Adoor
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Adoor is a town and a municipality near Pandalam
in Pathanamthitta district
, Kerala
state, India
, spread over an area of 20.42 km2. The town is located midway between Thiruvananthapuram
and Ernakulam
. It is among one of the three municipalities in Pathanamthitta
district.
) got the "attipperu avakasam" (full ownership without tax
) from the Maharaja
of Travancore
.
, Adoor had a population
of 28,943. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Adoor has an average literacy
rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 49% of the males and 51% of females literate. 10% of the population
is under 6 years of age.
Sree Parthasarathy Temple
. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, known here by the name of Parthasarathy. It is one of the oldest Krishna temples in Kerala. Gajamela, the elephant pageant on the concluding day of annual festival at the temple, is the main highlight of the 10-day festival celebrations. Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple Peringanad, Mahavishnu
Temple Elamannoor, Sreedharma Sastha Temple Chennampallil, and Sreenarayanapuram Temple
Manakala
, Kuttiyil Sree Rajarajeswari Temple, Choorakode, Vellaramkunnu Bhagavathi Temple, Vellakkulangara, Sree Bhuvaneswari Subrahmania swami Temple, Kalathattu are some of the other important temples. There is only one Amman Kovil is located at Kottamukal.
The Chandanapally Valiyapally Church is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Adoor. Chembuduppu (meaning choosing of copper
vessels) is a special ritual that has a place in Kerala's cultural history, which take place in Chandanapally every year. Hermon Aramana, the headquarters of Adoor Diocese of Marthoma Church, and The Marthoma Youth Center are other culturally important places in Adoor. Adoor Immanuel Marthoma Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Church, and Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church etc. are churches in the heart of town. Kadampanad, St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kannamkode St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, and the centre of Adoor Diosis is also located near Kannamcode Cathedral. The cathedral has two branches, chapels,in Kottamukal and in Pannivizha. Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church, MC Road, Vadakadathukavu, Adoor and Kannamkode Marthoma Church Vellakulangara are some of the other churches of importance in this region.
Mannadi
Temple has historical importance due to the sacrifice of Travancore
Diwan Velu Thampi Dalava (1765–1809), who fought the British Raj
. It is 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Adoor.
There was a very old TB located, from British era on the top hill near Kottamukal (now changed to PWD office, KP Road) all the time TB area very cold wind.
Maramadi Malsaram bull race is an event that is held at Anandapally
, which is a few kilometres away from Adoor. This event attracts national and international visitors. The event, which takes place right after the harvest, is aimed at promoting the spirit of farmers.
Trichennamangalam Temple Peringanadu,Adoor - Peringanadu is a small village located near Adoor. the village boasts of secular feeling entrenched in its soul. it is expressed through various fesivals and celebrations, prominent among them are ulsavam in the month of march. The very famous Shiva Temple, Peringanadu Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple is located here. The Temple is famous for its 'Kettu Kazhcha' during the annual festival continue 10 days ulsavam. Kettu Kazhcha is the procession of huge chariot(thaeru) and bull(Kaala) made of wood and cloth by groups belonging to different areas(karaa).Trichennamangalam Mahadever Temple ,Periganadu 5 KM from Adoor Town.
Pandalam
Pandalam is one among the fastest growing towns in Kerala, India. Known far and wide for its legendary connection with Lord Ayyappa and Sabarimala, Pandalam is considered to be a holy town...
in Pathanamthitta district
Pathanamthitta district
Pathanamthitta district is the youngest district located in the southern part of the state of Kerala, India. The district headquarters is in Pathanamthitta town. The district is surrounded by Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha and Kollam districts. It has a border with the state of Tamil Nadu in the east...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
state, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, spread over an area of 20.42 km2. The town is located midway between Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
and Ernakulam
Ernakulam
Ernakulam refers to the downtown area or the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. The city is the most urban part of Kochi and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district. Ernakulam is called the commercial capital of the state of Kerala and is a main nerve of business in...
. It is among one of the three municipalities in Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta is a large town and a municipality situated in the central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, south India, spread over an area of 23.50 km2. It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The city has a population of 38,000...
district.
Etymology
It is believed that the name Adoor is derived from "attipperu avakaasam ulla ooru". Vanjipuzha Chief (Land Lord from ChengannurChengannur
Chengannur , is a municipal town in Alappuzha district of the state of Kerala in South India. Chengannur is located in the extreme eastern part of Alappuzha district. It is north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram on the MC Road. Chengannur is connected to Kollam and Kottayam by NH 220...
) got the "attipperu avakasam" (full ownership without tax
Tax
To tax is to impose a financial charge or other levy upon a taxpayer by a state or the functional equivalent of a state such that failure to pay is punishable by law. Taxes are also imposed by many subnational entities...
