Country India District Kottayam PIN 686584 Local time Monday 2:10 AM | State Kerala Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Vehicle registration KL- | |
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Kezhuvamkulam is a village in the Kottayam District in the Indian state of Kerala.In some Areas of Kezhuvamkulam ist called Kalachanda.
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Post Office
Kezhuvamkulam has a post office and the pincode of this village is 686584.
Location
Kezhuvamkulam is situated 8 km west of Pala and 1.5 km east of Kozhuvanal. The famous Cherpunkal Holy Cross church of infant Jesus is situated just 3 km from Kezhuvamkulam. Pala to Kodungoor (via Cherpunkal) road passes through Kezhuvamkulam. This village comes under Kozhuvanal Panchayat, Puliyannoor village as well as Meenachil taluk.
Cheruvallikkavu Devi Temple
This temple is one of the three main temples in Kezhuvamkulam. Bhadrakali is the goddess worshipped here mainly. The temple is situated in the middle of beautiful paddy fields. There is a lovely pond in front of the temple and a big banyan tree. The festival of this temple is celebrated in the special star day of thiruvonam in the month of makaram.
Dharmasastha Temple
Alutharappara Sri Dharma Sastha Temple is another attraction of Kezhuvamkulam. Lord Ayyappa is being worshipped here. The pooja procedures in this temple are just similar to that of Sabarimala. This temple is situated on the middle of a vast rock of around 3 acres (12,000 m2). A waterfall besides this rock adds beauty to this temple. The holy 18 steps called pathinettam padi is the most special thing in this temple. 42nd day from the month of vruschikam 1st is the festival of this temple.
Narayana Temple
Sree Narayana Gurudeva Temple is another divine center of Kezhuvamkulam. This temple is owned by SNDP YOGAM KEZHUVAMKULAM. Devi, Murukan and sree Narya Guru are worshiped mainly here. The festival of this temple is celebrated in April 8 & 9. The Main attraction of the festival is the "Kavadiyattom & Koshayathra". Kavadiyattom along with several traditional art like Mayilattom, Chendamelam and ammankudam gives more color to the festival. Koshayathra is another key attraction of the festival, hundreds of ladies are involved in Talapoli koshayathra.
Devi Temple
Easwaramangalam Devi Temple is another temple which is situated in Kezhuvamkulam. The festival of this temple is celebrated in the special star day of aswathy in the month of makaram. There are two chapels in Kezhuvamkulam one of which is managed by the church of Cherpunkal and the other is of church of Kozhuvanal.
Kezhuvamkulam is an area which has a majority of Nairs and secondly Ezhavas. Christians are less populated in Kezhuvamkulam. Castes like Viswakarmas, Pulayas, Paravas, and Vanika vaishya are also seen in Kezhuvamkulam.
Education
- N S S High School, Kezhuvamkulam
- Govt. L P School, Kezhuvamkulam
- Medical College, Cherpunkal
Health and safety
- Kottayil Vaidyasala, Vaidyasala Junction, Kezhuvamkulam
- Thevarolickal Homoeopathic clinic, NSS High School Junction, Kezhuvamkulam
Cultivation
The main Cultivation of the people in Kezhuvamkulam is Rubber. Paddy fields can also be seen in some of the areas. Coconut trees are cultivated a lot in Kezhuvamkulam. Pepper, Coffee, Plantain and aricanut are also cultivated here. Now a days Kezhuvamkulam turned to Poultry farming,more than 10 farms raised in such a short period.
Transport
You can use the Cherpunkal-Kozhuvanal Road to reach Kezhuvamkulam.