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Parakunnu is a village in Kanyakumari district, South Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the modern villages in India.

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Parakuntu rc church


History

Before the independence of India, the area was a thick forest. Fr. James from Belgium played an important role in the history of the village.Fr.James is develop this village by Parakunnu Palm Mortgage Scheme.

School

  • St.James RC High School, is the only school in the village.

    • Occupation

    Major income for the village is rubber. The major occupation of the village is masonry.

    Religion

    Christianity and Hinduism are the major religions in the village.

    Sports

  • Kiliyanthattu (கிளியாந்தட்டு)
  • Otra onnu (A traditional game played using the ball made of coconut leave).
  • Seventy
  • Kabadi
  • Kachi (Goli)
  • Vattu (Girls)
  • Cricket

    • Hospital

  • Ithayam Mision Hospital, Parakunnu

    • Ithayam Community Hall

  • A community hall where most of the functions like Marriage Receptions,

    • Birthday parties and other functions takes place. Currently Barathanatiyam Arangetam took place. This Hall is the Sacred Heart church belongings.

    Specials

  • Sacred Heart Church is 1st dravida artitecture catholic church.

    • The construction of this church is in the model of the Hindu temple. The pillars were similar to Dravidian style decorated by bundle of plantains. This church shows the connection with Dravidian architecture and art.

  • New Life AG Church

    • References

    Parakuntu Wikipedia
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