Kerala is situated between - The Western Ghats and the Arabian Sean with an area of approx. 390000 sq.km.
Kerala has 14 districts and its capital is Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala State has been divided into 14 districts, 21 revenue divisions, 14 District Panchayats, 63 taluks, 152 CD blocks, 1453 revenue villages, 999 Gram panchayats, 5 corporations and 53 municipalities
The Lord of Ocean - Lord Varuna
The Lord of Ocean - Lord Varuna
Kerala's chief Minister who became the Governor of Punjab - Pattam Thanupillai.
Kerala's chief Minsiters
1.EMS
2.Pattam Thanupillai
3.C.Keshavan
4.R.Shankar
5.Achuta Menon
6.P.K Vasudevan
7.C.H.Mohammaed Koya
8.Karunakarn
9.A.K Antony
10.E.K Nayanar
11.V.S Achyutamenon
12. Oommen Chandy
The first chief minister of Kerala - E.M.S Namboothiripad.
Peppara Wildlife sanctuary - Located to Karana River, Thiruvanathapuram,
Neyyar Wildlife sanctuary - Famous for Crocodiles , Steve Irwin Rehabilitation and Research Center- Neyyar river (tributaries of Mullayar and Kallar)
Shenduruni Wildlife sanctuary - Shenduruni is a name of tree – Pathanapuram Taluk at Kollam.(older than Indus valley settlement)
Idduki Wildlife sanctuary – Also known as Eravikulam national Park – Thodupuzha and udumbanchola in Idukki. - Three dams - cheruthoni- Idukki – Kulamavu.
Parambikulam Wildlife sanctuary – Palakkad. Lies between Anamalai and Nelliampathi Hills.- Famous for Kannimara Teak which has been given the award of Mahavarishka Puraskar by Indian govt.
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary - Near to Kannur – Famous for Mangrove
Muthanga Wildlife sanctuary – Sultan bethery – Wayanad – Fame for Elephants.
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary - the richest bird habitat on peninsular India – Also known as The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary – Kothamangalam – Ernakulam dist – Bank of Periyar.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary – Vembanadu Lake – Famous for Pathiramanal (sands of midnight)
(Vembanadu lake – Alleppey also known as Punnamada lake and Kochi lake where Nehru Trophy boat race is conducting) India's Longes lake and Kerala's Largest lake – Vembanadu Lake.
Silent Valley National Park - Nilgiri Hills, Palakkad. Also known as Sairandhrivanam – Kunthi puzha river. Silent Valley is home to the largest population of Lion-tailed Macaque (Simha Valan Kurangu)
Eravikulam National Park - Situated in Idukki , the home of Nilgiri Tahr. Anamudi , the highest peak in India in this park.
National Parks in Kerala
Eravikulam National Park - Idukki
Karimpuzha National Park - Palaghat
Mathikettan Shola National Park - Idukki (famous for cardamom)
Pampadum Shola National Park - Idukki (Munnar)
Periyar National Park - Idukki (Thekkadi) – Also Pathanamthitta .
Silent Valley National Park - Palaghat
National Highways in Kerala
NH47 Walayar - Kaliyikkavila
National Highway 47 (NH 47) has a length of 640 Kilometers in total. It starts from Salem and ends at Kanyakumari.
NH17 Thalappadi - Edappally
National Highway 17 has a length of 1269 in total. It starts from Panvel and ends at in Edappally in Kerala
NH49 Bodymettu - Kundannoor
National Highway 49 has a length of 290 Kilometeres in total. The highway starts at Kundanoor near Cochin bypass and ends at the eastern tip of Rameshwaram Island
47A Kundannoor - Wiilington Island
National Highway 47A is the shortest highway in India.It has a length of 6 Kilometeres in total.It links the man-made isle of Willingdon Island with Kochi bye-pass.
NH208 Kollam - Aryankavu
National Highway 49 has a length of 195 Kilometers in total. This starts fromKollam and ends at Thirumangalam in Tamilnad.It travers 70 kilometeres in Kerala
NH212 Kozhikode - Moolahalla
National Highway 212 has a total length of 250 kilometeres in total.This starts from NH17 at Kozhikode and ends at Muthanga-Karnataka
NH213 Palakkad - Kozhikode
NH213 Palakkad - Kozhikode
National Highway 213 has is a length of 130 km in total. It starts at Kozhikode and ends at Palakkad
NH220 Kollam - Theni
National Highway 220 has a total length of 265 Kilometers in length.It starts from NH47 Tamilnadu-Theni and and ends at Kollam on NH47.
