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 Keralatheeram.com: Thanneermukkom BundThanneermukkom Bund (Thannermukkom Salt Water Barrier) was constructed as a part of the Kuttanad Development Scheme to prevent tidal action and intrusion of salt water into the Kuttanad low-lands across Vembanad Lake between Thannermukkom on south and Vechur on north. Thanneermukkom Bund was constructed in 1974 and is functional since 1976. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Punnapra-VayalarThe Punnapra-Vayalar uprising was a popular uprising in the princely state of Travancore, under British India in 1946.The interpretation of this incident is still debated. The Communists in Kerala maintain this as a struggle for freedom against the oppression of the state by the Diwan. Some individuals argue this was neither an uprising nor a liberation struggle. They suggest certain Communist leaders instigated the coir workers belonging to the Ezhava community to wage a war against the then administration led by Sir C. P. Ramaswami Iyer. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Chettikulangara TempleChettikulangara Sree Bhagavathi temple is one of the most renowned temples in Kerala. The temple is located at Chettikulangara in Mavelikkara taluk of Alappuzha district in the south Indian state of Kerala. One important aspect of the Chettikulangara Sree Bhagavathi temple is that the deity appears as Maha Saraswathi in the morning, as Maha Lakshmi at noon and Sri Durga or Bhadrakali in the evening. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Krishnapuram PalaceThe Krishnapuram Palace, a protected monument of the Dept of Archaeology, is situated near the Krishnaswamy Temple at Krishnapuram on the left side of the National Highway between Ochira and Kayamkulam in the District of Alapuzha. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Alappuzha BeachReferred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors. Today, Alappuzha and its beach are a huge attraction for tourists who are in search of some different experience. The waters of the sea rush towards you as you approach it and seems more than willing to reveal the earthly story of this quaint little town. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: KonniKonni is an important junction on the Muvattupuzha-Punalur route. It is about 11 km from the district headquarters. It is an important center for cash crops like rubber, pepper, coffee and ginger which form the backbone of the agricultural economy of the state. Konni assembly constituency is part of Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency). 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Kakki ReservoirKakki Reservoir is an artificial lake, located in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The lake, which was created when Kakki and Anathode dams were built, is on one of the tributaries of Pamba, the Kakki tributary. The dams were built in 1966 as part of the Sabarigiri Hydroelectric project. Full reservoir level (FRL) is 981.45 meters above sea level according to the operators of the "twin" reservoirs, the Kerala State Electricity Board.[2] The reservoir, which is also a tourist spot, is nestled in the Pathanamthitta reserve forest, very close to the Western Ghats. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Perunthenaruvi WaterfallsThe name "Perunthenaruvi" means "The Great Honey Stream". It is a popular tourist destination. Located on the Western Ghats of the Sahyadri Range, Perunthenaruvi is famous for the waterfalls there. The waterfalls are known for their wide area, rather than their height. The stream later unites with the Pamba River. The Perunthenaruvi Waterfall on the banks of the pamba river, is a natural fall down a rocky path into a ravine about 100 feet deep. Ideal for an outing, this place is a popular picnic spot . 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: AranmulaAranmula is situated in the south western state in India. It is situated on the banks of the river Pampa. Traditions, cultural variations, traditional village life, sceneries are unique for Aranmula. It is a suburb of Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District. Nearby important places are Pathanamthitta (10 km), Pandalam (14 km) Chengannur (10 km). 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: SabarimalaSabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage center located in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala. Sabarimala is believed to be the place where the Hindu God Ayyappan meditated after killing the powerful demoness, Mahishi. Ayyappan's temple is situated here amidst 18 hills. The temple is situated on a hilltop at an altitude of 468 m above mean sea level, and is surrounded by mountains and dense forests. Temples exist in each of the hills surrounding Sabarimala. While functional and intact temples exist at many places in the surrounding areas like Nilackal, Kalaketi, and Karimala, remnants of old temples survive to this day on remaining hills. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Jadayu RockChadayamangalam" or "Jadayumangalam" is historically an important place. It's a beautiful village lying between Kilimanoor and Kottarakara, 14km away from Kilimanoor and 21km from Kottarakara. It is situated on the South East side of Kottarakkara Taluk and this place is enriched with huge Black Rocks which attracts and fascinates everyone who looks upon them. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Shenduruny Wildlife SanctuaryThe Shenduruny forest - declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1984 gets its name from an endemic species of tree called Chenkurunji (Gluta travancorica). In the central region of this moist, mixed deciduous forest, spread over hilly terrain of over 100 sq km, is the 26 sq km artificial lake formed by the Parappara dam built across the Shenduruny and Kulathupuzha rivers. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Taj Mahal MazjidAbout 400 years back there lived in Malabar (now North Kerala) a famous Muslim cleric. He had a disciple called Ali Hassan who was a mystic. With the blessings of the cleric Ali Hassan set out on a trip to the south. He first reached Oachira and from there a place called Puthiyakavu.The area was covered with dense forests and was believed to have been the preserve of a deadly black serpent. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Ashtamudi LakeAshtamudi Lake in the Kollam District of Kerala, India, is the second largest and deepest wetland ecosystem, a palm-shaped (also called octopus-shaped) large water body, next only to the Vembanad estuary ecosystem of the state. Ashtamudi means 'eight coned'(Ashta = 'eight'; mudi = 'coned') in the local language of Malayalam. This name is indicative of the lake's topography: a lake with multiple branches. The lake is also called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. Ashtamudi Wetland was included in the list of wetlands of international importance, as defined by the Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Thenmala Eco-tourismThenmala is the meeting point of Kollam-Shencottah road and Trivandrum-Shencottah road, surrounded by dense forest, 66 kms east of Kollam. Thenmala is a tourist place near Punalur town, Kollam district in KeralaThere are a large number of rubber and tea plantations in Thenmala. Timber of all varieties are exported from here to all parts of the country. