37-548: Ettumanoor (ETM) 45.9 km Thrippunithura (TRTR) 50.3 km Aluva (AWY) 54 km Kottayam (KTYM) 54.2 km Ernakulam Jn. / Ernakulam South (ERS) 59.2 km Thodupuzha ( [kaʈ:ap:ɐna] ) is a municipality and Taluka in the Idukki district of Kerala , India . It is located 55 km (34.2 mi) west of the district headquarters in Painavu and about 192 km (119.3 mi) north of
74-409: A Teachers Training School and lower primary school are the government educational institutions and SFS Public School and Junior College, Shree Vidyadhiraja Higher Secondary School, Ebenezer International Residential School are the privately run ones. Town U.P.S School is Pvt. Aided and Established in 1918 is the oldest one. Mangalam College of Engineering and Ettumanoorappan College, Ettumanoor . There
111-543: A number of hillocks and rocky areas was selected by the representative of Maharajah of Travancore, to be the new headquarters of the Thodupuzha Taluk. Karikkode was reduced to a petty village as a "Pakuthy". Maharajah also appointed and entrusted Mallan Sankaran of Palliyadi, his Surveyor, for the preparation of land revenue records( "Ozhukku and survey and settlement of Kandezhuthu. As Mallan Sankaran failed to execute his mission due to widespread objection and riot of
148-484: A population of 26,993 people, and a population density of 1,687/km (4,370/sq mi). The name of the place had its mythological origin from the word 'man oor' in Malayalam , which means the place of deer as 'maan' means deer and 'oor' means place. Another version is that the name originated from the 'Ettu Mana Ooru', ie, 'The Land of Eight Namboothiri Manas' or 'Ashta Grihas'. These Eight Manas (Brahmin families) are
185-568: A result of encouragement in state policy since for the last three decades. Corresponding development in business and trade are also visible in this area. The headquarters of the first Ayurvedic Medicine manufacturing industry in the district, The Dhanwanthari Vaidyasala, is in Thodupuzha and now a good number of industries like Nagarjuna, Guardian Controls, Lunar Chappals, Saro Plast, Brahmins industries are few examples. Thodupuzha Municipal Town can credit for its well constructed bypass roads being
222-807: A vassal of Cochin . During the time of Portuguese dominance in Cochin, disputes arose between the Vadakkumkur chieftain and the Kingdom of Cochin over the pepper trade, and the Vadakkumkur raja was killed in battle with Cochin and their Portuguese allies. After the attack, Vadakkumkur palace split into two branches: one was known as Mattathil Palace, which remained in Thondikkuzha; and the other one in Kadanadu Pala. Vadakkumkur and Thekkumkur were later annexed by Marthanda Varma and incorporated into
259-457: A vibrant community radio station since 2016, offering diverse programming that caters to its local audience. The station features three live shows daily. From 8 AM to 10 AM, Mangalam Wishes starts the day with lively greetings and messages from listeners, creating a positive and engaging morning atmosphere. Mangalam Vani, airing from 1 PM to 2 PM, focuses on discussions, interviews, and topics of community interest, fostering dialogue and awareness. In
296-426: A well built private bus stand. All Deluxe, Express and interstate buses stop here. Direct buses are available to all places including Bangalore, Mangalore, Theni, Cumbum, Velankanni, Palani, Madurai, Tuticorin, Kanyakumari, Salem and Coimbatore. The bus stands are close and a big market is sandwiched between the bus stands, this has made Ettumanoor a convenient shopping place. Two state highways are crossing each other in
333-436: Is abandoned by farmers due to negative situations. In fact, Thodupuzha's economy was mostly driven by agriculture. Farmers in Thodupuzha raise a number of crops, mostly rubber . Other crops such as pineapple , coconut , rice , pepper , cocoa , tapioca , banana , ginger , turmeric are also cultivated. Very recently many entrepreneurs have come up with numerous ventures in small scale and village industries especially as
370-673: Is another ancient church in the locality. After Indian independence , from 1949 to 1956, Thodupuzha was a part of the Kottayam district in Travancore-Cochin state. In 1956, when Kerala state was formed, Thodupuzha remained as a part of Kottayam district until 1958, when Ernakulam district was formed on 1 April 1958 and C. A. Mathew (മാത്യു ചൂരപുഴ) became the first member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 1957 to 1960, and from 1960 to 1965. In 1972,
