Haripad
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Haripad is a town in Alappuzha District
, Kerala
, India
, located between Alappuzha
and Kollam
on National Highway 47
. Haripad is close to the Arabian Sea
, and connects Mavelikkara
and Thrikkunnappuzha
.
Haripad is known as the 'Town of Temples'. There are eighteen Hindu temples there and more than 30 more in the surrounding countryside. The most famous temples are Subrahmanya Swami Temple and the Mannarashala Nagaraja Temple It is the land of "Mayura Sandesa", the land of snake boats and the land of dance and drama.According to colonial Dutch Governor Gollanez the sea coast between Quilon and Purakkad which the Dutch called 'Martha" and which region was known as Karthikappally (of which Haripad was a part) consisted of two regions or nation states, Karnoppally (the present Karunagapally) and Karimpali.
Haripad derived its name from either Aripad (as Ari means Rice and this was the place where from the major portion of the rice for the state came),or "Harigeethapuram". In a literary piece of Kerala Varma Valia Koithampuran there is a reference to Pahi Harigeetha Pathanapathe" (save as the master of Harigeetha ) 'Mayura Sandesa' has a reference to 'Aripadu vaanoru Kaalam' (at a time when Haripad was ruled). Swathi Thirunal addresses Subramanya as Harigeetha puthalaya dweep', all the show long history and importance of the name Haripad. To this may be added the fact that Karithikapally was called the place where Karthikayan lived.' (Karthikayan Pallikollunnidom).
Karimpali was the area between Kayamkulam and Purakkad (Haripad was in it) Karimpali was also known as Vettimana. The capital of Vettimana Kaimal was Karimpalil palace (near Haripad Railway Station), the capital was late shifted to Karthikappally. In 1742 Marthanda Varma defeated Karthikappally region and added it to Travancore State. During kingship Haripad was a Town.The town hall remains as its proof. In 1921 Haripad got Municipal town status. In 1941 it became non- municipal town. In 1954 it was changed into a Panchayat.
In the district of Alappuzha (earlier Quilon District) Haripad is the centre of administration of Karthikappally Taluk. This Onattukara region was the granary of the state during royal rule. It was from this place that rice was supplied to the king's family. "Nelpurakkadavu," big paddy-storing collars and Danavpadi (the present Danappadi) etc. are its memorials.
It was on this very place that Kerala Varma Valiya Koithampuran wrote Mayurasandesa, love letters to his dear wife to be sent through peacocks. (Mayura Sandesa- Message sent through the peacock). Mahatma Gandhi and A R Rajaraja Varma has honoured the place with their august presence. The great poet Kumaran Ashan established relationship with the place through his death in a boat accident.
There are many famous musicians, writers, directors and artists from Haripad. Famous malayalam film director and writer P. Padmarajan is from Haripad (Muthukulam). Other famous people from the movie industry include Sreekuramaran Thampi, K. Madhu, Ashokan, Navya Nair, Sree Latha, Meena, Mallika Sukumaran, Director Sivan (father of Santosh and Sangeeth Sivan), Sanjeev Sankar (Cameraman), Haripad Soman (actor & dubbing artist) etc. Malabar Gopalan Nair (Father of MG Radhakrishan, MG Sreekumar and Dr. Omanakutti) is also from Haripad. Haripad Ramakrishna Pillai was a famous Kathakali artist.
The Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple at Haripad is one among the three oldest temples of Kerala. Daily a number of devotees come to this holy shrine. It is believed that the temple was established even before the advert of ‘Kaliyuga'. It is one of the most prestigious centres of pilgrimage in South India, and is an excellent example of Southern architecture. The image of the deity with four arms is also the biggest of the kind. It is believed to have been originally worshipped by Parashurama. The temple was destroyed by fire in 1921. It was rebuilt with the anakottil (elephants head), kuttambalam, and a big tank. There are two legends connected with the origin of this temple. One is based on the story mentioned in the ‘Skandapurana' and the other is related to the payippad Snake-boat race.
Several annual festivals are celebrated in this temple the Avani Utsavam in Chingom (August- September), Markazhi Utsavam in Dhanu (November- December), Chitra Utsavam in Medom (April–May), Kartika in Vrischikam (November- December) and Taipuyam (January- February). Kavadiyattam dance with Kavadi is the most important offering here. Kavadi is a bow-shaped wooden structure decorated with tapestry and peacock feathers carried on the shoulders of pilgrims as an offering to God Subrahmanya.
