functions here.

 

Kadammanitta:

This sleepy little village is famous for the ritual folk art called Padayani which is performed annually in the latter part of April in the Devi temple at Kadammanitta. It is situated 8kms away from Pathanamthitta.

Perumthenaruvi:

Perumthenaruvi ,  the famous water fall is situated 36kms away from Pathanamthitta. The water flows down a rocky bed into a ravine sixty to one hundred feet deep. It is accessible by trekking or jeep.

Konni Elephant Cage:

Konni is the gateway to the forest bordering the district. In the past , wild elephants caught from the forests were brought here and put in wooden cages known as Anakoodu to be tamed and trained for work. Plans are a foot to develop a safari park here. It is situated 11kma away from Pathanamthitta.

 

ഗവിയില്‍ നിന്നും ഒരു ദൃശ്യം 

Gavi
Gavi Eco-Tourism is a project of the Kerala Forest Development Corporation that has recently caught the attention of nature lovers and adventure tourists. Located in Pathanamthitta district it offers its visitors activities like trekking, wildlife watching, outdoor camping and night safaris. Besides the accommodation at the forest eco lodge, visitors can also try out the tree houses here and can even pitch tents amidst the wilderness.
A highlight of the Gavi eco project is the active involvement of the local populace in its activities as guides, gardeners and cooks, which makes it a unique venture of its kind in the country.

Spread across the beauty of Periyar Tiger Reserve, the forests of Gavi are abundant with wildlife including the tiger, elephants, leopards, bears, Indian gaur, sambar, barking & Mouse deers, lion tailed macaque, other varieties of monkeys, Nilgiri Marten and a lot more.

 

Aranmula:

Aranmula is situated on the banks of the rinver Pamba, 10kms away from Chengannoor on the Thiruvananthapuram -Kottayam route. The Krishna temple here attracts a number of devotees and is an important pilgrim centre. The annual commemmoration of the the installation of the diety, Parthasarathy falls on the last day of the weak long celebrations to the Onam festival. A Snake Boat Race is held here as part of the festival during Augest/ September. 

ആറന്‍മുള പാര്‍ത്ഥസാരഥിക്ഷേത്രം 

Aranmula Boat Race:

The stretch of river Pamba at aranmula is the venue of the famous snake boat race. It is more a pageantry than a race. The snake boat is of an exrtra ordinary shape with a length of  about 100ft. The rear portion towering to a height of about 20ft. and the front portion tapering gradually. The boat resembles a snake with its hood raised. the race is held on the last day of the week long Onam festival to commemorate  the crossing of the river by Lord Krishna. The participants cheerfully row up and down the river to the tune of songs known as Vanchippattu.