Puthuppally, Kottayam

Puthuppally
പുതുപ്പള്ളി
town
Puthuppally

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°33′33.96″N 76°34′19.98″E / 9.5594333°N 76.5722167°E / 9.5594333; 76.5722167Coordinates: 9°33′33.96″N 76°34′19.98″E / 9.5594333°N 76.5722167°E / 9.5594333; 76.5722167
Country  India
State Kerala
District Kottayam
Government
 • Body Panchayat
Population
 • Total 29,774
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 686011
Telephone code 91-481-235
Vehicle registration KL- 05
Nearest city Kottayam
Lok Sabha constituency Kottayam
Civic agency Panchayat
Climate http://kottayam.nic.in/profile/climate.htm (Köppen)
Website kottayam.nic.in

Puthuppally is a town in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India, which is situated 8 km south of Kottayam city. It is encircled by rivers, paddy fields and hills, with a population of over 30,000 people of various caste and creeds. It is surrounded by various Karas (principalities) such as Kadamuri, Erikadu, Anchery, Thottakad, Vennimala, Manganam, Eravinallore and Thrukothamangalam. The town is home to many NRI families, most of whom work in the Middle East, some dating as far back as the 1970s. Many people, mostly educated have migrated to other cities of India and abroad over the years.

The town is known for its temple, churches, socio-political and cultural activities.

The most famous of its many churches is the St. George Orthodox Church, of the Malankara Orthodox Church. Built around the seventeenth century, this church is popularly known as Puthuppally Pally, or as Puthuppally Vailiyapally. It is situated on the western and eastern banks of the Kodoor River, about a kilometre away from the main junction of Puthuppally town. The surroundings of church are panoramic with vast paddy fields and hills. A new road linking this church to Paloorpadi, Manganam is open and is a short cut to Kottayam, but not for heavy vehicles. A pilgrim amenity center and a boat jetty for service to Muhamma under Kodoor river beautification project is under planning

Among the many temples in Puthupally is the PuthiyaTrikkovil Shiva temple, which is one of the oldest Shiva temples of South India. Known for celebrating Lord Shiva in the Kirata (Hunter) form, it is one of the few temples that has a Jaladhara Prathista.

Also famous is the Vennimala Sree Rama Lakshmana Perumal temple, which is one of the oldest Rama temples in South India. This temple situated in 4th ward in Puthuppally.

Weather

In general, Puthuppally has a hot humid climate. This town experiences summer during the April-May season, when the temperature goes up to 37 °C. The monsoon season lasts from Juney to August, followed by a light winter during December-January, where temperatures drop down to 28 °C, especially at night and dawn. The weather here can change unexpectedly.

Cultural

Agriculture

Paddy cultivation is the livelihood of most of the farmers in this region. The presence of apt amount of rain in this region is the reason for paddy cultivation. In most of the houses, hens and cows are grown. Rubber cultivation is another main cultivation.Rubber Board of India in Puthuppally accounts for the higher density of rubber cultivation in this area.

Politics

'The Puthuppally Firing' (Puthuppally Vediveyppu) during the Indian Freedom Struggle is one of the important historical events related to this place. One person got martyred in the Firing. In a late afternoon a youth named Maveli Kochu was on his way to the native ball playground unaware of the happenings. A stray bullet hit him in his navel and he died on the spot.

Puthupally is the stronghold of INC.

Puthuppally assembly constituency is part of Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency).[1] The Chief Minister of Kerala Sri Oommen Chandy, is representing the Puthuppally Legislative Constituency since 1970

Sports

Puthuppally is famous for the native ball play. A ball which is made of leather is used. It is generally referred to as Naadan panthu kali or tukal panthu Kali. Kerala Native Ball Association's office is located in Puthuppally. This traditional game is facing a slow death as the new generation not finding it very attractive. Usually the game is played on leveled grounds and non availability of play grounds also accounts for the so-called slow death.

Naadan Panthu kali competition was last held at Puthuppally during February 2014.

The playground opposite to the Gov. Boys School on the 'High School Road' is one of the biggest grounds in Puthuppally. Games including Cricket, Football, Native ball play, etc. are being played here.

Religion

Puthuppally have mainly 2 religions- Christianity and Hinduism. St.Georges Church Puthuppally, or more known as "Puthuppally Pally " is famous all around Kerala. The Feast of this church last with 7 days of celebrations. The main fest is on 5, 6 and 7 of May with a shaking of this small town with crackers. The Sree Narayana Guru Temple is one of the main Temples in Puthuppally with a school associated to its name. St. Antonys, Poommottom Church or "Poomotton Pally"s main fest that is last Saturday and Sunday of January is a main fest all over the Central Puthuppally. Majority of population are Christians.

Schools

Colleges

Seminaries

Notable People

Hospitals

Theaters/Entertainment/Culture

Temples in Puthuppally

Churches in Puthuppally

Banks

References

  1. ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 19 October 2008.

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