Pamba River also referred to as Dakshina Ganga or the Ganges of South India is the third-largest river in the Southern part of our country flowing with its majesty and grandeur for about 174 km. Pampa river starts the journey from Pulachimalai in the Western Ghats and flows through different terrains of Ranni, Ayroor, Pathanamthitta, Kuttanad etc and at last ends into the Vembanadu Lake or Vembanadu Kayal.
Upon its glorious journey, Pamba passes through wild forests and medicinal herbs, thus the silver clear water of the river has many medicinal benefits upon consumption and bath. Pathanamthitta district is surrounded by the Pamba river contributing much to the inhabitants of the nearby regions. Kuttanad, widely considered to be the rice bowl of Kerala, is famous for its rice cultivation. The freshwater from the river serves best for the irrigation needs of the farmers. Thus, it can be said that the holy river has multiple significance in the lives of the people. Agricultural, religious, medicinal and cultural prominence of the river has made it the lifeline of our heritage.
There are many well-known temples and tourist attractions on the banks of the river. Sabarimala temple which resides among the dense forest of the Sabari hills is intimately connected with the Pampa river. Before starting the trek towards the temple, the pilgrims take a dip in Pampa to cleanse their sins and impurities of mind and soul for the further journey. Cherukolpuzha convention of the Hindus and Maramon Convention, the largest Christian convention in Asia, is being held at the banks of this holy river attaining the blessings of its divine presence. The unique and traditionally peculiar Aranmula Parthasarathy temple is on the banks of the Pamba River.
Visit the Pampa river for the peaceful ambiance it spreads. Get the feel of its glory and majesty upon a serene bath in the river. Get your thoughts, imaginations, and wisdom sharpened upon its riverbank.
