| Thumpamon | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Pathanamthitta |
| Nearest city | Pandalam, Adoor, Pathanamthitta |
| Parliamentary constituency | Mavelikara |
| Civic agency | Thumpamon Grama Panchayat |
| Population • Density |
7,644 (2001[update]) • 975 /km2 (2,525 /sq mi) |
| Sex ratio | 1000 Males : 1125 Females ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 94.09% (91.97% - Females, 96.53% - Males)% |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area | 7.84 square kilometres (3.03 sq mi) |
Thumpamon is a village in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India. One of the greatest attractions of this village is the Achenkovil River, which is renowned for its natural sceneries along the riverbank. The income in this locality mainly depends on Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and crops like rubber, coconut, paddy and pepper. Because of Non-Resident Indians this is one of the wealthiest villages in Kerala. Thumpamon is divided into two regions. Thumpamon North and Thumpamon south by Achenkovil River.
Thumpamon is the home to the Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple (http://www.thumpamonvadakkumnathan.org). This temple consists of two Sreekovils (Sanctum Sanctorum). The deity in the first Sreekovil is called Vadakkumnatha. Worshipers believe that this deity is Shiva, Muruga, or even Vishnu. However, the deity resembles Sree Buddha.The worshipers believe that the deity in the second Sreekovil (known as Thekkumnathan) is Balamuruga. There are mural paintings around this Sreekovil.[1]
The St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, commonly known as "Thumpamon Valiyapally" is an ancient church located here.It is the headquarters of the Thumpamon Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The church first was built in AD 717 and it is among the one of oldest churches in Kerala.[2] [3]
Another historical monument in Thumpamon is Pulickal Kalari, an example of the traditional gymnasium of Kerala.
Kadisha Orthodox Church, Thumpamon North Bethel Marthoma Church, Thettikkakavu Devi Temple are also located here.
Pandalam K.P Raman Pillai the well known freedom fighter, educationist and poet belongs to Thumpamon. He wrote the school anthem "Akilanda mandalam aniyich0rukki" which is followed by all schools in kerala.