Puthencavu
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Puthencavu is a village in Alappuzha District
of Kerala
, India
. It is situated 2 km East of Chengannur along the southern bank of the river Pamba, is famous for religious Harmony. Metropolitan High School, puthencavu has produced many stalwarts in many fields. Mahakavi Puthencavu Mathen Tharakan and his son Dr.K.M.Tharakan from this village has made memorable contributions to the Freedom Movement and the Malayalam language.
It is situated around 2 km from Arattupuzha and can be easily accessed from Chengannur and Arattupuzha. Puthencavu St Mary's Orthodox Church
situated here is a major attraction. The mortal remains of three of Holy Fathers who led the Malankara Sabha are interred in this Church.
The village is famous for 'Samskrithy', a center for Indian performing arts. Emmayavaramban Temple, Thrichittattu Vishnu Temple, Tiruppuliyur Maayappiraan Temple, Tiruvamundur Temple and St Mary's Knanaya Jacobite Syrian Church are the nearest places of worship Chengannur Railway Station and Cochin International Airport are the nearest railhead and airport.
Pakalomattom Ayrookuzhiyil family is one of the most important families at this place and the adjoining areas.
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....
, 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...
. It is situated 2 km East of Chengannur along the southern bank of the river Pamba, is famous for religious Harmony. Metropolitan High School, puthencavu has produced many stalwarts in many fields. Mahakavi Puthencavu Mathen Tharakan and his son Dr.K.M.Tharakan from this village has made memorable contributions to the Freedom Movement and the Malayalam language.
It is situated around 2 km from Arattupuzha and can be easily accessed from Chengannur and Arattupuzha. Puthencavu St Mary's Orthodox Church
St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral, Puthencavu
St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral, Puthencavu is one of the important churches in South India, located at a village named Puthencavu , Alappuzha district in Kerala state of India...
situated here is a major attraction. The mortal remains of three of Holy Fathers who led the Malankara Sabha are interred in this Church.
The village is famous for 'Samskrithy', a center for Indian performing arts. Emmayavaramban Temple, Thrichittattu Vishnu Temple, Tiruppuliyur Maayappiraan Temple, Tiruvamundur Temple and St Mary's Knanaya Jacobite Syrian Church are the nearest places of worship Chengannur Railway Station and Cochin International Airport are the nearest railhead and airport.
Pakalomattom Ayrookuzhiyil family is one of the most important families at this place and the adjoining areas.
External links
- http://marpfa.org/church.html
- http://www.alappuzhaonline.com/puthencavustmaryscathedral.htm