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?Chengannur Kerala • India
Chengannur
Coordinates: 9°20′N 76°38′E / 9.33, 76.63
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 7 m (23 ft)
District(s)	Alappuzha
Population • Density	25,391 (2001) • 800/km² (2,072/sq mi)
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 689121 • +479 • KL-30&KL-4
Website: www.chengannur.in

Coordinates: 9°20′N 76°38′E / 9.33, 76.63 Chengannur,ചെങ്ങന്നൂര്‍ (in Malayalam), is a muncipal town in Alappuzha district of Kerala state in South path of India. Chengannur (also spelt Chenganoor/ Chenganur/ Chengannoor), is located in the extreme east part of Alappuzha district. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links India_Kerala_locator_map. ... Image File history File links Locator_Dot. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The geography of India is diverse, with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, hills, and plateaus. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... The divisions of a district. ... For the town with the same name, see Alappuzha. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Example of a PIN: The PIN code of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or post code system used by the Indian Postal Service. ... For the past decade or so, telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India. ... Licence plates on the back of a taxi in Kolkata. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... For the town with the same name, see Alappuzha. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

Location

It is 117 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram on the MC Road. It is watered by the river Pamba. It borders Pathanamthitta district. Nearest towns are Pandalam on the south, Thiruvalla on the north, Mavelikkara on the west and Pathanamthitta on the east. , Thiruvananthapuram   (Malayalam: തിരുവനന്തപുരം TiruvanÅ­ntapuraṁ), also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. ... The Main Central Road (MC Road) is the arterial State Highway in the Travancore region of Kerala state, India. ... For the district with the same name, see Pathanamthitta district Pathanamthitta is a city and a municipality in Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Pandalam is one among the fastest growing towns in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India. ... Thiruvalla (previously spelled Tiruvalla) is a city and Taluk located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala in India. ... , Mavelikara is a town and a municipality in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... For the district with the same name, see Pathanamthitta district Pathanamthitta is a city and a municipality in Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[1] Chengannur had a population of 25,391. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Chengannur has an average literacy rate of 88%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 88% and female literacy of 88%. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

Name

Nammalvar of the 1st millennium CE, describes Chenkunrur or Chenganoor as a town where the smoke, emanating from the Vedic ritual yagna, fills the sky and as a place surrounded by rich lush vegetation (of bananas and coconuts). The name is derived from Chennu Ninne Uru which means 'the place where they stopped'. It was named after a temple of Shiva and Parvati was established here after a sage made them come and stop there.. Nammalvar was a Hindu bhakti saint, well-known for his many poems about devotion to Vishnu. ... This article discusses the historical religious practices in the Vedic time period; see Dharmic religions for details of contemporary religious practices. ... Yagna is an ancient vedic ritual, where sacrifices are made to a particular divinity, using fire (Agni) as a medium. ...

Myth

Chengannur is famous for its Shiva temple Chengannur Mahadeva Kshetram, where thousands have darshan of aaratu festival goddess Parvathy. Here goddess Parvathy's abdomen part fell when Lord Mahavishnu used his sudharshana chakram to cut her body when Lord Shiva was dancing in anger with her body - after she fell in homa gundam of daksha yagnam. The devotees to the famous Temple in Sabarimala where Lord Ayyappa is believed to be present will do darshan in the Shiva temple in Chengannur as Shiva is supposed to be the father of Ayyappa. (Lord Ayyappa was brought up as an orphan in the Panthalam Palace) Darshan is a Sanskrit and Hindu (also used to some extent in Urdu) term meaning sight (in the sense of an instance of seeing something or somebody), vision, apparition, or a glimpse. ... Parvathy Jayaram is an award-winning film actress from Kerala, India. ...

