Mannar, India
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Mannar is a major business town mid way between Mavelikara and Tiruvalla
, in Alappuzha District
of Kerala
state, India
, on State highway 6. It is also known as The Bell Metal Town. It is situated on the banks of the Pampa River and Manimala River. Mannar is situated 9 km from Chengannur, Thiruvalla, Haripad and Mavelikara. Mannar is connected via 4 railway stations (Chengannur, Thiruvalla, Harippad and Mavelikara) at a distance of 9 km each on four sides.
There is a community of Tamil-speaking people here, whose ancestors were believed to brought from Tanjavoor for the construction of Thrikkuratti Mahadevar Temple.
industry, as well as other metals. There are hundreds of traditional 'ALA'S'http://www.indiavideo.org/kerala/heritage/craft/bronze-artifacts-from-mannar-258.php in Mannar. Also there are many small scale manufacturing establishments engaged in this business, employing traditional workers, where prospective buyers can visit, observe the making and then purchase the artefacts produced. Craftsmen http://www.indiabronzeprm.com from this town created many well known artefacts, such as a Varpu displayed at Delhi Museum, the church lamp at Kuravilangad Church, the temple Lamp of Chettikulangara Devi Temple, the Temple Bell at Simla Temple, the Church Bell at Cathedral Church New Delhi and a replica of famous Tree of life and Knowledge. This town is second only to Market leader manufacturing city Moradabad.
Presently ALIND with its Corporate Office in Mumbai has manufacturing units located in the Three states of Kerala, Orrisa and Andhra Pradesh manufacturing cables and conductors, steel wires, wire-working machinery, High voltage Switchgears and Static relays, Export Division, Consultancy and Engineering Services Division.
More info please visit...
, Oorumadom Bhadrakaali Temple, Vishavarsherikkara Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Pothuvoor Bhadrakaali Temple, Viruppil Devi Temple, 553-no SNDP Pavukkara Temple, Edayadi Bhadrkaali Temple, Chakkulathu Kavu Devi Temple http://www.chakkulathukavutemple.org and Kunnathoor Devi Temple.
Panayannarkavu temple is said to be thousands of year old. The ancient Panayannar Kavu devi temple, worshipping "Saptha Matha", is famous for its Sarpa kavu and Mural painting http://www.keralamurals.com/mural-paintings/important-murals.htm drawn on Sricovil. One of this paintings became the cover page for Sri. E.M.S. Nampoothripad's biography (veteran Communist Leader and Ex-Chief Minister of Kerala). The annual Vishu Festival attracts many pilgrims.
The Aalthara Ganapathy temple at Kannamkavil Muthaaramman Temple, near Thrikkuratti temple attracts many devotees, in particular motorists. Vinayaga Chathurthy Festival is the major festival celebrated at Aalthara Ganapathy Temple. Manjal Neerattu conducted during Kumbha Bharani festival at Kannamkavil Mutharamman temple is a major attraction for many devotees.
The Eramathoor Soorya temple is believed to centuries old and is known for being one of the three known temples in Kerala dedicated to deity "SUN". The Adithya Ponkala conducted at this temple attracts lots of women devotees from South Kerala.
It is believed that, Lord Parashurama had established 108 Durga temples, 108 Siva temples, numerous Sastha temples, besides 108 Kalaris (place to learn traditional martial arts in front of the deity), Sakthi Kendras etc. Besides he had established five Ambalayas. Jagadambika of Chettikulangara, the Goddess of Oodanadu, is among the five Ambalayams. Though enough historical evidences and authentic study materials are not available to support, it is believed that this temple dates back to more than1200 years.
According to one version, this temple was consecrated by Padmapadacharyar (a leading disciple of Adi Shankara) on the Uthrittathi day of Makara month in A.D. 823.
and Bhadra
are worshipped with equal importance.The festival at Pattambalam
starts on Medam 10th(23 April) and ends on Medam 25th(8 May).The festival includes several rituals like AttilChattam , Changayilottam , Vithideel which aren't practised anywhere else in the world. Among these AttilChattam attracts Muslim devotees also.
The annual Mahathma Boat Race, conducted during Onam
festival season, attracts lot of visitors and water sports lovers including foreigners.