(Kollam-Theni-210 Kms)
There are 72 state highways in Kerala.
The Rivers in Kerala
There are 44 rivers in Kerala, all but three originating in the Western Ghats.[1]
The following is a list of the westward-flowing rivers of Kerala state in southern India, in order of length, and their tributaries. These rivers all originate in the Western Ghats range and flow westward into the Kerala Backwaters or into the Arabian Sea. Length in kilometers is in parentheses.
Three rivers, the Kabani, Bhavani and Pambar rise in Kerala and flow eastwards, Kabini into Karnataka and the other two into Tamil Nadu.
Periyar River (244) (Longest)
Edamala River
Cheruthoni River
Mullayar River
Muthirapuzha River
Perinjankutti River
Bharatapuzha River (209)
Thuthapuzha River
Gayathripuzha River
Kalpathipuzha River
Kannadipuzha River
Pamba River (176)
Chaliyar River (169)
Chalakudy River (169)
Parambikulam River
Kadalundy River (130)
Achankoil River (128)
Kallada River (121)
Muvattupuzha River (121)
Valapattanam River (110)
Chandragiri River (105)
Manimala River (90)
Vamanapuram River (88)
Kuppam River (88)
Meenachil River (78)
Kuttiyadi River (74)
Karamana River (68)
Shiriya River (68)
Karingode River (64)
Ithikkara River (56)
Neyyar River (56)
Mahé River (54)
Keecheri River (51)
Perumba River (51)
Uppala River (50)
Karuvanoor River (48)
Kurumali River
Anjarakkandi River (48)
Tirur River (48)
Neeleshwaram River (46)
Pallikkal River (42)
Kallayi River (40)
Korapuzha River (40)
Mogral River (34)
Kaveripuzha River (31)
Thanikkudam River (29)
Manam River (27)
Thalassery River (28)
Chittary River (25)
Ramapuram River (19)
Ayiroor River (17)
Bangra Manjeswara River (16) (smallest)
Main waterfalls in Kerala
Athirappally - Vazhachal Athirappally Waterfalls is located 63 km from Thrissur. This enchanting waterfall, set n a picturesque wooded area, is a popular picnic spot. The water that cascades down 80 m
joins the Chalakudi River. The fury and beauty of the waterfalls are best watched during monsoon when it attains a phenomenal 400 meters width and falls 80 mtrs deep down on the waiting rocks. The whispering breeze, the lovely sylvan rain forests and the river rich in mineral make an exhilarating experience for any visitor.
Thommankuth
Thommankuth waterfalls is another marvellous wonder of the nature situated at 74 kms from Cochin. There are buses from Thodupuzha, which is 18 kms away from Thommankuth. Hotels and restaurants are available at Thodupuzha.
Palaruvi
75 Kms away from Kollam on the Kollam-Shenkottai road near Aryankavu, is the Palaruvi waterfalls. There are frequent buses from Kollam to Aryankavu.
Cheeyappara
The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai highway. The Cheeyappara Falls cascades down in seven steps. It is a real feast for the eyes. This is also a great place for trekking.
Valara waterfalls are 10 km from Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai highway. Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests.
Thusharagiri
Snuggled cosily in the Western Ghats, are the gurgling waterfalls of Thusharagiri. Meaning the snow capped mountains; Thushargiri exhibits a unique kinship between the land and water.