The Subrahmanya Temple in Haripad is built in the ancient Kerala style of architecture. It is believed that when the new temple was nearing completion, one of the trustees had a dream about finding the idol of Subrahmanya. Following his directions the four-armed idol was found in the river near Pathiramanal island and brought to Haripad. In commemoration of this event a snake boat regatta is held on the Payippad River every Chingom
(August–September) during the three-day Payippad Jalotsavam festival. The Chithira festival takes place at the temple in Medom
(April–May) and includes a procession with a golden peacock throne. Haripad Temple renovated by Ambakkattu Kottaram of Karichal. Ezhikkakathu Jn also very popular. In addition to three " kodiyetams" " thrikkarthika" in vrichikam also celebrated. In this festival all devotees surround the temple will light karthika deepam ( lighting lamp ) and giving "karppora azhi" ( fire by karpooram, a sacred chemical )by government agencies, say excise department and fire works by police authorities.
The name haripad is a later addition. The original name was Aripad, which means the place of rice (ari)
temple at "Mannarasala" is situated near Haripad. Nestled in a forest glade, like most snake temples, the Mannarasala Temple
has over 30,000 images of snakes along the paths and among the trees, and is the largest such temple in Kerala. Women seeking fertility come to worship here, and upon the birth of their child, they come again to hold thanksgiving ceremonies, often bringing new snake images as offerings.
The ancient Sreekrishnaswamy temple at the place Evoor
is in about 5 KM away from Haripad town . This temple had originated in the presence of Bhagavan
Sri Krishna
Himself.
Evoor
temple is one of the most important 26 Mahavishnu
shrines in the world . It is linked to ‘Khandava-dahanam’ (burning of Khandava forest), described in ‘Mahabharata
’. The remains of burnt trees being widely found here, confirm this . Further evidence is the nearby ‘Mannarasala’ and ‘Pandavarkavu’ temples.
The great Kanva Maharshi (one of the top 7 Rishis), had been living at Evoor
. ‘Kannamangalam’ (Kanva-mangalam) is nearby. His ‘Ashrama ’ (hermitage) later became a temple. Evoor Krishnaswamy’s yearly ‘Arattu’ (ceremonial bath) is held in this temple’s tank .
Every year the members of the Kadoor family have been conducting the holy feast during one week followed by the Major Pooja. The total expenses will be out of the income received at the temple by way of donations and vazhipad. The farmers in and around anary are providing the agricultural produces to the temple for the holy feast and other poojas etc. The famaous nadan pattu snagam "Karthiyayaniyum Sanghavum" originated from the women agricultural workers in and around the Kadoor Devi Temple.....
ANARY KADOOR TEMPLE SITUATED 3 KILOMTER FROM HARIPAD BUS STATION AND TWO AND HALF KILOMETER FROM MANNARASALA NAGARAJA TEMPLE.
This temple is located in Kumarapuram panchayath in Karthigapally thaluk. This is about 3 km from Haripad.
There are 15 churches out there. Even though it is a Hindu-dominated area, there existed the presence of a strong Christian community consisting of Orthodox, Catholic and Marthomite churches.
The Pentecotal mission Pallipad Church, is situated near kuruvikkad jn.
TPM was founded in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1923 by a Hindu convert, Ramankutty - later known as Pastor Paul.[1][2] It now has churches (or Faith Homes) in many parts of Sri Lanka, as well as India, Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean Islands and the Middle East. It has close to 9.6 million members
is an urbanised village which lies near Haripad town. A prominent attraction here is the Vettikkulangara Devi temple, Kanjoor Devi temple and Kavilpadikkal Devi temple. The deity here is revered by the residents. Chingoli
lies in close proximity to the NTPC power station
Pallipad Panchyath(Akamkudy Post) is located East side of NH 47 and Railway Line. TKMM college, Sreekumar LPG Gas Godwon,Aranapuram Devi temple,Sree Thalathotta Mahadeva temple, Haripad Railway Station,Bethel Marthoma church and MTLP school
thalathotta mahadeva temple is near by railway station.
The P.W.D Rest House and Office of the P.W.D Asst.Exe.Engineer(Roads) are situated here.
this place is one of the beautiful place having river pamba and also a nice bridge
.
Kavarattu temple, Mundolil temple, Kavaraattu temple and Pathiramkulangara temple are the major landmarks.
Alight here for going to Koottamkaitha, Erickavu and other areas near KoottamKaitha.
Connected to rest of the places with frequent Private bus and KSRTC services. 1.5 km to Manarasala temple and 1 km to Haripad Subrahmanya Temple.
Ananthapuram palace is one of the historiocal place (palace) in Kumarapuram.The famous kerala kalidasa wrote mayurasandesam in this palace.This palace is more than one fifty years old and is quite near to the Ananthapuram (KKKVMHSS) high School.