Sree Bhuvaneswari Higher Secondary School
Syllabus : STATE
Medium : Malayalam
Syllabus : STATE
Medium : Malayalam
Syllabus : STATE
Medium : Malayalam
State Bank Of Travancore
The Federal Bank Ltd
Punjab National Bank
Syndicate Bank
CANARA BANK
UNION BANK OF INDIA
ALLEPPEY DISTRICT CO OP BANK
North Malabar Gramin Bank
The St. Gregorious Cardiovascular Center http://www.frontierlifeline.com of St. Gregorious Hospital http://www.sghospital.org, Parumala, is promoted by Padmasree Dr.K.M. Cherian of Frontier lifeline and Dr. K.M. Cherian Heart Foundation, Chennai, is one of best fully equipped Super Specialty Heart Hospital in Rural India. The de-addiction centre operating at St. Gregorious hospital helps a lot of alcohol and drug addicts recover.
This place is also famous for Ayurvedic treatment and Traditional herbal medicine. Centuries old traditional family herbal treatment by Kollasseril family is very effective for Jaundice and Hepatitis. Reaping the benefits of Ayurvedic Medical Research and recent development of Medical tourism, Padma ayurvedic medical centre & Punchkarma Hospital, Kuttamperoor attracts lot of patients. In order to maintain the quality of medicines used, the firm maintains its own full fledged Herbal garden and its own Medicines manufacturing facilities. This is a GMP certified company also engaged in exporting Ayurvedic medicines to many countries. Omkar Ayurvedic Medical centre is a speciality hospital for punchkarma and ayurvedic treatment.
There is a municipal bus station recently built near Store Junction which is the heart of Mannar.
Tiruvalla
Tiruvalla , is a city and a Taluk headquarters located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala in South India, spread over an area of 27.94 km2...
, in Alappuzha District
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...
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....
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...
, on State highway 6. It is also known as The Bell Metal Town. It is situated on the banks of the Pampa River and Manimala River. Mannar is situated 9 km from Chengannur, Thiruvalla, Haripad and Mavelikara. Mannar is connected via 4 railway stations (Chengannur, Thiruvalla, Harippad and Mavelikara) at a distance of 9 km each on four sides.
There is a community of Tamil-speaking people here, whose ancestors were believed to brought from Tanjavoor for the construction of Thrikkuratti Mahadevar Temple.
Traditional Bronze Metal Industry
The place is well known for its flourishing BronzeBronze
Bronze is a metal alloy consisting primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive. It is hard and brittle, and it was particularly significant in antiquity, so much so that the Bronze Age was named after the metal...
industry, as well as other metals. There are hundreds of traditional 'ALA'S'http://www.indiavideo.org/kerala/heritage/craft/bronze-artifacts-from-mannar-258.php in Mannar. Also there are many small scale manufacturing establishments engaged in this business, employing traditional workers, where prospective buyers can visit, observe the making and then purchase the artefacts produced. Craftsmen http://www.indiabronzeprm.com from this town created many well known artefacts, such as a Varpu displayed at Delhi Museum, the church lamp at Kuravilangad Church, the temple Lamp of Chettikulangara Devi Temple, the Temple Bell at Simla Temple, the Church Bell at Cathedral Church New Delhi and a replica of famous Tree of life and Knowledge. This town is second only to Market leader manufacturing city Moradabad.
Alind Switchgear Division Mannar
The Aluminium Industries Limited came into existence, on 2 January 1946, promoted by then Seshasayee Group with its Conductor Division set up in Kundra, Kerala under technical collaboration from the world renowned ALCAN, Canada, The Aluminium Development Laboratories U.K. & ALCAN S.A., Zurich, Switzerland. Since then, ALIND has produced more than a million kilometres of AAC, ACSR and AAAC conductors building the lifelines of power in India and Aboard, and hence ALIND Could rightly call itself THE POWER MOVERS.Presently ALIND with its Corporate Office in Mumbai has manufacturing units located in the Three states of Kerala, Orrisa and Andhra Pradesh manufacturing cables and conductors, steel wires, wire-working machinery, High voltage Switchgears and Static relays, Export Division, Consultancy and Engineering Services Division.
More info please visit...
Religious sites
Religious sites in and around Mannar include Parumala church, Panayannar kavu devi temple http://www.panyannarkavu.org, Thrikkuratti Mahadevar Temple http://www.thrikkurattimahadevatemple.org, Mannar Juma Masjid, Kurattikkadu Pattambalam Devi TemplePattambalamPattambalam
Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi Kshethram is a very famous Devi Temple situated in Mannar, Kerala, India.The main ritual of the temple is the Anpoli Vazhipadu which is during the festival season...