407-673: Is available at Ettumanoor nearby old Panchayth office for general treatments with free of cost. Two private hospitals named Caritas Hospital and Matha Hospital are located within a 3 km radius from central junction towards Kottayam. Mitera hospital provides mother and child specific care, which is located at Thellakom. Ettumanoor assembly constituency is part of Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency) . The major political parties present in Ettumanoor are Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India ( Marxist ), Communist Party of India, Kerala Congress and Bharathiya Janatha Party. Presently
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#1732772153919444-639: Is believed that the great philosopher, Sankaracharya wrote the 'Soundaraya Lahari' staying in the temple. The famous Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple hosts the arattu festival celebrated on a grand scale on the Thiruvathira day in February–March every year. Lot of people come to this temple on the 8th and 10th day of the festival when seven and half elephants (in Malayalam: ezharaponnaana) made of gold (nearly 13 kg) will be held in public view. This statue
481-423: Is believed that the stream developed into a river due to the changes in geophysical conditions of the area wherefrom it originates and enter the vally of Arakulam, to be known as Thodupuzha river and the town on the banks of the river came to be known as Thodupuzha. There is another version that defines thodu as "touch" instead. The Mattathil Kovilakam were the protectors and rulers of the region. The last ruler of
518-568: Is from Kattampakk, a small village in Kottayam district. Etumanoor was a temple town; so the great sage vyasa came to the temple as a mahamuni. Ettumanoor railway station was the hub for steel supply for Idukki dams during its construction. Express trains like Venad Express and Parasuram express stop at the railway station. During festivals at Ettumanur temple, express trains like Vanchinad Express have special stops here. Radio Mangalam 91.2 FM, managed by Mangalam College of Engineering, has been
555-417: Is large enough to host two cricket matches at the same time. Ettumanoor Ettumanoor ( [e:tuma:nu:r] ) is a municipality in the Kottayam district of Kerala , India . It is located 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the district headquarters in Kottayam and about 129 km (80.2 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram . As per the 2011 Indian census , Ettumanoor has
592-512: Is located at Court Junction. The theatre is rated to have 4K projector system on one screen with seating capacity of @70, and another 2 screens with 2K projector system, which all of these are Dolby Atmos certified. The Mahatma Gandhi University which was established on 2 October 1983 is situated in Athirampuzha 6.7 km southwest of the town. An industrial training institute called ITI, a Government Boys' H.S., Girls' model High School and
629-406: Is more than dozen of colleges and professional institutions in Ettumanoor constituency. Ettumanoor is the headquarters of Kerala Chuvar Chithra Kala Kendram (Govt. of Kerala). Government Medical College, Kottayam is located 6 km far away from Ettumanoor Town. Direct private and public buses are available from Ettumanoor to Kottayam Medical college. A Kerala Government well run general hospital
666-560: Is the only industrial estate in Kerala under the Ministry of Labor, Govt. of India. Rolling shutters, Bakery items, Rubber products, wood products etc. are main products. Ettumanoor was the main centre of building material trade since the 1950s in central Travancore. N T Paul and company was established in 1946 in Ettumanoor. Nearby areas of the town like cheruvandoor, koodalloor and kothanallor are known for production of vegetables. Places in
703-594: The High Range regions towards its east, including Munnar , Thekkady , and Peermade . In retribution to the destruction the then capital of Vadakkaumkoor principality, Karikkode , by Diwan Ramayyan and his ally Yesthacius De Lenoy on the annexation of Vadakkumkoor, by the orders of Maharajah of Travancore, His Highness Anizham Thirunal Marthandavarma, sent his representative to manage as administer of invaded principality of Vadakkumkoor, Elasamprathi Narayana Varma. A nearby area, then named "Kodanthuruth" surrounded by
