PLACES
TO VISIT
Kuttanad
Kuttanad, called the rice bowl of Kerala because of her wealth of paddy
crops, is at the very heart of the backwaters. The scenic countryside of
Kuttanad with its shimmering waterways also has a rich crop of banana,
cassava and yam.
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Allappuzha
Beach This is one of the most popular picnic spots in
Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old.
Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya beach park add to the attractions of
the beach.
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Sea
View Park The park offers boating facilities and a swimming
pool. Boat rentals for 10 minutes.
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Pathriamanal
According to mythology a young brahmin dived into the Vembanad Lake to
perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from
below, thus creating the enchanting island of Pathiramanal (sands of
midnight).
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Mannarasala
Sree Nagaraja Temple Situated near Harippad, this is a
serpent shrine under the patronage of a brahman family, headed by a
priestess. The ancient shrine is an internationally renowned pilgrim centre
dedicated to the Serpent God Nagaraja. Sarpa Yakshi and Naga Yakshi are the
beloved consorts of Nagaraja.
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Champakulam
Church One of the oldest churches in Kerala, the St. Mary's
Church is believed to be one of the seven established by St. Thomas.
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S T and R Block Kayal These regions are wonders of the
indigenous agricultural engineering know-how of Kerala and remind the
visitor of the famous dikes of Holland. Extensive areas of land has been
reclaimed from the backwaters and are protected by dikes built all around.
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Chavara
Bhavan Chavara Bhavan is the ancestral home of the blessed
Kuriakose Elias Chavara. It is now a holy shrine and spiritual resort where
thousands of devotees gather for prayer, receive favours and feel amply
gratified.
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Ambalappuzha
Sree Krishna Temple Built in the typical Kerala architectural
style, this temple is famous all over India for the Palpayasam, the daily
offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge. It is also in this temple that
Pallipana is performed by Velans (sorcerers) once every twelve years.
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Arthunkal
The St. Sebastian's Church here is an important Christian pilgrim centre.
Annual festival: Arthunkal Perunnal - the feast of the patron saint
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Edathua
Church Established in 1810, the church is dedicated to St.
George. It is believed that prayers and offerings at this church help to
heal all mental disorders and other ailments.
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Chettikulangara
Bhagavathy Temple
The Kettukazhcha festival at this temple draws large crowds of devotees. Processions
of tall decorated structures on chariots, brightly decorated effigies of horses
and bullocks and cultural performances make a spectacular pageant.
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Krishnapuram Palace
Built by Marthanda Varma, this palace at Karthikapally
in Kayamkulam is famous for its mural depicting the story of
Gajendramoksham.
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Karumadikuttan
Many fascinating legends are associated with this 11th century statue of
Lord Buddha.
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