, Oorumadom Bhadrakaali Temple, Vishavarsherikkara Subrahmanya Swami Temple, Pothuvoor Bhadrakaali Temple, Viruppil Devi Temple, 553-no SNDP Pavukkara Temple, Edayadi Bhadrkaali Temple, Chakkulathu Kavu Devi Temple http://www.chakkulathukavutemple.org and Kunnathoor Devi Temple.
Panayannarkavu temple is said to be thousands of year old. The ancient Panayannar Kavu devi temple, worshipping "Saptha Matha", is famous for its Sarpa kavu and Mural painting http://www.keralamurals.com/mural-paintings/important-murals.htm drawn on Sricovil. One of this paintings became the cover page for Sri. E.M.S. Nampoothripad's biography (veteran Communist Leader and Ex-Chief Minister of Kerala). The annual Vishu Festival attracts many pilgrims.
The Aalthara Ganapathy temple at Kannamkavil Muthaaramman Temple, near Thrikkuratti temple attracts many devotees, in particular motorists. Vinayaga Chathurthy Festival is the major festival celebrated at Aalthara Ganapathy Temple. Manjal Neerattu conducted during Kumbha Bharani festival at Kannamkavil Mutharamman temple is a major attraction for many devotees.
The Eramathoor Soorya temple is believed to centuries old and is known for being one of the three known temples in Kerala dedicated to deity "SUN". The Adithya Ponkala conducted at this temple attracts lots of women devotees from South Kerala.
Thrikkuratti Mahadevar Temple
Thrikkuratti Mahadevar Temple is one of the 108 sivalays built by Lord Parasurama. It is believed that the mammoth Thrikkuratti Mahadeva temple compound wall was built by troupe of Bhootas of Lord Paramasiva in one night. The unique festivities of Thrikkuratti temple (Sahasra kalasam, Maikatti puja and Sivarathri Nritham) attract many pilgrims. The antique wooden carving of Thrikkuratti mahadeva temple Sricovil was featured in visual media, attracting lot of art lovers including foreigners. At a special Nada (gate) on the east side of the Thrikkuratti temple compound wall, other religious members, in particular, Muslims, present offerings on a daily basis. This practice is believed to be centuries old and is considered to be a true embodiment of religious harmony. The Thrikkuratti Mahasivarathri Festival, second only to Aluva Sivarathri in terms of mass congregation, attracts thousands of devotees. The West Nada (Parvathi) will be open for ten minutes during Sivarathri Nritham on Sivarathri day only. All other days during the year it remains closed. The Srikovil of Thrikkuratti Mahavishnu temple is built on North Indian Architecture.Chettikulangara Devi Temple
The Chettikulangara Bhagavathi temple is about 10 km from Mannar. The Kettukazcha festival on the day of Chettikulangara Bharani, attracts lakhs of people across the globe. The goddess Chettikulangara amma is considered as the mother goddess of Onattukara.It is believed that, Lord Parashurama had established 108 Durga temples, 108 Siva temples, numerous Sastha temples, besides 108 Kalaris (place to learn traditional martial arts in front of the deity), Sakthi Kendras etc. Besides he had established five Ambalayas. Jagadambika of Chettikulangara, the Goddess of Oodanadu, is among the five Ambalayams. Though enough historical evidences and authentic study materials are not available to support, it is believed that this temple dates back to more than1200 years.
According to one version, this temple was consecrated by Padmapadacharyar (a leading disciple of Adi Shankara) on the Uthrittathi day of Makara month in A.D. 823.
Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi Temple
Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi TempleParumala Valiya Panayannar Kavu Temple
Parumala Valiya Panayannar Kavu TempleEvents
The 'Anpoli' conducted as part of festival in various temples is a very attractive and unique one. Among the Anpoli festivals Anpoli Areeppara Mahothsavam of Kurattikkadu Pattambalam Devi Kshethramis the most famous one attracting thousands of devotees on 24th of Medam(7 May).Here both BhuvaneswariBhuvaneswari
In Hinduism, Bhuvaneshvari Parvati is Sagun Roop of Goddess Bhuvaneswari. Her bija mantra is "Hreem."Bhuvaneshwari: The Queen of the Universe. Bhuvaneshwari means the Queen or ruler of the Universe. She is the Divine Mother as the Queen of all the worlds. All the Universe is her body and all...
and Bhadra
Bhadra
In Hinduism, Bhadra is a goddess of the hunt and one of Shiva's servants....
are worshipped with equal importance.The festival at Pattambalam
Pattambalam
Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devi Kshethram is a very famous Devi Temple situated in Mannar, Kerala, India.The main ritual of the temple is the Anpoli Vazhipadu which is during the festival season...
starts on Medam 10th(23 April) and ends on Medam 25th(8 May).The festival includes several rituals like AttilChattam , Changayilottam , Vithideel which aren't practised anywhere else in the world. Among these AttilChattam attracts Muslim devotees also.