Kerala Famous Personalities & their Nick Names
•Kerala Vatmiki -Vallathol S. Narayana Menon
•Kerala Vyasan -Kodungalloor Kunikuttan Thampuram
•Kerala Kalidasan -Kerla Varma Valiyakoyi Thampuran
•Kerala Panini -A.R. Raja Raja Varma
•Kerala Scott -C.V. Raman Pillai
•Kerala Ibsen -N. Krishna Pillai
•Kerala Hemingway -M.T. Vasudevan Nair
•Kerala Tulasidasan -Vannikulam Gopalakurup
•Kerala Maupassant -Takazhi Sivasankara Pillai
Kerala Chakraborty - Perumpadappu Mooppil
Kerala Chakraborty - Perumpadappu Mooppil
Alappuzha Ernakulam Idukki Kannur Kasaragod Kollam Kottayam Kozhikode Malappuram Palakkad Pathanamthitta Thiruvananthapuram Thrissur Wayanad
Alapuzha
Venice of the East – Lord Curzon - 6th largest city in Kerala. Formed in 1st August 1957.
Venice of the East – Lord Curzon - 6th largest city in Kerala. Formed in 1st August 1957.
Nehru Trophy Boat Race - Punnammada lake , 2nd Saturday of August .
Mullackal Chirap- a 10 days festival every year in the month of December.
Krishnapuram Palace is there at Alapuzha.
Coir is the most important commodity manufactured in Alapuzha.
Unnuneeli Sandesham - Written about Alapuzha.
Church at Kokkamangalam – one of the 7 churches built by St.Thomas.
Ascharya Choodamani - written by Shaktibadran - from Chengannoor.
Judicial System by George Monro located at Mavelikkara.
The first post office and first telegraph office was formed in Alleppey.
Kuttanad - Granary of Kerala, rice bowl of Kerala.
The first school in Alleppey, the CMS (Church Missionary Society)School, was established in 1816. The school was established by Rev. Thomas Norton, the first CMS missionary to India.
The first Higher secondary school in Alleppey was Leo XIIIth Higher Secondary School opened on 1889 June 1, by Portuguese Bishop John Gomes Pereira of Cochin
Twin cities in Kerala (Ernakulam-cochin)
Commercial Capital of Kerala .
Kerala High Court is here in Ernakulam.
Name derived from Eranakulathappan Temple - Lord Shiva.
Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, better known as Nehru Stadium, is located at Kaloor in Kochi. Established in 1996-97, the stadium is an important sporting venue in Kerala. It has the seating capacity of about 60,000. The stadium is also referred as Kaloor International Stadium.
With the official one day international cricket match played between India and Australia on April 1st 1999, the stadium received international status.
Ernakulam district formed on 1st April 1958
The man made Willington Island, Mattanchery, Fort Kochi, world's most populous area of Vypeen Island, Bolghatty Palace are there in Ernakulam.
Ernakulam district formed on 1st April 1958
The man made Willington Island, Mattanchery, Fort Kochi, world's most populous area of Vypeen Island, Bolghatty Palace are there in Ernakulam.
Idukki
Idukki district was formed on 26 January 1972
The National Highway - 49 connecting Cochin - Madura - Rameswaram passes through the district.
Anamudi, the highest peak in India south of Himalayas, is in the Kuttampuzha Panchayat of Adimali Block.
The National Highway - 49 connecting Cochin - Madura - Rameswaram passes through the district.
Anamudi, the highest peak in India south of Himalayas, is in the Kuttampuzha Panchayat of Adimali Block.
Mattupetti is a hill station situated in Idukki district. It is well famous for its specialized dairy farm called as The Indo – Swiss Livestock Project.
In the heart of the District lies the 'IDUKKI DAM' - Asia's biggest Arch Dam of 555 feet height proudly standing between the two mountains - 'Kuravanmala' (839 meters) and 'Kurathimala' (925 meters )
The 7 steps waterfall here is much loved picnic spot. At each step there is a cascade and Pool beneath. Thommankuthu is an ideal place for adventure tourism.
Kannur
Kannur District is known as the land of looms and lores, because of the loom industries functioning in the district and festivals held in temples. The district is a major centre of Theyyam, a ritual dance of northern Kerala.
Kannur derived from two Malayalam words, ‘Kannan’ (Krishna), a Hindu deity, and ‘Ur’ (place), making it the place of Lord Krishna
Don Francisco de Almeda, the first Portuguese viceroy for India, built the St. Angelo's Fort north of Kannur in 1505.