Erickavu is one of the developing place in Kumarapuram. At present there is one charitable trust called Guru Deva Trust, which have Financing & Leasing company, construction company, transportation company, holobricks company, etc. Presently the company is planning to foray into package drinking water company. Erickavu is a nice place for investing. This place is only 1 km from NH-47.
Danapady is another important place in Haripad. It is the oldest market place in haripad town. It spreads over haripad and Kumarapuram panchayat. Connected by both KSRTC and private buses, this is the place from where one can reach Haripad Subhramanya Swami temple and Mannarashaala Naagaraaja Temple.
The education level of Kumarapuram comparatively very high. There is 2 well equipped hospitals -Deepa Hospital and Huda Trust Hospital.
The famous film director K.Madhu is also from Kumarapuram
Location : Travel a 2 km along NH 47
towards North from Haripad Town.
Auto Fare: Around 30/- from Haripad Town.
Bus Fare : Minimum charge. (All KSRTC going towards Alleppey and some Private Bus service)
more ........www.karichalchundan.com
"Karichal Kattil SreeBhadra Bhagawathi Temple" is 4 km away from Haripad. The road diverted from Achenmukh to right side leads to the Temple.
. It was started as a junior college in 1964 by the Sree Narayana Trusts. It had 2700 students in 2007 and offered degrees in English,Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,Industrial Chemisrty,Bcom(Travel & Tourism), Zoology, Economics and Commerce (Business).Masters Degree In Physics
The residential quarters of the personals working in the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Kayamkulam, also lie at this place. Nangiarkulangara Sree Krishna Swami Temple is a great landmark at this place.
This place can also be considered as the junction between Haripad, Mavelikkara and Thrikkunnappuzha.
AKAMKUDY Post -690513 is the nearest place from TKMM college, Nangiarkulangara.Just cross the Railway to east Portion.There is one house named Panamthittayil, Mr.Pushkaran and Mrs.Sumathykutty.There is one other home named as Earickel House,Just beside M/S.Sreekumar LPG Gas Godown and Sree Aranapuram Devi temple.Mr & Mrs.Vamadevan, Pradeep and Pramod are the members staying above said house.
Taluk. The city centre also has a very good market, 1 cinema theatre Swathi Theatre near the Haripad KSRTC bus stand. The Swathi Theatre has been renamed as Ashirwad Theatre after it was taken over by Anthony Perumbavoor, the driver of Mohanlal. The first film released at Ashirwad was the Blessy directed road movie 'Bhramaram
'., 2 secondary schools and 3 primary schools. There are 9 more schools outside the city centre.
The govt ups Haripad which is known as the Malayalam Pallikkodam is situated here. The history of this school is unknown as all the records had been lost in a fire in the AEO office. There is a huge badam tree in front of the school which is a sign of the school's age.... The GBHS another great school here, with a lot of stories to tell.And other school is Govt Technical high school Haripad
district. It is situated on a vast twenty-five acre campus, 2 kilometers to the south of Haripad bus stand, on the eastern side of National Highway 47. The management of this college is vested with Sree Narayana Trusts, Kollam, which is one of the leading educational agencies in Kerala. The Secretary of the trust is the Manager of the college. This college is affiliated with the University of Kerala.
is situated near to Haripad. There is also a good railway station in Haripad. The temples in the area are a significant source of tourism.
Alappuzha district
Alappuzha is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. It was formed as Alleppey District on August 17, 1957. The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990. The district is a widely known tourist destination, and is well known for its coir factories. Most of...
, 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....
, 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...
, located between Alappuzha
Alappuzha
Alappuzha , also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. As per 2001 census Alleppey is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029. Alleppey is situated to the south of Kochi and north of Trivandrum...
and Kollam
Kollam
Kollam , often anglicized as ', is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. The city lies on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake on the Arabian sea coast and is situated about north of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram...
on National Highway 47
NH 47
National Highway 47, commonly referred to as NH 47, is a long highway connecting the city of Salem to Kanyakumari town in southern India...
. Haripad is close to the Arabian Sea
Arabian Sea
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, and connects Mavelikkara
Mavelikkara
Mavelikara is a town in Alappuzha district of Kerala, India, spread over an area of 12.65 km2. It is in the southern part of Alappuzha district on the banks of the Achankovil River. Mavelikara is located 8km east of National Highway. Mavelikara is known as the capital of...
and Thrikkunnappuzha
Thrikkunnappuzha
Thrikkunnappuzha is a village in Kerala, India, located by the side of the Arabian Sea, about 8km from Haripad. It is famous for its Ayyappa Swami Temple. National Waterway 3 passes through the place. Kumaran Asan,the great malayalam poet died in a boat accident at Pallanayar in Kumarakodi of...
