Thumpamon

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Thumpamon
village
Thumpamon
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9°13′0″N 76°43′0″E / 9.21667°N 76.71667°E / 9.21667; 76.71667Coordinates: 9°13′0″N 76°43′0″E / 9.21667°N 76.71667°E / 9.21667; 76.71667
Country  India
State Kerala
District Pathanamthitta
Government
 • Body Thumpamon Grama Panchayat
Area
 • Total 7.84 km2 (3.03 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 • Total 7,644
 • Density 975/km2 (2,530/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 689502
Telephone code 0091-4734
Vehicle registration KL-26
Nearest city Pandalam
Sex ratio 1000 Males : 1125 Females ♂/♀
Literacy 94.09% (91.97% - Females, 96.53% - Males)%
Civic agency Thumpamon Grama Panchayat
Climate Tropical Wet (Köppen)

Thumpamon is a village near Pandalam in 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. It is believed that this deity was worshiped by SakthiBhadra the author of Acharya Chudamani (a drama for Koodiyatta).There are mural paintings around this Sreekovil.[1]

The St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral commonly known as Thumpamon Valiya Pally (http://www.stmarysocym.com) 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.

Salem Mar Thoma Church, Muttom is one of the most spiritual and anciently reformed church in Thumpamon.

Kadisha Orthodox Church, Thumpamon 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.

  • Thumpamon Sree VadakumNatha Temple

  • Thekkumnathan Sreekovil

  • Vadakkumnathan Sreekovil

  • St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral Thumpamon

  • St.Mary's Orthodox Cathedral

  • Holy Relic of Parumala Thirumeni (St.Gregorious of Parumala)

  • Church's Main Door with rich wood carving

  • Inside view of St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral Thumpamon

  • Ancient Jar inside the Church

  • Madhboho -Altar

  • Church's Madhboho -Altar,a Closeup View

  • Stone Cross

  • PULICKAL KALARI

  • PULICKAL KALARI

  • PULICKAL KALARI

  • PULICKAL KALARI

References

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  1. ↑ Vadakkumnatha temple
  2. ↑ Valiyapalli Church history
  3. ↑ Vadakkumnatha temple
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