• Chengannur Mahadeva Temple

Places of pilgrimage

Mahadeva Temple-Chengannur, Sharngakavu Devi Temple-Venmoney (Famous for the Vishu Festival),Gandharvamutham Devi Temple - Mulakuzha, Kozhuvalloor Devi Temple - Kozhuvalloor (Famous for Kumbha Karthika Festival), Kuthiravattom Ayyappa Temple-Parachantha Kozhuvallor, Divya Jyothi Temple Kozhuvalloor,Parumala Church, Puthencavu Church, Mannar Juma Masjid, Aranmula Parthsarathi Temple, Cheriyanadu Balasubrahmanya Temple (famous for Pallivilakku, Kaavadiyaattam & Shashtivratham), Elanjimel Vallikkavu Devikshethram, Kthiravattom Ayyappakshethram, Puthukkulangara temple Othara (famous for Padayani), Azhakiyakavu Devi Kshethram, Neervilakom Ayyappa Temple(famous for Pallivilakku, Kaavadiyaattam, Velakakali & Ayyappan pattu), Edanadu Mahadvakshethram, Puthancavu Devi Kshetram, Sasthamkulangara Narasimha murthi Temple (The only Narasimha murthi temple in Central Travancore),Malakkara Vishnu Kshethram (anandashyanam), Kotta Mahadeva temple (owned by Travancore Devaswom and prathishtas are same like Chengannur Mahadeva Temple, Kotta Gandarvamuttam Devi Temple, Puliyur Krishna temple, Thrichittattu Krishna Temple, Vandimala Devasthanam, Nellikkal Devi Temple, Edanattidum Devi Temple, Pennukkara Devi Temple, NeduvaramKodu Mahadeva Temple and Alakkavu Devi Temple. Venmoney is a village in Alappuzha district of Kerala state in South India. ... A traditional vishu kanni setting Vishu (Malayalam:വിഷു)-(American Vjéshu) is a festival held in the state of Kerala (and adjoining areas of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu) in India around the first day in the Malayalam month of Medam (April – May). ...   The Hindu god Ayyappan is one of southern India’s most revered deities. ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ...

Important Locations in Chengannur

Neervilakom

Location

Neervilakom is one of the beautiful villages situated between Aranmula and Chengannur. This place is located, 5 km away from Chengannur and 7 km away from Aranmula. Neervilakom is a part of Aranmula panchayat and Pathanamthitta district. Neervilakom is the geographical border of Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts. Neighbour villages are Malakkara, Arattupuzha, Puthancavu, Kurichumuttam and Piralsherry.

How to travel

The main access to Neervilakom village is Chengannur- Pandalam parallel road. Other accesses are Arattupuzha - Neervilakom road, Malakkara- Neervilakom road, Chakkittappadi-Neervilakom road and Aranmula- Chengannur parallel road. Limited bus services are available. Auto rickshaws and taxis are available for convenient travelling.

Name

The meaning of Neervilakom is “The land, surrounded by water”. The name is derived from Neeru vilakom. On the other hand Neervilakom means “neeru kurutha idam” (it simply means, this land gives 100% profit in agriculture). This name is established, during Thiruvithamcore ruled under Cheravamsha.

Specialties

The special attraction of Neervilakom is paddy fields. This place is surrounded by more than 100,000 acres (400 km²) of paddy fields. 95% of the villagers are farmers. Main products are rice, coconut, rubber and vegetables. Terrace of paddy fields in Yunnan Province, southern China. ...

Places of pilgrimage

• Sree Dharmashastha Temple.
• Peringattukavu Devi Temple.
• Nilakkal Mahadeva Kudumba Temple.
• Kuttamthu Murthi Temple.
• Orthodox Church.
• More than ten “Nagraja kavus” in this place.

Mulakuzha

Mulakuzha panchayath is situated around 6 km from Chengannur on the MC Road, blessed with beautiful nature.

Famous "Century hospital" is in this panchayath. It is the biggest corporate hospital in Central Kerala, is owned by Central Travancore Specialists Hospital Ltd.

Other attractions include "Mulakuzha Gandharvamuttam Devi temple" which is famous for legends besides 'Juma Masjid'. St. Thomas Marthoma Church and St Mary's orthodox church are famous pilgrim centres. Temples, Mousques and Churches are situated nearby showing brotherhood among all communities.

