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Kottayam attractions
Kottayam attractions
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, (18 km from Kottayam town, near Pallikathodu). �
Elaveezha Poonchira (Valley where leaves do not fall), (Near Melukavu Mattom, 60 km from Kottayam). A hill station with large hills around 3200 ft heigh. Beautiful hillocks named Mankunnu, Kudayathoormala, Thonippara and Poonchira are located here. A pool located here is famously remembered in local folklore as a bathing place used by Panchali, the legendary heroine of the Mahabharata. �
Erumely. Important pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Muslims. �
Ettumanoor, (15 km from Kottayam). Famous for having an ancient Shiva temple. Wall paintings in the temple are thousands of years old. The temple is also famous for its seven and a half golden elephants, a sequence of seven large and one small statues of elephants. �
Kumarakom, (14 km west of Kottayam, in Kuttanad). The place is famous for its bird sanctuary, house boats, backwaters, canals and the bungalow of Henry Baker (now run as part of a resort managed by the Taj group of hotels). �
Pathiramanal (Midnight sands), (In the middle of the Vembanad Lake). This is a small white sand island. It gets its name from the brilliant reflection of moonlight from the sand. �
Poonjar Palace, (In Meenachil taluk). The Palace of Poonjar Royal family, one of major principalities of Travancore Kingdom, was home of one of Kerala's famous prince, Prince G.V Raja. This building is famous for its collection of antiques, exquisite furniture, chandeliers, palm leaf engravings, jewel boxes, a variety of lamps, sculptures of Nataraja (Shiva as Lord of the Dance), grain measures, statues and weapons. �
Vaikom Temple, (40 km from Kottayam). Famous for its Shiva Temple. �
Vembanad Lake. 83.72 km length and 14.48 km width. Cruise boats, house boats and traditional cargo boats. �
Wagamon, (64 km from Kottayam). Enchanting hill station at an elevation of 1100 metre, with tea gardens and meadows. �
Manarcaud. St. Mary's Shrine here attracts people of all faiths. Various kinds of offerings are made here devotees. �
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, (At the heart of the town). Is a Shiva temple built in the Kerala style of temple architecture, and with interior murals depicting themes from the Hindu epics. It was built at the beginning of 16th century by the then Raja of Thekkumkur. The annual temple festival that culminates in a ceremony called the Aaraattu, attracts large number of devotees. �
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, (On the banks of Meenachil River). One of the oldest Mosques in India and is more than 1000 years old. The mosque is famous for its architectural beauty, and the ornate wood carvings. �
St. Mary's Church (Known as Cheria Palli (the Little Church)). Belonging to the Malankara Orthodox Church was built in 1579 by the Raja of Thekkumkur for his Christian subjects. The interior murals, painted using vegetable dyes, depict Biblical themes. �
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