Payyambalam Beach: It is the beach of the Kannur town. It has an unbroken coastline of a few kilometres. From the beach, one can see ships in transit along the Malabar Coast, that is, beyond Calicut (Kozhikode) and moving towards Mangalore, Goa and Bombay (Mumbai). The well laid out garden and the massive landscaped sculpture of mother and child erected by noted sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman makes it extremely captivating.
Baby Beach: It is called so as it is smaller than its bigger neighbourhood, Payyambalam Beach. The famous St. Angelo Fort is adjacent to it.
Meenkunnu Beach: Situated at Azhikode, it is a few kilometres from the town.
Mapila Bay: Situated near the St. Angelo’s Fort, the Mopila bay has a historical background. Centuries ago, it was the seat of Kolathiri Kings. The Kadalayi Fort and Sree Krishna Temple were quite famous. The remnants of the fort and the temple are still seen in Mopila Bay. A fishing harbour, built with Indo Norwegian project assistance, can be seen at this bay.
Kizhunna Ezhara Beach: Is one of the most secluded beaches in Kerala.
Dharmadam Island: (100 metres away from the mainland at Dharmadam): The small 5 acre (20,000 m²) island covered with coconut palms and dense bushes is a beautiful sight from the Muzhappilangad beach. During low tide, one can walk to the island from the beach. It is surrounded by rivers and seas.
Jimmy George, the veteran Volley Ball player who was selected as one of the top 10 strikers in the world when he was playing for an Italian Club was born and brought up in Kannur.
Snake Park is a famous landmark in the district of Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu
Visha Chikista Kendra at Pappinisseri
Mutthappan Temle is the only temple in Kerala where a Theyyam performance is a daily ritual offering.
Mutthappan Temle is the only temple in Kerala where a Theyyam performance is a daily ritual offering.
Vasco Da Gaamyum charithrathile kaanaappurangalum (Vasco Da Gama and the unknown pages of history) written by Sattyan Edakkad.
Madayipara in Kannur district , a butterfly , Atlas butterfly is a visitor to Madaipara.
Kasargod District was organised as a separate district on 24 May 1984.
Known as Harkwillia to the Arabs.
Kasargod district is one of the rare districts in India which has 7 different languages.
11 rivers flowing through this district out of the 44 rivers.
Bekal fort - is the biggest fort in Kerala is here in Kasargod.
Ananthapura Lake Temple, an ancient and attractive-looking temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Kottancheri Hills - Located near Talakaveri which is the starting point of the Kaveri river
Kareem forest park - the only man made forest in the Kerala
Chandragiri Fort -
Ranipuram Hill Station .
Payaswini River is in Kasargod.
Mallikarjuna Temple is another temple in the heart of Kasargod Town and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Ramnattam, the earlier form of Kathakali originated here in Kollam.
Kollam is the capital of Kerala's cashew industry.
Ashtamudi lake in Kollam.
Kollam is also known as The God's Own Capital
Mukhathala Murari (Sri Krishna Swamy) Temple is in Kollam.
The Poruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada (popularly known as Peruviruthy Malanada, or Malanada) is located at Edakkad Ward – Kollam.
Oachirakali is an annual event at the padanilam (paddy fields) in the month of Vrichikam
Ochira Temple also known as a Sabarimala edathavalam.
The Mahaganapathi (Ganesha) Temple at Kottarakara, famous for its Unniappom.
The Mahaganapathi (Ganesha) Temple at Kottarakara, famous for its Unniappom.
Ammachiveedu Temple is located in the town area. It was established by an aristocratic family, Ammachi Veedu. The annual festival falls on Dhanu every year, but it is to be done after the Mandala Pooja.
The Thrikkadavoor Mahadeva Temple is the best-known Shiva Temple in the District. It is on the banks of Asthamudi lake. The annual sratt festival in Kumbham is held here. Eight official horses are the main attraction of the festival.
Aana Vaal Pidutham[18] Mahotsavam - Umayanalloor Sri Balasubramania (Murugan) Swamy Temple
The Kottamkulangara temple near Chavara,[19] where there is a tradition of males participating in Vilakkeduppu wearing women's dresses.
St. Casmir's Church in Mathilil, Kollam was the first church named for the saint in India.