.
Haripad is known as the 'Town of Temples'. There are eighteen Hindu temples there and more than 30 more in the surrounding countryside. The most famous temples are Subrahmanya Swami Temple and the Mannarashala Nagaraja Temple It is the land of "Mayura Sandesa", the land of snake boats and the land of dance and drama.According to colonial Dutch Governor Gollanez the sea coast between Quilon and Purakkad which the Dutch called 'Martha" and which region was known as Karthikappally (of which Haripad was a part) consisted of two regions or nation states, Karnoppally (the present Karunagapally) and Karimpali.
Haripad derived its name from either Aripad (as Ari means Rice and this was the place where from the major portion of the rice for the state came),or "Harigeethapuram". In a literary piece of Kerala Varma Valia Koithampuran there is a reference to Pahi Harigeetha Pathanapathe" (save as the master of Harigeetha ) 'Mayura Sandesa' has a reference to 'Aripadu vaanoru Kaalam' (at a time when Haripad was ruled). Swathi Thirunal addresses Subramanya as Harigeetha puthalaya dweep', all the show long history and importance of the name Haripad. To this may be added the fact that Karithikapally was called the place where Karthikayan lived.' (Karthikayan Pallikollunnidom).
Karimpali was the area between Kayamkulam and Purakkad (Haripad was in it) Karimpali was also known as Vettimana. The capital of Vettimana Kaimal was Karimpalil palace (near Haripad Railway Station), the capital was late shifted to Karthikappally. In 1742 Marthanda Varma defeated Karthikappally region and added it to Travancore State. During kingship Haripad was a Town.The town hall remains as its proof. In 1921 Haripad got Municipal town status. In 1941 it became non- municipal town. In 1954 it was changed into a Panchayat.
In the district of Alappuzha (earlier Quilon District) Haripad is the centre of administration of Karthikappally Taluk. This Onattukara region was the granary of the state during royal rule. It was from this place that rice was supplied to the king's family. "Nelpurakkadavu," big paddy-storing collars and Danavpadi (the present Danappadi) etc. are its memorials.
Famous People
Swami Nirmalananda (1863–1938), a direct monastic disciple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna (1836–1886) and a co-desciple of Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was invited by Harippad Vedanta Socity to Kerala for the first time in 1911. The Swami reached Harippad on 16 February 1911 and the subsequent development paved the way for the establishment of the first branch centre of the Ramakrishna Mission in Kerala. The first centre, "Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama" was consecrated by Swami Nirmalananda in 1912 at Haripad. The Swami, who was lovingly known as Tulasi Maharaj opened the doors of the Ashrama shrine and its premises to the members of the public and to all devotees irrespective of their castes or religious distinctions. This Ashrama, under the instructions of Tulasi Maharaj arranged a common feast for all (Misrabhojam) at a time when untouchibility was rampant has become a milestone in history. Swami Brahmananda (1863–1922), the first President of the Ramakrishna Mission was brought to Harippad by Swami Nirmalananda and stayed there for three days. Also, it was at this Ashrama in 1924 that the first Ordination of Sannyasa ceremonies according to the Ramakrishna tradition was performed by Tulasi Maharaj thus ordaining eleven Brahmacharins (Celebate Novices) to Sannyasa(monkhood). Many stalvarts in the Ramakrishna Order of Sannyasins were trained at this Ashrama. Lately, the ashrama was in a dilapidated condition. But due to the tireless efforts of Ramakrishna Nirmalananda Mandalam and its leader Swami Kaivalyananda, the ashrama was handed over to the Ramakrishna Mission again and the Mission authorities took over the reins once again. The Mission is now planning to rebuild the ashrama.It was on this very place that Kerala Varma Valiya Koithampuran wrote Mayurasandesa, love letters to his dear wife to be sent through peacocks. (Mayura Sandesa- Message sent through the peacock). Mahatma Gandhi and A R Rajaraja Varma has honoured the place with their august presence. The great poet Kumaran Ashan established relationship with the place through his death in a boat accident.
There are many famous musicians, writers, directors and artists from Haripad. Famous malayalam film director and writer P. Padmarajan is from Haripad (Muthukulam). Other famous people from the movie industry include Sreekuramaran Thampi, K. Madhu, Ashokan, Navya Nair, Sree Latha, Meena, Mallika Sukumaran, Director Sivan (father of Santosh and Sangeeth Sivan), Sanjeev Sankar (Cameraman), Haripad Soman (actor & dubbing artist) etc. Malabar Gopalan Nair (Father of MG Radhakrishan, MG Sreekumar and Dr. Omanakutti) is also from Haripad. Haripad Ramakrishna Pillai was a famous Kathakali artist.
