| Puthencavu | |||
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| Country | India | ||
| State | Kerala | ||
| District(s) | Alappuzha | ||
| Parliamentary constituency | Alappuzha | ||
| Assembly constituency | Aroor | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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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.