The Sakthikulangara Dharma Sastha Temple-Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple is known for its Utsavam in the month of Makaram
KOTTAYAM
Kottayam district was formed in July 1949
Kottayam district was formed in July 1949
St. Joseph's Press established in 1844, is the oldest printing press in Kerala
In 1821, Sri Benchamin Bailey has started the 1st printing press in Kerala at Kottayam.
There are more than 50 Shiva temples in Kottayam district
it is the first district to achieve highest literacy rate in the whole of India.
The first tobacco free districts in India.
The famous Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25), an epic struggle for eradication of untouchability, took place.The first college in the state (C.M.S College) was started at Kottayam in 1840
CMS college was previously known as "grammar school". The first school in Kerala, Bakers Memorial was started in Kottayam.
K R Narayanan, the former President of India hails from Kottayam district
K R Narayanan, the former President of India hails from Kottayam district
Panachikad Temple, one of the famous Saraswathy temples in Kerala is located in Kottayam
. Padayani festival at Alapra is performed in Thacharickal Bhagavathi temple.
Kudamaloor lies in Aymanam panchayath that was the theme village of Arundhathi Roy's 'God of Small Things' is in Kottayam.
Elaveezhapoonchira - means valley where leaves don't fall and is named so because the place has no trees. Perhaps this may be the only spot in Kerala from where one can see the beautiful phenomenon of sunrise and sunset in the same spot
Mankallu Mudikal: the hilltops give you the feeling that you are walking in the clouds.
Koonu Kallu (hunch back rock) which is located 4000ft above sealevel. Across this rock is a 1/2 ft. wide bridge called Narakapalam (bridge to hell). From the hilltops, the Arabian Sea can be seen in the distant horizon as a thin blue line. The sunset on a full moon day is sensational, when the moon can be seen rising up like another sun, as the orange sun goes down.
Kayyoor - Nadukani - temple of Lord Sankara Narayana, only ghee is used to light the lamps here.
The author of the first ‘Yathra Vivaranam’ which was published in 1948 and named as “Varthamana Pusthakam” was written by Paremakkal Thomas Kathanar who belonging to this District. The first Malayalam-English
Dictionary and Malayalam Dictionary were published from Kottayam in the year 1846 and 1865
respectively. The first Malayalam Bible was also published from Kottayam.
Kozhikode was formed on 1st January 1957
Vasco Da Gama landed at Kappad (16 km north of Kozhikode) in 1498
It is well known for the timber industry
Beypore or Beypur is a small coastal village in Kozhikode. The place was formerly known as Vaypura / Vadaparappanad. Tippu Sultan named the town Sultan Pattanam
Feroke is the cradle of the tile industry in Kerala -
Ghat Section -popularly known as the Cheerapunji of Kerala.
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary - in Kozhikode
kallai - famous for tiles .
Vasco da Gama landed here, Kappakadavu, in the year 1498
Sweat Meat Street, popularly known as SM street with its cross raods , is the busiest shopping spot of kozhikode
Lokanarkavu Temple- where Thacholi Othenan used to worship here.
Thusharagiri waterfalls in Kozhikode
Malappuram
The district was formed on 16 June 1969
It was called Eranad or Valluvanad.
Nirupama Rao, current Indian ambassador to the US was born at Malappuram
The well-known Teak Museum is located at Nilambur in the Malappuram district of Kerala.
Teak Museum: The teak museum of Malappuram is the world’s fist museum in the world located on the side of Nilambur-Gudallur Road.
Adyan Para: This destination of Malappuram is famous for beautiful waterfalls and trekking.
Vaidyaratnam P.S. Warrier founded the Arya Vaidyasala in 1902
Tirunavaya: This historical place of Malappuram is famous for historical places.
Tirur This district of Malappuram is famous for the important business centres and the birth place of the father of Malayalam literature Thunjath Ramanujan Ezhuthachan.
Palakkad
The district is nicknamed "the granary of Kerala".
Silent Valley National Park - A thick rain forest, with many rare species, it has been declared a National Park.
This well-preserved fort is also known as Tipu's Fort, after Tipu Sultan the son of Hyder Ali.
Chulanur - A peacock sanctuary.