Temples
The name Haripad is derived from 'Harigeethapuram', which indicates a Vaishnava culture. Haripad is also known as "Kshethrangalude Nagaram, ക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളുടെ നഗരം " or 'Town of Temples'. In and around Haripad there are more than 85 temples. To name most of them:- Aranazhika Sree Murugan Temple
- Aranazhika Devi Temple
- Edakannampallil Sree Durga Devi Temple
- Erattakkulangara Devi Temple
- Evoor Sreekrishnaswamy Temple
- Haripad Sree Anjaneya Temple
- Haripad Subrahmanya Temple
- Kalayamkulangara Devi Temple
- Kanakayil Devi Temple
- Kanjoor Devi Temple
- Kanyattukulangara Devi Temple
- Kavarattu Shiva Temple
- Kavilpadikkal devi TempleChingoli
- Kocharayakulangara Temple
- Kolathu Devi Temple
- Keezhthrikkovil Temple
- Kolothu Devi Temple
- Manakkattu Devi Temple
- Mangamkulangara Devi Temple
- Manimangalam Subrahmanya Temple
- valiyaparambu devi temple karuvatta
- Mundaikal devi temple
- Mannarasala Nagaraja Temple
- Moodayil Temple
- Mundolil Devi Temple
- Nagariyil Sreekrishna swamy Temple
- Nangiarkulangara Sree Krishna Temple
- Paathiramkulangara Devi Temple
- Padanilam Shastha Temple
- Pattaseril Devi Temple
- Payippad Shastha Temple
- Pithampil Dharma Sastha Temple
- Aranapuram Devi Temple
- Puthukkulangara Devi Temple
- Sree Moorthy Temple
- Thaanath Kudumba Kshethram
- Thalathotta Vadakkumnatha Temple
- Thevarodath Temple
- Thiruvilanjal Devi Temple
- Thrippakkudam Mahadeva Temple
- Thrivikramapuram Krishna Temple
- Thukkayil Sree Krishna Temple
- Vakkayil Krishna Temple
- Valiyakulangara Devi TempleValiyakulangara Devi TempleValiyakulangara Devi Temple is located about 5 km from Haripad and 4 km from Thrikkunnappuzha. It is located 3 km from the National Waterway-3 as well as from the National Highway-47....
- Vathukulangara Devi Temple
- Vellamkulangara Saraswati Devi Temple
- Vettolil Devi Temple
- Panachamoodu Devi Temple
- Panachoor Devi Temple
- Anary Kadoor Kudumbashektram Anary Cheruthana
Subrahmanya Temple
Several annual festivals are celebrated in this temple the Avani Utsavam in Chingom (August- September), Markazhi Utsavam in Dhanu (November- December), Chitra Utsavam in Medom (April–May), Kartika in Vrischikam (November- December) and Taipuyam (January- February). Kavadiyattam dance with Kavadi is the most important offering here. Kavadi is a bow-shaped wooden structure decorated with tapestry and peacock feathers carried on the shoulders of pilgrims as an offering to God Subrahmanya.
The Subrahmanya Temple in Haripad is built in the ancient Kerala style of architecture. It is believed that when the new temple was nearing completion, one of the trustees had a dream about finding the idol of Subrahmanya. Following his directions the four-armed idol was found in the river near Pathiramanal island and brought to Haripad. In commemoration of this event a snake boat regatta is held on the Payippad River every Chingom
Malayalam calendar
Malayalam calendar is a solar and sidereal Hindu calendar used in Kerala, India. The origin of the calendar has been dated as 825 CE....
(August–September) during the three-day Payippad Jalotsavam festival. The Chithira festival takes place at the temple in Medom
Malayalam calendar
Malayalam calendar is a solar and sidereal Hindu calendar used in Kerala, India. The origin of the calendar has been dated as 825 CE....
(April–May) and includes a procession with a golden peacock throne. Haripad Temple renovated by Ambakkattu Kottaram of Karichal. Ezhikkakathu Jn also very popular. In addition to three " kodiyetams" " thrikkarthika" in vrichikam also celebrated. In this festival all devotees surround the temple will light karthika deepam ( lighting lamp ) and giving "karppora azhi" ( fire by karpooram, a sacred chemical )by government agencies, say excise department and fire works by police authorities.