Important educational institutions are MMARS, GVHSS Mulakuzha, St.Gregorios Public School, Christian College etc. It borders Pathanamthitta district.

"Kozhuvalloor" is a village in Mulakkuzha panchayat. Kozhuvallor Devi Temple & Kuthiravattom Ayyappa Temple are famous for their legends. Kozhuvalloor Devi Temple's " Kettukazha" on Kumbha Kaarthika is very famous. The " Changappadam Chal" Separates Mulakkuzha Panchayath & Venmony Panchayath In South Side."DivyaJyothi Sree NarayanaGuru temple" in Kozhuvalloor is a pilgrim centre just as Sivagiri. The famous bible school also in this village.

Cheriyanad

Cheriyanad (ചെറിയനാട്)is a village situated 8 k.m south-west of Chengannur. It comes under Chengannur taluk. On Malayalam Wiki Cheriyanad is the name of a village in the Chengannur Taluk of Alleppey district of Kerala state in India. ...

Puliyoor

Puliyoor is away from 4 km from Chengannur, it comes under Chengannur taluk, famous of Puliyoor temple (famous of Kavadiyattam) one of the panchambalam temples. and Malankara Catholic church situated in Puliyoor hill it can be see from anywhere near the town. There is also St. Mary's and St. George Orthodox Church. All the communities live here in perfect harmony, partaking in inter-religious functions in full spirit. The famous families here are, the Ambadans, Kattilparampil, Charuvathekkethil, Kunnil, Neelamana to name a few. Ahead of palachuvaddu is a vast area of paddy fields spread on both sides of Chengannur-Mannar Road. Puliyoor kavadiattam is celebrated by all with full grandeur. The holy pilgrimage to Parumala goes through Puliyoor, wherein the devotees take rest, pray, and get refreshed at the Orthodox Church (Puliyoor Palli) and move forward to the THIRUMENI's shrine.

Pennukkara

Pennukkara is a small village, 5 km away from Chengannur, it is under Ala village. This place is quite green.

Schools & colleges

• College of Engineering Chengannur
• Christian College, Chengannur
• Sree Narayana College Chengannur
• Sree Ayyappa College, Eramallikara
• St. Gregorios School, Chengannur
• Mathews Mar Athanasius Residential School, Chengannur
• High School Kallissery
• Metropolitan High School Puthencavu
• Ebenezer EM High School, Kallissery
• Govt Boys School
• Govt Girls School
• St Anne's School
• Thalapanagad LP School
• St.George Public School Kozhuvalloor
• St Mary's Residentail Mulakkuzha
• Devaswom Board High School, Cheriyanad
• Devaswom Board Higher Secondary School, Cheriyanad
• Srivijayeshwari High School, Cheriyanad
• St Judes UP School,Venmoney
• Govt High School, Puliyoor
• Snehagiri UP School, Puliyoor
• Govt Primary School, Thonakadu
• Mar Philexinos U P School, Puthencavu
• G M P Kindergarten School, Puthencavu
• C M S U P School, Kodukulanji
• John Memorial High School,Kodukulanji.
• Christ Church Vidyapeeth, Kodukulanji.
• Mar Pilexinos L P School Neervilakom
• N S S High School, Edanad
• Govt U.P.S Perissery

The College of Engineering, Chengannur College of Engineering Chengannur, commonly known as CEC, is one of the premier undergraduate engineering institutes in the state of Kerala, India. ... Venmoney is a village in Alappuzha district of Kerala state in South India. ... Kodukulanji is a small village situated in Chengannur Taluk, Alleppey Dist Kerala, India and is located around 3 km north of Achan Kovil river and 7 km south of Pamba river. ... Kodukulanji is a small village situated in Chengannur Taluk, Alleppey Dist Kerala, India and is located around 3 km north of Achan Kovil river and 7 km south of Pamba river. ...

References

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External links

• Chengannur Town Business and other important People
• Chengannur Mahadeva Temple
• History & information about Chengannur
• College of Engineering Chengannur
• Christian College Chegannur