| Haripad | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Alappuzha |
| Nearest city | Alapuzha |
| MLA | Ramesh Chennithala |
| Parliamentary constituency | alapuzha |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Website | www.haripad.in |
Haripad (Malayalam: ഹരിപ്പാട്) 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.The first Sri Ramakrishna Asrama in the state of Kerala was established at Pilapuzha in Haripad on the 4th May 1913.It is the land of "Mayura Sandesa", the land of snake boats and the land of music, 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 later 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.It is only here in the state where on NIRAPUTHARY day the Government Treasury at Haripad paddy bunches are brought from Sri Subrahmonya swami temple on the back of elephants and leading a procession with nadaswaram,music and hanged before the Treasury strong room.During the reign of the Travancore kings Govt revenue collection, gold and other valuables were kept in this Treasury.Till now niraputhary celebration is going on under the leadership of Travancore Devaswam Board. 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).Danav means Jail.It was at this place where the so called jail was situated.Danav Padi meaning entrance of the jail.This place thus got the name Danappadi one kilometre west of Haripad town near the Ananthapuram Palace.This reveals that Haripad was a place of cultural,Intellectual, Spiritual and administrative importance.
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 on the 4th May 1913 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 on the first anniversary of the Asram for all (Misrabhojam) at a time when untouchibility was rampant.This has become a milestone in the history of Kerala. Swami Brahmananda (1863–1922), the first President of the Ramakrishna Mission was brought to Harippad by Swami Nirmalananda and stayed there for three days in December 1916. 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 representative Swami Golokananda took over the reins once again on the 15th December 2007.Functions of the Asram are going on at the Town Centre South Nada by the side of NH 47. The Mission is now planning to rebuild the Asrama at the old premices at Pilapuzha near Primary Health Centre Haripad(also known as Asramam Hospital) East of Vathukulangara Devi Temple
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.Sri P Sheshadri a well known scholar who was able to speak and write 18 languages was a native of Haripad.
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 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:
The Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple [1] 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.[2] 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)
The famous Nagaraja 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.
Edakannampallil Sree Durga Devi Temple:- The famouns sreedurga devi temple located in Thamallackal near Haripad
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 .
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.
This temple is situated near the bank of Achankovil river four kilometres east of Haripad Town.Worshipping deities are of ,Sri Bhagavathi,Rekshassu,Yekshiamma,Gandharvan and Bhootham swami in the temple premices and Nagaraja and Nagayekshi in the Kavu(small forest) This area is believed to be a thick forest in the primitive period when a brahmin family worshipped the deities of Nagaraja and Nagayekshi.Later on the family became no more due to lack of heirs.Thus the area and old family premices came under the control of the ancient nair family The Chempakaseeri.In 1987 the area covering a thick forest of nearly one acre was reduced during the period of renovation.The so called Chempakasseril Kottaram which was in a dilapidated condition where Sri Bhagavathi and other deities were worshipped was rebuilt to the present temple.Annual Pooja with kalasabhishekam in the temple and Noorum Palum in the forest before the ancient deity of Sri Nagaraja and Sri Nagayekshi are conducted on REVATHI NAL in the month of Thulam(Malayayalam Era).
This is an ancient temple situated on the banks of Acan Kovil river.The main deity is that of Sri Krishna.Other deities are of Sri Siva,Sri Ayyappa,Sri Bhagavathi and Rekshassu.Ashtami Rohini and Sivarathri are the important celebrations.
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.
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 Mavelikkara
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 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.
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.
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
Basically located between Haripad Town and Karuvatta. 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)
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.
The T.K.Madhava Memorial College is located in nearby Nangiarkulangara. 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.
Haripad is the headquarters of Karthikappally Taluk (township).[3]
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 Karthikappally 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
TKMM College is one of the leading institutions of higher education in Alappuzha 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.
The large National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) plant at Kayamkulam 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.
Haripad assembly constituency is part of Alappuzha (Lok Sabha constituency).[4]
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