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The Great Kovalam Poets
Anceint Kovalam Poets Ayyippilla Assan and Ayyanappilla Assan were the authors
of the Great Epics, Janakeeya Maha Kaviangal Ramakatha Pattu and Bharathampattu
respectively.
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Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave
Vizhinjam was earlier the capital of the Ay chieftains who rulled the southern
parts of Kerala around the 8th century A.D. The granite cave here encloses a
one celled shrine with a loose sculpture of Vinadhara Dakshinamurthi.
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Thiruvallam
Thiruvallam is 6 kms from Kovalam. This place, en route to Thiruvananthapuram,
is famous for backwater rides.
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Pozhikkara Beach, Pachalloor
A serene and spectacular beach, where the backwater meets the sea, Pozhikkara
is ideal for birdwatchers.
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Marine Aquarium, Vizhinjam
It is 3 kms from Kovalam. The Marine Aquarium houses the world's rarest and
most exotic species of invertebrates and fish. The hidden coral paradise has
been displayed by recreating the habitat in its natural form.
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Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam
Parasurama Temple is 7 kms from the main town. This 200 year old temple on the
bank of river Karamana , is the only one in Keral dedicated to Sree Parasurama,
the mythological creator of Kerala.
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