Chittur Gurumadam (Thekkegramam near Arikkode on the Palakkad-Chittur road): Located on the banks of the river Sokanasini (the destroyer of sorrows), this is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the author of Adhyatma Ramayanam and the father figure of Malayalam poetry who spend his last days here
Thenaruvi: It is believed as that waters of this natural spring, located in front of the old Sree Rama Temple here are as sacred as the water of the Ganga.
Pathhanamthitta
Pathanamthitta District was formed on 1st November 1982
The Pamba (176 km/109 mi) which is the third longest river in kerala, has its origin in Pulachimala. The Achankovil river (128 km/80 mi) originates from Pasukida Mettu, and Manimala river (90 km/56 mi) originates from the Thattamalai hills.ared the first polio-free district in India.
The Sabarigiri Hydroelectric project situated at the Pamba basin and the Kakkad Electricity project functions in this district
SH 07, also known as T. K. Road, passes only through Pathanamthitta.
SH 08 also known as Main Eastern Highway, is the second longest state highway of Kerala
The churches at Niranam and Nilackal (Chayal) are believed to be among the seven churches founded by St. Thomas the Apostle
The Kadamanitta Devi Temple is famous for the ten day long Padayani performances held in connection with the annual festival in April/May. Pathamudayam also a special attraction here after the tenth day of festival.
Kodumon Chilanthiyambalam (15 km from Pathanamthitta town):
The water of the Chilanthikinar (well) in the premises of this temple is believed to cure skin diseases. Kodumon is also the birthplace of Sree Shakthi Bhadra, author of Ascharya Chudamani.
Pamba: This is the main halting point on the way to Sabarimala. It is also known as Thriveni Sangamam - the meeting point of three rivers
The Parthasarathi Temple is in Aranamula. Aranmula is also famous for its metal mirrors.
The Ormaperunnal (commemoration day) of Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the declared saint of Malankara Orthodox Church, is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November.
Konni - A hill town, Konni is famous for timber trade and wild elephant training centre
Manjanikkara village is located near Omallur in Pathanamthitta District. The village got its importance form the mortal remains of Mar Ignatius Elias III (Manjinikkara Bava), This is in the month of February.
Pandalam is a holy town in Pathanamthitta
Pandalam had witnessed a rare piece of history when it was first converted to a municipality and later back to a grama panchayat.
The very famous Parumala church is in Pathhanamthitta.
Perunthenaruvi is a beautiful natural waterfall in Pampa river
Thiruvalla - It is also the location of Nedumpuram palace and Paliakkara palace.
Sree Vallabha Temple - The Flag post of the Sree Vallabha temple carved out from a single rock with a Garuda at the top, created by the legendary "Perumthachan". Sree Vallabha temple is one of the 108 vaishnava thirupathis in India.
Thrissur
Thrissur district was formed on July 1, 1949
Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala, and the land of Poorams.
The name Thrissur is derived from 'Thiru-Shiva-Perur' (Malayalam / Tamil), which translates to "The city with the name of the Lord Siva". Thrissur was also known as "Vrishabhadripuram" and "Then Kailasam" (Kailasam of the south) in ancient days
Kodungallur Bharani - The famous Bharani Utsavam is conducted in Meenam (March-April) for eight days. Another important Festival of this in Kodungallur Thalapoli which falls on Dec-Jan every year.
Kerala Sahitya Academy: The Kerala Sahitya Academy was established on August 15, 1956. It aims at the development of Malayalam Language and Literature
Kerala Lalithakala Academy: This was established in 1962
D I E T Thrissur, located at Ramavarmapuram- In 1986, Govt. of India established DIETs in selected districts all over India as a part of National Education Policy 1986
Thiruvanathapuram
The capital city of Kerala.
Thiru Anantha Puram, or the city of the Holy Anantha, is named after Ananthan, the cosmic serpent with a thousand heads, on whose coils Lord Mahavishnu reclines.
Thiruvananthapuram, built on seven hills.
It is also called the IT hub of Kerala
Gandhiji called it as “ the evergreen city of India".