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: PunalurPunalur is one of the important industrial centers of kerala. Punalur suspension bridge is very famous. The Suspension bridge accross the Kallada river is the only one of its kind in south India and it is 400 ft long. A concrete bridge has been constructed near by and now the suspension bridge is only of archaeological interest. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: AmruthapuriThis place is noted for tourist attraction. The place is famous in the name of Matha Amruthanandamayi. The area has a smooth geographical feature. Backwaters and sea are present here. It is also known as Amruthapuri (in the name of Matha Aruthanandamayi). Amritapuri is the realisation of the ancient Indian ideal "the whole world is one family" (vasudhaiva kutumbakam). 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Neyyar DamNeyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot. Lying against the southern low hills of the Western Ghats, Neyyar Dam has a scenic lake. Neyyar dam is situated at Kallikkad Panchayath of Neyyattinkara Taluk. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Sasthamkotta LakeIt is also categorized as a wetland, is the largest fresh water lake in Kerala. The lake is named after the ancient Sastha temple (a pilgrimage center) located on its bank. It is surrounded by hills on all sides except south where a bund has been constructed separating the lake from the neighboring rice fields. The present area of the lake is 375 ha since large part of the lake is occupied for agriculture. The lake is used for fishing. The source of water is from the underground sprouts. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Palaruvi WaterfallsPalaruvi – literally means stream of milk - is one of Kerala's most picturesque waterfalls, cascading down a height of 300 feet. It is a favourite picnic spot for visitors from all over south India. The journey to Palaruvi through the dense tropical forest is a spellbinding experience. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Beema Palli (Mosque)This is a holy place of Muslim pilgrimage. The mosque is dedicated to Beema Beevi a Muslim lady with miracle spiritual powers. It is believed that she is a member of the family of Prophet Mohammed and arrived from Mecca (Saudi Arabia) to preach the Muslim religion-Islam. Beema Beevi and her son Sayyidussaheed Maheen Aboobaker were interred here. 0 minutes ago |
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 Keralatheeram.com: Vikram Sarabhai Space CentreThe Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), focusing on rocket and space vehicles for India's satellite programme. It is located in Thiruvananthapuram, in the Indian state of Kerala. The center had its beginnings as the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) in 1962. It was renamed in honor of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the Indian space program. VSSC is surrounded by the villages of Veli to the south, Kulathoor to east, and Pallithura to the north. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: Peppara Wild Life SanctuaryThe Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary constitutes the catchments of the Peppara Dam on the Karamana River near Thiruvananthapuram, India. The area is composed of natural beauty that everyone will stay there.The Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on Thiruvanthapuram-Ponmudi Road, about 50 km northeast of Thiruvananthapuram. Forest types include West coast tropical evergreen, Southern hilltop tropical evergreen, West cast semi-evergreen, Southern moist mixed deciduous forest, Myristica swamp forest, and sub-montane hill valley swamp forest. 0 minutes ago |
 Keralatheeram.com: PonmudiPonmudi is connected to Trivandrum by a narrow winding road offering scenic views on the way to Ponmudi. The climate is pleasant year-round. Trivandrum serves as a base for trekking and hiking. There are also tea gardens in the area. Other attractions near Ponmudi include Golden Valley and a number of rivulets and rapids, some even across the road. The lush forest area has tropical vegetation. A variety of wildlife inhabits the hills. The Golden Valley offers vistas of the hills and access to the Kallar river. Flowing though a wilderness area, it has rounded pebbles, cool water, fish, and lush green trees. 0 minutes ago |
| Keralatheeram.com: Aruvikkara Dam It is on the banks of the serene Karamana River is this lovely picnic destination called Aruvikkara. The place is popular for its verdant surroundings, a beautiful dam, and the Durga temple. Near the temple is a meandering stream replete with fish that quite fearlessly swim close to the shore in schools to have the crumbs thrown in by the visitors. The fish here are considered holy, and feeding them is believed to cure ailments such as warts, whiteheads and blemishes on the skin. Boating facilities are available at the reservoir. 0 minutes ago |
| Keralatheeram.com: Kovalam Beach Kovalam Beach is one of the well known beaches in India. It has three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky outcroppings. Shallow waters stretching for hundreds of meters are ideal for swimming. The beaches have steep palm covered headlands and are lined with shops that offer all kinds of goods and services. The larger of the beaches is called Light House Beach for its 35 meter high light house which towers over it atop Kurumkal hillock. 0 minutes ago |
| Keralatheeram.com: Veli Beach Veli Beach lies 1 km away from Shanghumugham beach, by the side of the Veli lagoon or lake. The Veli lagon is seperated from the Arabian sea by a narrow sand bar. A beautiful park and a floating restaurant attracts tourists. 0 minutes ago |
| Keralatheeram.com: Shanghumugham Beach The site, India Kerala, is home to a complete pantheon of details and information about one of the most picturesque and spellbindingly beautiful beaches located in Kerala, gods own country, in south India, India, with the current focus being on the grand and immensely beautiful beach referred to as the Shanghumugham beach, located in Kerala, god's own country, south India, India. 0 minutes ago |
| Keralatheeram.com: Kuthira Malika Kuthira Malika is a palace in Thiruvananthapuram built by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma. It is located on the southeastern side of the Padmanabhaswamy temple. The Palace was constructed in 1840, and is named Kuthira Malika or the Mansion of Horses, because there are one hundred and eight horses that are carved in the wooden wall brackets, which supports the southern roof. 0 minutes ago |