Category: Pathanamthitta

Maramon, the small town on the banks of river Pampa in Pathanamthitta, is famous for the Maramon Convention held every year. Maramon convention is Asia’s largest Christian gathering that usually takes place during the first week of lent, most probably in February. This eight-day convention is conducted by the missionaries of Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association…

August 15, when all the Indians celebrate Independence of our country from the British rule, the villagers of Anandhapally in Pathanamthitta, are busy arranging and celebrating Maramadi Bull Surfing. Even Though Kerala conducts a lot of bull races, Maramadi bull race is the most popular among them, as it forms a vital part of our…

Kerala is known as the land of coconuts trees, majestic elephants, black peppers, snake boat races etc. Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali or Aranmula Boat Race is one of the most ancient snake boat races performed in Kerala as part of our cultural rituals. Boat races are usually conducted on Uthrattathi asterism during the Onam festival, according…

Aranmula, one of the heritage villages of Kerala is located in Pathanamthitta district. Aranmula is famous among the locals and other tourists for the variant surprises that it offers like, a religious visit to Aranmula Sree Parthasarathy Temple, a thrilling experience of watching Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali conducted during the Onam festival and finally for the…

Pathanamthitta with its dense forests and bewitching rivers is one of the tourist destinations in all Kerala. Konni reserve forests present the best of the evergreen trees and distinctive varieties of flora and fauna within its premises. Konni Elephant training centre is one of the much-visited spots in Pathanamthitta. Within Konni reserve forests, there lies…

Aranmula Temple dedicated to Lord Krishna is situated in the blissful plain of Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. There are many historical myths and legends in relation to the origin of the Aranmula Temple. It is believed that the idol of Lord Krishna was brought to the temple on a raft made with six pieces of bamboo,…

Kadammanitta Devi temple well known for the annual performance of Padayani is one of the ancient temples in South Kerala, in Pathanamthitta district. Thousands of devotees flood into the temple courtyard to witness and enjoy the majestic art form of Padayani- Kadammanitta Padayani-  performed every year as part of a ritual. The 10-day-long annual festival…

Kaviyoor Mahadeva temple located on the banks of river Manimala is a famous tourist attraction in Pathanamthitta district. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is also known as Thrikkaviyoor Mahadeva temple. This temple is quite different from the other temples in the locality as it is historically significant and is preserved by the Archeological Department…

Malayalapuzha Devi Temple is one of the few famous pilgrim centers dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. This Bhagavathy temple is located at a distance of 8 km from Pathanamthitta town, built around 1000 years ago. The idol of Goddess Bhadrakali is in her fierce form as she was enshrined in the temple right after she killed…

Located at Omallur, 6 km away from Pathanamthitta town, Manjinikkara Dayara Church is a famous Christian pilgrim center in Kerala. Devotees come to church to see the mortal remains of Mar Ignatius Elias III, the Holy Patriarch of Anthiod. Mar Ignatius Elias reached Manjinikkara in 1931 and found the place to be extremely peaceful and…