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PATHANAMTHITTA
is a city situated in the very heart of the Central Travancore region of Kerala State, India.It is the Headquarters of The Pathanamthitta District. The city has a population of 38,000. It is known as the 'Pilgrim Capital of Kerala'. Pathanamthitta is a fast-developing town and business center. It is the main transport hub to the famous Hindu pilgrim center of Sabarimala. The main trunk road to Sabarimala is from Pathanamthitta. The Main Eastern Highway (Punalur-Pathanamthitta-Muvattupuzha Road/SH-08) and T.K.Road(Thiruvalla-Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Road/SH-07) pass through Pathanamthitta. Pathanamthitta is a cosmopolitan city, with people of different faiths like Hindus, Christians, and Muslims live in harmony. Pathanamthitta District has a communal break up of Hindus 55.58%, Christians 40.35%, Muslims 4.03%.
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St. Mary's Church
Mannadi
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Niranam village
Niranam village is an early Christian centre of India. The St mary's Church here is founded by St Thomas, the Apostle. Niranam also has ancient temples and a mosque. Niranam poets lived here.
Pandalam
is famous for its ancient castles and also for its holiness. It is famous because it is believed to be the home of Lord Ayyapa of Sabarimala.Pandalam was the capital of the ancient Travancore kingdoms. It was established around 79 ME (903 AD).The World-famous Pilgrim Town of Central Travancore. Site of the Pandalam Palace. Golden Casket (the sacred ornaments of Lord Ayyappa) are kept here.
Mannadi
is situated 13 km from Adoor. This is where Veluthampi Dalawa, the renowned freedom fighter of Travancore, spent his last days. The ancient Bhagavathy Temple here has some exquisite stone sculptures. The annual festival is held in February/March. The Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folk Arts functions here.
Perunthenaruvi Water falls
The spectacular waterfalls pludge down into a ravine from a rocky height of 60 - 100 ft. It is accessible by bus from Kollam.
Aranmula
venue of the annual boat race on the Pamba river; the place is also famous for its metal mirrors (Aranmula kannadi).
Konni
Elephant Cage.A hill town, Konni is famous for timber trade and wild elephant training centre.This is a town with meadows and hills stands on the bank of river Achakovil. It is surrounded by clove and pepper plantations. Elephants trapped from the forest area are also tamed here.
Maramon
The river-bed of the Pampa here witnesses the annual Maramon Convention, the largest Christian gathering in Asia.
Manjinikkara
A bishop who came in early 1900s from Antioch to settle a dispute between two Christian congrgations later died and was buried here.Thousands of followers assemble on foot every year from various parts of the country during second week of February to commemorate the events and pay their respects.
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