) from the Maharaja
Maharaja
Mahārāja is a Sanskrit title for a "great king" or "high king". The female equivalent title Maharani denotes either the wife of a Maharaja or, in states where that was customary, a woman ruling in her own right. The widow of a Maharaja is known as a Rajamata...
of Travancore
Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore was a former Hindu feudal kingdom and Indian Princely State with its capital at Padmanabhapuram or Trivandrum ruled by the Travancore Royal Family. The Kingdom of Travancore comprised most of modern day southern Kerala, Kanyakumari district, and the southernmost parts of...
.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Adoor had a population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
of 28,943. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Adoor has an average literacy
Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.Literacy represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from print...
rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 49% of the males and 51% of females literate. 10% of the population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
is under 6 years of age.
Culture
The main attraction in Adoor is the KrishnaKrishna
Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
Sree Parthasarathy Temple
Temple
A temple is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites. A templum constituted a sacred precinct as defined by a priest, or augur. It has the same root as the word "template," a plan in preparation of the building that was marked out...
. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, known here by the name of Parthasarathy. It is one of the oldest Krishna temples in Kerala. Gajamela, the elephant pageant on the concluding day of annual festival at the temple, is the main highlight of the 10-day festival celebrations. Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple Peringanad, Mahavishnu
Mahavishnu
Image:Hinducosm Map1.svg|thumb|Click an area to go there. This is one of many material universes which expand from Mahavishnu when He breathes.|300px|alt=One Brahmanda, with Garbhodakashayi-Vishnurect 216 61 277 80 Brahma...
Temple Elamannoor, Sreedharma Sastha Temple Chennampallil, and Sreenarayanapuram Temple
Sreenarayanapuram Temple
Sreenarayanapuram Mahavishnu Temple is an ancient Vishnu temple in Kerala, India. It is at Manakala about 4km from Adoor. Sreenarayanapuram Temple is known for the annual Dasavatarachartu festival. Dasavatarachartu is a ten-day celebration: Each day one Avatar of Mahavishnu from Dasavatara is...
Manakala
Manakala
Manakala or Manakkala is a village in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala state, India. It is located 3 km from Adoor.Manakala is the hometown of the prominent film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan.-Etymology:...
, Kuttiyil Sree Rajarajeswari Temple, Choorakode, Vellaramkunnu Bhagavathi Temple, Vellakkulangara, Sree Bhuvaneswari Subrahmania swami Temple, Kalathattu are some of the other important temples. There is only one Amman Kovil is located at Kottamukal.
The Chandanapally Valiyapally Church is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Adoor. Chembuduppu (meaning choosing of copper
Copper
Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is soft and malleable; an exposed surface has a reddish-orange tarnish...
vessels) is a special ritual that has a place in Kerala's cultural history, which take place in Chandanapally every year. Hermon Aramana, the headquarters of Adoor Diocese of Marthoma Church, and The Marthoma Youth Center are other culturally important places in Adoor. Adoor Immanuel Marthoma Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Church, and Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church etc. are churches in the heart of town. Kadampanad, St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kannamkode St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, and the centre of Adoor Diosis is also located near Kannamcode Cathedral. The cathedral has two branches, chapels,in Kottamukal and in Pannivizha. Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church, MC Road, Vadakadathukavu, Adoor and Kannamkode Marthoma Church Vellakulangara are some of the other churches of importance in this region.
Mannadi
Mannadi
-Location:Mannadi is 45 km from Kollam and 13 km from Adoor.Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.-History:Velu Thampi Dalawa, the former Diwan of the Travancore Province, had committed suicide at Mannadi Temple, to avoid capture by the British....
Temple has historical importance due to the sacrifice of Travancore
Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore was a former Hindu feudal kingdom and Indian Princely State with its capital at Padmanabhapuram or Trivandrum ruled by the Travancore Royal Family. The Kingdom of Travancore comprised most of modern day southern Kerala, Kanyakumari district, and the southernmost parts of...
Diwan Velu Thampi Dalava (1765–1809), who fought the British Raj
British Raj
British Raj was the British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947; The term can also refer to the period of dominion...
. It is 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Adoor.
There was a very old TB located, from British era on the top hill near Kottamukal (now changed to PWD office, KP Road) all the time TB area very cold wind.
Maramadi Malsaram bull race is an event that is held at Anandapally
Anandapally
Anandappally is about 3 km away from Adoor, which is a major town on the State highway . The nearest railway station: Chengannur, about 25 km from Adoor. The nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 92 km from Adoor.Anandappally Maramady is a fascinating...