740-559: The Idukki district was formed by merging the Thodupuzha taluk with the Devikulam , Udumbanchola and Peermade taluks, which were part of the Kottayam district. As of 2011 Census , Thodupuzha Taluka with an area of 884.93 km (341.67 sq mi) had total population of 325,951; males comprised 49% of the population and females 51%. Literacy rate of Thodupuzha Taluka in 2011 were 95.56% in which, male and female literacy were 96.81% and 94.33% respectively. In Thodupuzha, 9% of
777-622: The Ettumanoor Municipality is ruled by the Indian National Congress The ancient Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple here has brought glory and fame to the place. Myths have it that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa had worshipped at this temple. The name of the place had its origin from the word 'manoor', which means the home of deer. The present temple building, with its gopuram and the fortress around it,
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#1732772153919814-727: The current structure was built in the year 1973. Mylacombu St Thomas Syro-Malabar Church, Thodupuzha Architecture of Churches in Kerala | Christianity in Kerala | Kerala Tourism St. Thomas Forane Church, Mylacombu · WMFX+QPQ, Mylacombu, Kumaramangalam, Idukki, Kerala 685608, India is believed to be built in 660 AD by Syrian Christian settlers in Mylacombu near Thodupuzha who migrated from Kuravilangad , Kodungallur , Angamaly , Kadamattom and Vadakara, Koothattukulam . St Mary's Syro-Malabar Church, Nediyasala St. Mary's Syro Malabar Church, Nediyasala · VMPF+PMM, Thodupuzha, Koothattukulam Road, Nediyasala, Kerala 685608, India near Thodupuzha
851-863: The east and south like kattachira and kandanchira are known for pottery and bricks. During first half of last century Ettumaoor was known for trading and some people like Hassan Rawther known as a trader. There is one big fish market opening daily from early morning of 4.00 AM behind Private Bus Stand stand of Ettumanoor town under the control of Ettumanoor Municipal Corporation. There is another big vegetable market functions at Peroor Junction of Ettumanoor. One Supplyco Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation store also functions at Peroor Junction which offers consumable goods to public at subsidized prices. There are number of Marriage halls like Sree Shylam, Nandavanam and Thomson Kaylas, functioning in Ettumanoor for arranging marriage functions. A newly constructed multiplex cinema theatre by United Global Media a.k.a. UGM Entertainments
888-588: The evening, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Crazy Time brings entertainment and fun to the airwaves, ending the day on a lighthearted note. These programs highlight Radio Mangalam's commitment to community engagement and local content. Pandikasala Pandikasala is a small town in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala , India . It is a part of Kuttippuram Gramapanchayat. Pandikasala village connects to other parts of India through Kuttippuram town. National highway No.66 passes through Edappal and
925-401: The foundations of infrastructure in development of the area. A good number of public and private institutions are also evidence its fast development to cope with the need of era. Thodupuzha was administered by a village panchayat and village union for several years, but on 1 September 1978, it was upgraded into a municipality. The municipality was formed by merging the Thodupuzha panchayat and
962-418: The kingdom of Travancore . Maharaja appointed his representative known as Elasamprathi Narayana Varam to develop the region called Keezhmalainadu. Varam became known as the father of Keezhmalainadu and modern Thodupuzha. Varam erected many monuments, including the government offices, Pandikasala , and temples. The Karikode mosque and other buildings in Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha also date from his reign. He
999-456: The local people, survey was only completed during the reign of Karthikathirunal Ramavarma. The place was named Thodupuzha by the Raja of Vadakkumkoor Maluvakon Manikantan who used to reside in his palace at Vaickam and Edavetty(Mattam Palace) near Karikkode, used to mention the nearby flowing wide "Valiyathodu" as thodu ( transl. "rivulet" ) puzha ( transl. "river" ). It
1036-565: The neighboring panchayats of Kumaramangalam, Karicodu, and Manacaud. The municipality was administered by a special officer for ten years. In 1988, elections were held and the first popularly elected municipal council was formed, with N. Chandran as the chairman. The Thodupuzha Cricket Stadium constructed by the Kerala Cricket Association is located in Karikkode , approximately five kilometers away from Thodupuzha, which
