Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Area code 0470 ISO 3166 code ISO 3166-2:IN | Talukas Chirayinkeezhu PIN 695304 | |
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Chirayinkeezhu is a village in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala.
Contents
- Map of Chirayinkeezhu Kerala
- Temples
- Anjengo Fort
- Transport
- Notable individuals
- State Government Offices
- References
Map of Chirayinkeezhu, Kerala
Temples
The Sarkara Devi Temple is situated at Chirayinkeezhu (Chirayinkil). The temple is noted for the Kaliyoot Festival, which takes place in the Malayalam month of kumbham (March) and the Meena Bharani Festival celebrated for 10 days in the Malayalam month of meenam (March/April).
The Sree Durgambika This is the only one temple in kerala or north india that three godess-mahalekshmi,durga and bhadra, on equal positions, on shadadhara and importance are given.with navagrahas.
Anjengo Fort
The well known Anjengo Fort (Anchutengu kotta) is on the way from Chirayinkil to Varkala via Kadakkavoor.. Old Portuguese-style churches, the lighthouse, a 100-year-old convent and school, tombs of Dutch and British sailors and soldiers, and the remains of the fort are major points of interest here. Anchuthengu has a beautiful and clean beach. Kaikara village, the birthplace of the famous Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan, is located nearby. In olden times Anchal ( means Post ) arrived through Trivandrum Cochin Canal known as "TC" Canal at Anchal Kadavu to Pulimootil Kadavu Post Office, known as "Anchal Office".
Transport
Chirayinkeezhu is located 28 kilometres (17 mi) north of Kerala's capital city Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Chirayinkeezhu Railway Station is the nearest railway station. It is 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and 37 kilometres (23 mi) from Kollam Junction railway station. Buses are available for Attingal and Thiruvananthapuram.
There are frequent regular private bus services connecting with Attingal, Kadakkavur and Varkala. Kerala Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates daily bus services from Thiruvananthapuram, Perumathura and Pothencode amongst others.
Six express trains and all passing passenger trains stop at Chirayinkil railway station. It is on the Thriuvananthapuram-Kollam rail route. The Malabar Express, Guruvayoor-Chennai Egmore Express, Vanchinad Express, Venad Express and Thiruvananthapuram-Kannur Express all pass through this station. Traveling south, Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is the nearest major railhead. To the north, Kollam Junction railway station is the nearest main station.