Chirayinkeezhu is famous for the Sarkara Devi Temple, an ancient and one of the most important Devi temples in South India
Places like Sivagiri Mutt established by Sree Narayana Guru and the ancient Janardhana Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The Golden Peak’ or ‘Golden Crown’) is a hill located 61 km north-east of Trivandrum city and 45 km from Nedumangad Town,
Agasthyar who is considered one of the seven Rishis (Saptarishi) of Hindu mythology
Meenmuttyl waterfall is in Agasthyarkoodam peak , that is in Thiruvanathapuram.
Kallar, famous for round-shaped boulders and pebble, is situated en route to the popular hill station of Ponmudi,
The main attractions are the nearby Golden Valley, and the Meenmutti waterfalls
Today, the palace houses a Folklore Museum and a Numismatics Museum set up by the Department of Archaeology
CHANDANAKUDAM MAHOSTSAVAM
Beema Beevi, a pious Muslim woman whose death anniversary is celebrated as chandanakudam mahostsavam in beemapalli. It is a tenth day festival
The deity of the temple is the ‘goddess Sree Bhagavathi’. The temple is known as ‘The Sabarimala Of Women’.
The petals of flowers are dropping from the helicopter during the day of this pongala.
Adult Literacy Programme is being effectively implemented. The Grandhasala Movement had taken roots years back and has grown ever since. In every village, in almost all the wards of panchayats, there is invariably at least one library and a reading room.
The State Central Library, which came into existence in 1829, has a sizable collection of valuable books and periodicals. The British Council Library and the University Library are notable for reference, in the city.
Thiruvallam is a famous tourist backwater destination in Thiruvananthapuram district.
Ancode Pandavanpara is an important site noted for cave paintings and carvings. It is situated at Ancode near Neyyattinkara
Thirichittoor Rock -Thirichittoor Rock (Thirichitta Paara) is located 3 km north of Nedumangad .
Thenmala - "Then" means honey and "Mala" means hillock i.e. it mean honey hills.
Neyyar flows from Agasthyarkoodam the highest peak (1868m above MSL) in the southern end of the Western Ghats.
Neyyattinkara is the birth place of renowned revolutionaries like Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, Veera Raghavan who fought for Indian independence and against the dictatorial rule of Travancore Diwans. The renowned martyr Veera Veluthampi Dalawa who fought against the British rule in India was born and brought up at Thalakkulam near Neyyattinkara.
Ammachi plavu' where Marthanda Verma hid from 'ettuveetil pillamar' .
Kovalam, on the shores of Arabian Sea, is the most famous Beach destination in the state of Kerala.
Thiruvananthapuram is also the main center of the media. The newspaper first published in Kerala, Kerala Chandrika published here.
The Napier Museum Located in the capital city of Kerala at Thiruvananthapuram
The Kanakakunnu palace was built during the reign of King Sree Moolum Thirunal. Located very close to the Napier Museum
Lighthouse Beach - it is often referred to as the “Paradise of the South
Hawah Beach -Also called Eve’s Beach
Wayanadu was formed on November 1, 1980 .
Kalpetta is the district headquarters as well as the only municipal town in the district.
A major portion of the district is covered by coffee.
Kabani river, one of the three east flowing rivers of Kerala, is an important tributary of the
river Cauvery. Kabani and its tributaries constitute a powerful river system in the land scape
of Wayanad. Panamaram rivulet takes its origin from the perennial
lake called, 'Pookode lake'. The other rivers are Panamaram river, Mananthavady river and Thirunelli river.
The art performed by Kurichyas is "Nellukuthu pattu" in Wayanadu.
The Edakkal cave in the Ambukuthy mountain
The Kuruva island, 950 acres of ever green forest on the tributaries of east flowing river Kabani, is an ideal picnic spot
Lakkidi, the gate way of Wayanad, lies atop Thamarassery.
Pazhassi Raja Tomb -Pazhassi Raja, the Lion of Kerala, who organised guerilla type warfare against British East India Company, was cremated here in 1805.
Pookot lake tourist resort in Vythiri is the most sought after tourist spot of Wayanad
Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls are in Wayanand
Banasura sagar Dam: This is the largest earth dam in India
General questions
Whose pen name is known as 'Eternal youth' (Nithya youvanam) - P C KUTTIKRISHNAN
Who is known as Vilasini - M .K MENON.
Who is the first Ms.universe from India - Susmita sen
According to hindu mythology who is the God of beauty and love - Kama .