The name haripad is a later addition. The original name was Aripad, which means the place of rice (ari)
Mannarasala Temple
The famous NagarajaNagaraja
Nagaraja is a Sanskrit word from naga and raj meaning King of Snakes. It is applied to three main deities, Anantha , Takshak, and Vasuki. Anantha, Vasuki and Takshak are brothers, children of Kashyap and Kadru, who are the parents of all snakes...
temple at "Mannarasala" is situated near Haripad. Nestled in a forest glade, like most snake temples, the Mannarasala Temple
Mannarasala Temple
Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple is a very ancient and internationally-known centre of pilgrimage for the devotees of serpent gods .The famous Nagaraja temple "Mannarasala" is nestled in a forest glade, like most snake temples. The Mannarasala Temple has over 30,000 images of snakes along the...
has over 30,000 images of snakes along the paths and among the trees, and is the largest such temple in Kerala. Women seeking fertility come to worship here, and upon the birth of their child, they come again to hold thanksgiving ceremonies, often bringing new snake images as offerings.
Evoor Sreekrishnaswamy Temple
Edakannampallil Sree Durga Devi Temple:- The famouns sreedurga devi temple located in Thamallackal near HaripadThe ancient Sreekrishnaswamy temple at the place Evoor
Evoor
Evoor is a place near Kayamkulam in district Alappuzha of the Indian state of Kerala. It is 40 Kilometers south of Alappuzha in the Onattukara area and next to Cheppad railway station....
is in about 5 KM away from Haripad town . This temple had originated in the presence of Bhagavan
Bhagavan
Bhagavan, also written Bhagwan or Bhagawan, from the Sanskrit nt-stem literally means "possessing fortune, blessed, prosperous" , and hence "illustrious, divine, venerable, holy", etc.In some traditions of Hinduism it is used to...
Sri Krishna
Krishna
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...
Himself.
Evoor
Evoor
Evoor is a place near Kayamkulam in district Alappuzha of the Indian state of Kerala. It is 40 Kilometers south of Alappuzha in the Onattukara area and next to Cheppad railway station....
temple is one of the most important 26 Mahavishnu
Mahavishnu
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shrines in the world . It is linked to ‘Khandava-dahanam’ (burning of Khandava forest), described in ‘Mahabharata
Mahabharata
The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India and Nepal, the other being the Ramayana. The epic is part of itihasa....
’. The remains of burnt trees being widely found here, confirm this . Further evidence is the nearby ‘Mannarasala’ and ‘Pandavarkavu’ temples.
The great Kanva Maharshi (one of the top 7 Rishis), had been living at Evoor
Evoor
Evoor is a place near Kayamkulam in district Alappuzha of the Indian state of Kerala. It is 40 Kilometers south of Alappuzha in the Onattukara area and next to Cheppad railway station....
. ‘Kannamangalam’ (Kanva-mangalam) is nearby. His ‘Ashrama ’ (hermitage) later became a temple. Evoor Krishnaswamy’s yearly ‘Arattu’ (ceremonial bath) is held in this temple’s tank .
Anary Kadoor Kudumbashektram, Anary, Cheruthana
Is the latest Devi temple constructed.It was originally the place of Velichappadu worship. Then developed as a temple. chellamma was the founder of this new temple. It is the first Ezhava temple of Anary. The owners of this have hereditary worship in this temple. who prays in front of this temple will get their wishes fulfilled. Every year there has been conducting Bhagavatha Sapthaha under the leadership of Anary Chandran (the eminent bhagavather of Mahabhagavatham)Every year the members of the Kadoor family have been conducting the holy feast during one week followed by the Major Pooja. The total expenses will be out of the income received at the temple by way of donations and vazhipad. The farmers in and around anary are providing the agricultural produces to the temple for the holy feast and other poojas etc. The famaous nadan pattu snagam "Karthiyayaniyum Sanghavum" originated from the women agricultural workers in and around the Kadoor Devi Temple.....
ANARY KADOOR TEMPLE SITUATED 3 KILOMTER FROM HARIPAD BUS STATION AND TWO AND HALF KILOMETER FROM MANNARASALA NAGARAJA TEMPLE.
Edakannampallil Sree Durga Devi Temple
Edakannampallil Sree Durga Devi Temple is a famous and ancient Durga Devi temple located in Thamallackal near to Haripad.This temple is located in Kumarapuram panchayath in Karthigapally thaluk. This is about 3 km from Haripad.