, which is a few kilometres away from Adoor. This event attracts national and international visitors. The event, which takes place right after the harvest, is aimed at promoting the spirit of farmers.
Trichennamangalam Temple Peringanadu,Adoor - Peringanadu is a small village located near Adoor. the village boasts of secular feeling entrenched in its soul. it is expressed through various fesivals and celebrations, prominent among them are ulsavam in the month of march. The very famous Shiva Temple, Peringanadu Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple is located here. The Temple is famous for its 'Kettu Kazhcha' during the annual festival continue 10 days ulsavam. Kettu Kazhcha is the procession of huge chariot(thaeru) and bull(Kaala) made of wood and cloth by groups belonging to different areas(karaa).Trichennamangalam Mahadever Temple ,Periganadu 5 KM from Adoor Town.
Schools and colleges
- Thapovan Public School Adoor
- College of Engineering AdoorCollege of Engineering AdoorThe College of Engineering, Adoor ' is a college in Adoor, Kerala, India, located 3 km from the town centre at Manakkala. It is affiliated to the Cochin University of Science and Technology and is run under the aegis of the Institute of Human Resources Development, an institute of the government...
, Manakala - College of Applied Sciences
- Kendriya Vidyalaya AdoorKendriya Vidyalaya AdoorKendriya Vidyalaya, Adoor is a CBSE Higher Secondary School located in Adoor, Kerala. The school is run by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, an autonomous body under the Department of Education, Ministry of HRD, Government of India...
- Holy Matha Centre for Science and Technology
- HIMS, M.G. University Off Campus Centre
- Institute of Management in Kerala
- St. Cyril's College, Kilivayal
- Arsha Vidya Joythi Public School, EzhamkulamEzhamkulamEzhamkulam is a village in Pathanamthitta district in the state of Kerala, India. It is Located at about 5 km from Adoor town. Ezhamkulam is known by the presence of Ezhamkulam Devi Temple.-Culture:...
- Thapovan Public School, Manakala
- Govt.Polytechnic, Manakala
- Trichendha Mangalam Govt. Higher Secondary School, Peringanad
- Holy Angels English Medium Sr. Secondary School
- Govt.Technical High School, Manakala
- Vocational Higher Secondary School, Manakala
- Dr. C.T.Eapen Memorial V.H.S.S, Pannivizha
- Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala
- All Saint's Public School
- St. Mary's School
- Marthoma School
- Holy Matha School
- Govt. UPS
- Shrichitra Tirunal Shastyabdapurti Memorial Sr. Secondary School
- Kerala University B.Ed. Centre
- Karuvatta Model LPS (Chirayil Pallikkodam)
- Govt.Boys High School
- Govt.Girls High School
- National Central School (CBSE), Ezhamkulam
- New Man Central School, Mangadu
- NSS Higher Secondary School, Choorakode.
- NSS Higher Secondary School, Vadakadathukavu
- NSS Higher Secondary School, Thattayil
- K V V S Institute of Technology, Kaithaparambu
- K V V S College of Science And Technology, Kaithaparambu
- P.G.M Boys and girls Schools, Parakode
- All Saints Marthoma residencel School, Vellakulangara
- Institute of Language Teacher Education,Adoor(Course offered to B.Ed(Hindi)
- HiTech Institute of Computer Technology
- Bharath Computers and Private ITI adoor (Course Offered to Health Sanitary Inspector)
- S.P ITC
- M.M.D.M ITC
- Sindhu ITC
- G.W.L.P.S, Parakode North
- T.K.M.V.U.P.S, Pannivizha
- St Thomas H.S, Pannivizha
- East L.P.S, Pannivizha
- N.S.L.P.S., Parakode North
- N.S.U.P.S., Parakode
See also
- PathanamthittaPathanamthittaPathanamthitta is a large town and a municipality situated in the central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, south India, spread over an area of 23.50 km2. It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The city has a population of 38,000...
- Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency)Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency)Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies in Kerala state in southern India. It is a newly formed constituency in the Central Travancore region of Kerala for the election of a member of the Lok Sabha...
- College of Engineering AdoorCollege of Engineering AdoorThe College of Engineering, Adoor ' is a college in Adoor, Kerala, India, located 3 km from the town centre at Manakkala. It is affiliated to the Cochin University of Science and Technology and is run under the aegis of the Institute of Human Resources Development, an institute of the government...
- Kendriya Vidyalaya AdoorKendriya Vidyalaya AdoorKendriya Vidyalaya, Adoor is a CBSE Higher Secondary School located in Adoor, Kerala. The school is run by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, an autonomous body under the Department of Education, Ministry of HRD, Government of India...
- Thejam creative Foundation,Adoor ( All Design works large and small type)