1073-542: The original Ooralans of great Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple. It is also believed that at this place (ooru) Lord Siva appeared in Eight (Ettu) different forms (maanam) and hence the name Ettumanoor. Ettumanoor is a historical place as myths have said that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa had established the famous Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple here. The town has two bus stands. A KSRTC station master office with bus station and
1110-417: The population was under 6 years of age. Thodupuzha Taluk now bifurcated into Thodupuzha and Idukki Taluks of which most of the lands spread over low range plainland of Middle Kerala is the hub of trade in hill produces like rubber, coconut, peppar, tapioca, banana, ginger, turmeric, pineapple and cocoa. Prior to the real estate drive in the district large areas were cultivated by paddy and now paddy cultivation
1147-528: The region was Elasamprathi Narayana Varma, who originally came from Trivandrum and was the representative of Maharaja of Travancore Anizhamthirunal Marthanda Varma. The Vadakkumkur kings used to live in Karikode for several years. Vadakkumkur was a late medieval/early modern feudal principality located in Kerala . After the kingdom separated, Thekkumkur became an independent kingdom, while Vadakkumkur became
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1184-534: The state capital Thiruvananthapuram . As per the 2011 Indian census , Thodupuzha has a population of 52,045 people, and a population density of 1,468/km (3,800/sq mi). Thodupuzha is the largest town and main commercial centre in Idukki. It is bordered by the Kottayam district on the southern side and the Ernakulam District on the western side. It also acts as a gateway to various tourist spots in
1221-504: The town and another two are starting from the town. This makes the town an important changing point for the commuters. Recent development in the nearby areas / start up of new institutions in the neighbour hood and easiness in conveyance has made the town the dearest location for migration. This has led to an increase in the population and change in demography. Industrial Estate under the government of Kerala and Government of India Production center are major industrial centres in Ettumanoor. It
1258-474: Was donated to the temple by a travancore maharaja. The temple, the wealthiest Devaswom in Kerala, has many valuable possessions. The Thulabharam is one of the important rituals of this temple. People make offerings to God for favours received. On balance, the child or man for whom offerings were promised to God, is weighed against offerings ranging from gold to fruits. Ettumanoor is an important pilgrim Centre of Hindus. The history of origin of Ettumaanoorappan
1295-416: Was in existence until 1600; in that year it lost a battle with Vadakkumkoor and became a part of it. St George Syro-Malabar Forane Church at Muthalakodam St. George Forane Church Muthalakodam [2] St. George's Forane Church, Muthalakodam · WP6M+764, SH44, Muthalakodam, Kerala 685605, India , near Thodupuzha, is believed to have constructed before the 13th century. It was re-built several times since then and
1332-603: Was reconstructed in 717 ME (1542 AD). There are Dravidian mural paintings on the walls inside and outside of the main entrance. The fresco of Pradosha Nritham (Dance of Shiva ) is one of the finest Wall painting in India . There is a golden flag staff inside the temple. On the top of it is the idol of a bull surrounded by small bells and metal leaves of the banyan tree. The temple roofs are covered with copper sheets and it has 14 ornamental tops. Bhagavati, Sastha, Ganapathy and Yakshi are installed here as subordinate deities. It
1369-573: Was the founder of the new style of tax collection in this region. Thodupuzha is an ancient town with a history dating back to many centuries. The Buddhist and Jain religions which made their first inroads into Kerala in 300 BC left their influence at Thodupuzha and neighboring areas. In the 14th century, Kerala was divided for administrative reasons into several provinces: Venadu, Otanadu, Navishainadu, Munjunadu, Vempolinadu, and Keezhmalainadu. Thodupuzha and Muvattupuzha were in Keezhmalainadu, which
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