Chettikulangara Temple
The Chettikulangara temple is about 12 km from Kavala, Haripad. The Chettikulangara temple is a famous temple in Kerala. The temple has many specialities. There are three major festivals in this temple. They are Kumbhabharani (Chettikulangara Bharani), Ethirelppu Ulsavam and Aswathy Ulsavam. The Ethirelppu Ulsavam is for 13 days. The Chettikulangara temple is the second temple next to Sabarimala in income and number of devotee visits, under Travancore Devaswom board. The rice used to prepare Aravana at Sabarimala, is supplied from Chettikulangara temple. The temple is at MavelikkaraPallipad
Pallipad is a typical village which is situated 3.8 km from Haripad.A serene and calm village with vast stretches of fertile paddy fields crisscrossed by waterways.Achankoil river flows through Pallipad,There are 15 churches out there. Even though it is a Hindu-dominated area, there existed the presence of a strong Christian community consisting of Orthodox, Catholic and Marthomite churches.
The Pentecotal mission Pallipad Church, is situated near kuruvikkad jn.
TPM was founded in Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1923 by a Hindu convert, Ramankutty - later known as Pastor Paul.[1][2] It now has churches (or Faith Homes) in many parts of Sri Lanka, as well as India, Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean Islands and the Middle East. It has close to 9.6 million members
Chingoli
ChingoliChingoli
Chingoli is an urbanised village which lies near Haripad town in Alappuzha district of Kerala.It is an amalgamation of both modern city life style and traditional values of Kerala- How to visit :Chingoli can be accessed by road and rail...
is an urbanised village which lies near Haripad town. A prominent attraction here is the Vettikkulangara Devi temple, Kanjoor Devi temple and Kavilpadikkal Devi temple. The deity here is revered by the residents. Chingoli
Chingoli
Chingoli is an urbanised village which lies near Haripad town in Alappuzha district of Kerala.It is an amalgamation of both modern city life style and traditional values of Kerala- How to visit :Chingoli can be accessed by road and rail...
lies in close proximity to the NTPC power station
Pallipad Panchyath(Akamkudy Post) is located East side of NH 47 and Railway Line. TKMM college, Sreekumar LPG Gas Godwon,Aranapuram Devi temple,Sree Thalathotta Mahadeva temple, Haripad Railway Station,Bethel Marthoma church and MTLP school
thalathotta mahadeva temple is near by railway station.
Pilapuzha,Nelpurakkadavu
Nearly 1 ½ km from Haripad K.S.R.T.C Bus Stand,Here you can see the Vilakkumaram( Light Pole) of 19th century.The remainings of Nelppura(Rice Depot)were still there.The P.W.D Rest House and Office of the P.W.D Asst.Exe.Engineer(Roads) are situated here.
Veeyapuram
6 km. from Haripad is Veeyapuram where the rivers Pamba and Achankovil flow together.this place is one of the beautiful place having river pamba and also a nice bridge
Kumarapuram
Basically located between Haripad Town and KaruvattaKaruvatta
Karuvatta is a village in the Karthikapally taluk of Alappuzha district of the South Indian state of Kerala. Karuvatta lies on the borders of Kuttanad, one of Kerala's primary rice producing regions....
.
Kavarattu temple, Mundolil temple, Kavaraattu temple and Pathiramkulangara temple are the major landmarks.
Alight here for going to Koottamkaitha, Erickavu and other areas near KoottamKaitha.
Connected to rest of the places with frequent Private bus and KSRTC services. 1.5 km to Manarasala temple and 1 km to Haripad Subrahmanya Temple.
Ananthapuram palace is one of the historiocal place (palace) in Kumarapuram.The famous kerala kalidasa wrote mayurasandesam in this palace.This palace is more than one fifty years old and is quite near to the Ananthapuram (KKKVMHSS) high School.
Erickavu is one of the developing place in Kumarapuram. At present there is one charitable trust called Guru Deva Trust, which have Financing & Leasing company, construction company, transportation company, holobricks company, etc. Presently the company is planning to foray into package drinking water company. Erickavu is a nice place for investing. This place is only 1 km from NH-47.
Danapady is another important place in Haripad. It is the oldest market place in haripad town. It spreads over haripad and Kumarapuram panchayat. Connected by both KSRTC and private buses, this is the place from where one can reach Haripad Subhramanya Swami temple and Mannarashaala Naagaraaja Temple.
The education level of Kumarapuram comparatively very high. There is 2 well equipped hospitals -Deepa Hospital and Huda Trust Hospital.
The famous film director K.Madhu is also from Kumarapuram
Location : Travel a 2 km along NH 47
NH 47
National Highway 47, commonly referred to as NH 47, is a long highway connecting the city of Salem to Kanyakumari town in southern India...
towards North from Haripad Town.