The annual Mahathma Boat Race, conducted during Onam
Onam
Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, India. The festival commemorates the Vamana avatar of Vishnu and the subsequent homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali. It falls during the month of Chingam and lasts for ten days...
festival season, attracts lot of visitors and water sports lovers including foreigners.
Sree Bhuvaneswari Higher Secondary School
Sree Bhuvaneswari Higher Secondary School, managed by the Kurattikadu Pattambalam Devaswam, was founded in 1974 with LKG classes and has now grown in to a cluster of schools comprising the Sree Bhuvaneswari Sisu Vidyalayam-the nursery,Sree Bhuvaneswari English Medium High School,Sree Bhuvaneswari Higher Secondary School and Sree Bhuvaneswari CBSE School.Sree Bhuvaneswari Higher Secondary School
N.S.H.S. For Boys, Mannar
Nair Samajam High School For Boys, Mannar Panchayat, Mannar, Alleppy Dist. Kerala StateSyllabus : STATE
Medium : Malayalam
N.S.H.S. For Girls, Mannar
Nair Samajam High School For Boys, Mannar Panchayat, Mannar, Alleppy Dist. Kerala StateSyllabus : STATE
Medium : Malayalam
M.S.L.P.School, Mannar
Mannar Syrian Lower Primary School, Muttel Junction, Kuttemperoor P.O., Mannar, Alleppy Dist.KeralaSyllabus : STATE
Medium : Malayalam
Banking Services
- State Bank Of Travancore*
State Bank Of Travancore
- The Federal Bank Ltd
The Federal Bank Ltd
- Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank
- Syndicate Bank
Syndicate Bank
- Canara Bank
CANARA BANK
- Union Bank of India
UNION BANK OF INDIA
- Alleppey District CO OP Bank
ALLEPPEY DISTRICT CO OP BANK
- North Malabar Gramin Bank
North Malabar Gramin Bank
Other notability
The place also has well known educational institutions like Dewaswom Board Pampa College, Sree Bhuvaneswari Higher Secondary School, Nair Samajam Higher Secondary School and Good Shepherd School. The Mannar Library at Kuttiyil Junction is a full fledged library, equipped with lot of reference books.The St. Gregorious Cardiovascular Center http://www.frontierlifeline.com of St. Gregorious Hospital http://www.sghospital.org, Parumala, is promoted by Padmasree Dr.K.M. Cherian of Frontier lifeline and Dr. K.M. Cherian Heart Foundation, Chennai, is one of best fully equipped Super Specialty Heart Hospital in Rural India. The de-addiction centre operating at St. Gregorious hospital helps a lot of alcohol and drug addicts recover.
This place is also famous for Ayurvedic treatment and Traditional herbal medicine. Centuries old traditional family herbal treatment by Kollasseril family is very effective for Jaundice and Hepatitis. Reaping the benefits of Ayurvedic Medical Research and recent development of Medical tourism, Padma ayurvedic medical centre & Punchkarma Hospital, Kuttamperoor attracts lot of patients. In order to maintain the quality of medicines used, the firm maintains its own full fledged Herbal garden and its own Medicines manufacturing facilities. This is a GMP certified company also engaged in exporting Ayurvedic medicines to many countries. Omkar Ayurvedic Medical centre is a speciality hospital for punchkarma and ayurvedic treatment.
There is a municipal bus station recently built near Store Junction which is the heart of Mannar.
See also
- Mannar Thrikkuratti Mahadevar Temple
- Kurattikkadu Pattambalam Devi Temple
- Chettikulangara Devi Temple Mavelikkara
- Bronze artefacts being made at Mannar – Video
- Panayannar Kavu Temple
- Sree Bhuvaneswari Higher Secondary School
- Mannar Mahasivarathri Festival
- Swamiyude Kada
- Hotel Maharaja Palace
- Kuttemperoor
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