Auto Fare: Around 30/- from Haripad Town.
Bus Fare : Minimum charge. (All KSRTC going towards Alleppey and some Private Bus service)
Karichal
Karichal is 4 km. from Haripad. Karichal and Payippad is divided by Achankovil river. The famous Payippad Jalotsavam is conducted in Achankovil river, locally known as 'Payippaattu Aaru'. This three day water festival can be viewed from the river banks at both Karichal and Payippad. The snake boat of Karichal known as "Karichal Chundan" won many trophies at Alleppey Nehru Trophy Boat Race' and is known to all Boat Race lovers for its high ranking performance and agility.more ........www.karichalchundan.com
"Karichal Kattil SreeBhadra Bhagawathi Temple" is 4 km away from Haripad. The road diverted from Achenmukh to right side leads to the Temple.
Nangiarkulangara
The T.K.Madhava Memorial College is located in nearby NangiarkulangaraNangiarkulangara
Nangiarkulangara is a relatively small town situated near Haripad, Alappuzha district in the state of Kerala, India.Nangiarkulangara is the central point of three major towns in central Travancore. Roads from Mavelikara, Thrikkunnappuzha and Kayamkulam meet at this pivot point. It is also known for...
. It was started as a junior college in 1964 by the Sree Narayana Trusts. It had 2700 students in 2007 and offered degrees in English,Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,Industrial Chemisrty,Bcom(Travel & Tourism), Zoology, Economics and Commerce (Business).Masters Degree In Physics
The residential quarters of the personals working in the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Kayamkulam, also lie at this place. Nangiarkulangara Sree Krishna Swami Temple is a great landmark at this place.
This place can also be considered as the junction between Haripad, Mavelikkara and Thrikkunnappuzha.
AKAMKUDY Post -690513 is the nearest place from TKMM college, Nangiarkulangara.Just cross the Railway to east Portion.There is one house named Panamthittayil, Mr.Pushkaran and Mrs.Sumathykutty.There is one other home named as Earickel House,Just beside M/S.Sreekumar LPG Gas Godown and Sree Aranapuram Devi temple.Mr & Mrs.Vamadevan, Pradeep and Pramod are the members staying above said house.
Infrastructure
Haripad is one of the major railway stations in the Coastal Railway Line connecting Kayankulam Junction to Ernakulam Junction via Alappuzha. Haripad Town is very old and well planned. The city centre includes all governmental offices of the KarthikappallyKarthikappally
Karthikappally is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala.-History:Karthikappally was once a Buddhist center. About in the year 904-933 the Great ruler of Travancore, King Marthanda Varma, added Karthikappally to Travancore...
Taluk. The city centre also has a very good market, 1 cinema theatre Swathi Theatre near the Haripad KSRTC bus stand. The Swathi Theatre has been renamed as Ashirwad Theatre after it was taken over by Anthony Perumbavoor, the driver of Mohanlal. The first film released at Ashirwad was the Blessy directed road movie 'Bhramaram
Bhramaram
Bhramaram is a 2009 Malayalam thriller film of road-movie genre, written and directed by Blessy, starring Mohanlal, Suresh Menon, V. G. Muralikrishnan and Bhumika Chawla.-Plot:...
'., 2 secondary schools and 3 primary schools. There are 9 more schools outside the city centre.
The govt ups Haripad which is known as the Malayalam Pallikkodam is situated here. The history of this school is unknown as all the records had been lost in a fire in the AEO office. There is a huge badam tree in front of the school which is a sign of the school's age.... The GBHS another great school here, with a lot of stories to tell.And other school is Govt Technical high school Haripad
T.K.Madhava Memorial College
TKMM College is one of the leading institutions of higher education in AlappuzhaAlappuzha
Alappuzha , also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. As per 2001 census Alleppey is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029. Alleppey is situated to the south of Kochi and north of Trivandrum...
district. It is situated on a vast twenty-five acre campus, 2 kilometers to the south of Haripad bus stand, on the eastern side of National Highway 47. The management of this college is vested with Sree Narayana Trusts, Kollam, which is one of the leading educational agencies in Kerala. The Secretary of the trust is the Manager of the college. This college is affiliated with the University of Kerala.
Economy
The large National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) plant at KayamkulamKayamkulam
Kayamkulam is a town and a municipality in Alappuzha district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is an ancient maritime trading centre. One of the largest power plants in Kerala, run by the NTPC, is located in Kayamkulam. Krishnapuram Palace is located nearby and an old cashew factory.Kayamkulam is...
is situated near to Haripad. There is also a good railway station in Haripad. The temples in the area are a significant source of tourism.