Ettumanoor
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Ettumanoor is a major town in Kottayam District
of Kerala
, India
, located 11 kilometers north-east of Kottayam town, 65 km from Cochin and 73 km from Cochin International Airport
. The state Highway No.1 popularly known as the Main Central (MC) Road, passess through Ettumanoor, and is a major connecting link between Palai and beyond to the Western Ghats and to the commercial capital of Kerala - Kochi. Ettumanoor is en route to the tourist resort at wagamon
and Poonjar
.
and Oor in Tamil
means village.This was a place ruled by the Brahmins who lived in eight separate houses. Ettmanoor is a historical place as myths have says that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa
had established temple here.
Ettumanoor was a Taluk Headquarters till 1920. Hence a court and other Government offices were constructed in 5.5 acres (22,257.7 m²) of land known as Kacheri kunnu (court hills) acquired from Pulingapally purayidom [Thazhathu Pulingapallil]. The main highway that passes through this town is Main Central road or M C road from Trivandrum to join National Highway 47 at Angamaly. Ettumanoor- Ernakulam road or E.E road as per PWD records was the only connection for people from Kottayam to reach Cochin. This road starts from Thavalakuzhy vadakke kavala of Ettumanoor and reaches Trippunithura Jn to join Kochi- Madurai National Highway 49 and connects to NH 17 to Mumbai at Edappally via Vyttila Jn. Ettumanoor neendoor road is being extended to Cherthala and shortly it will be upgarded as a state highway. A road linking Athirampuzha to Poonjar via Ettuamnoor is one of the best state highways in Kerala. The road is superb as it is made out of rubberised tar. The famous Ettumanoor fish market serves a large scale of products to Eastern towns of Kerala.
The town has two bus stands. A KSRTC station master office with bus station and a well built private bus stand. All Deluxe,Express and interstate buses stop here. Direct buses are available to all places including Bangalore, Mangalore, Velankanni, Palani, Madurai, Tuticorin, Kanyakumari, Salem and Coimbatore. The bus stands are close and a big market is sandwiched between the bus stands, this has made Ettumanoor a convenient shopping place. Two state highways are crossing each other in the town and another two are starting from the town. This makes the town an important changing point for the commuters.
Recent development in the nearby areas / start up of new institutions in the neighbour hood and easiness in conveyance has made the town the dearest location for migration. This has led to an increase in the population and change in demography.
Industrial Estate under government of Kerala and Government of India Production centre are major industrial centres in Ettumanoor.It is the only industrial estate in Kerala under the Ministry of Labor, Govt. of India. Rolling shutters, Bakery items, Rubber products, wood products etc. are main products. Ettumanoor was the main centre of building material trade since 1950s in central Travancore. N T Paul and company was established in 1946 in Ettumanoor. Nearby areas of the town like cheruvandoor, koodallolor and kothanallore are famous for production of vegetables.Places in the east and south like kattachira and kandanchira are famous for pottery and bricks. During first half of last century Ettumaoor was famous for trading and some people like Hassan Rawther has become famous as a leading trader.
There are also a number of private un-aided schools in and around the town.
Athirampuha(2 KM on the west side of Ettumanoor)was an ancient town and has got a water link with Alleppie port. Historically Allppie port was connected to western ghats and Palai via road and Athirampuzha jetty; Ettumanoor was the main town enroute. Ettumanoor is place where the distance between Western Ghats and the western water body is minimal. The Pattithanam mala (on north east of Ettumanoor) is an extension of Western Ghats and Athirampuzha canal (on south west of Ettumanoor) is a water way connected to Vempanadu kayal. The distance between these two is only 4km.
here has brought glory and fame to the place. Myths have it that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa had worshipped at this temple. The name of the place had its origin from the word 'manoor', which means the home of deer.
The present temple building, with its gopuram and the fortress around it, was reconstructed in 717 ME (1542 AD). There are Dravidian mural paintings on the walls inside and outside of the main entrance. The fresco
of Pradosha Nritham (Dance of Shiva
) is one of the finest Wall painting in India
. There is a golden flag staff inside the temple. On the top of it is the idol of a bull surrounded by small bells and metal leaves of the banyan tree. The temple roofs are covered with copper sheets and it has 14 ornamental tops. Bhagavati, Sastha, Ganapathy and Yakshi are installed here as subordinate deities. It is believed that the great philosopher, Sankaracharya wrote the 'Soundaraya Lahari' staying in the temple.
The famous Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple hosts the arattu festival celebrated on a grand scale on the Thiruvathira day in February–March every year. Lot of people come to this temple on the 8th and 10th day of the festival when seven and half elephants (in Malayalam: ezharaponnaana) made of gold (nearly 13 kg) will be held in public view.this statue was donated to the temple by a travancore maharaja. The temple, the wealthiest Devaswom in Kerala, has many valuable possessions.
The Thulabharam is one of the important rituals of this temple. People make offerings to God for favours received. On balance, the child or man for whom offerings were promised to God, is weighed against offerings ranging from gold to fruits. Ettumanoor is an important pilgrim Centre of Hindus.
Etumanoor was a temple town; hence there were no Christians available in the area close to the temple when there was a requirement for purifying the oil used in the temple. Such purification was required when people of different casts started visiting the temple and donating oil to the temple. Christians converted from higher casts of Hindu religion were appointed by the temple authorities to receive the oil (Christians were considered as merchants without cast). This was known as enna thodeel. Two families, one from Athirampuzha near Ettumanoor and another from Chemplavil near to Palai were brought to Ettumanoor by temple authorities and they were given land and certain privileges. Majority of the Christians in the town area hails from these two families.
Church) is one of the famous church in Kottayam district
. The tall and beautiful church being renovated recently stands in the heart of the town. There are a number of mosque
s also. Kaithamala Muhiudheen Masjid, situated at Parolikkal, 1.2 km away from the town is the oldest and most important one. Famous Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
, reported to be one of the oldest mosque in India is only around 15 km away from the town. Another famous pilgrim center Athirampuzha
St. Mary's church is just 2 km away from this place. The Fire works on occasion of Athirampuzha Thirunal Festival on the night of 24 January used attract thousands of people every year, even from neighbouring districts.
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Towards Cochin
Towards Kottayam
Time
Train No.
Train name
Time
Train No.
Train name
5:37
56386
Kottayam-Ernakulam Jn.Passenger
08:45
56385
Ernakulam Jn.-Kottayam Passenger
06:55
56392
Kollam-Ernakulam Jn.Passenger
12:50
56387
Ernakulam Jn.-Kayamkulam Passenger
08:30
16302
Venad Express(Shornur Jn.)
14:30
16650
Parasuram Express(Trivandrum Central)
09:55
16349
Parasuram Express(Mangalore Central)
18:20
16301
Venad Express(Trivandrum Central)
17:22
56390
Kottayam-Ernakulam Jn.Passenger
19:20
56391
Ernakulam Jn.-Kollam Passenger
18:05
56388
Kayankulam-Ernakulam Jn.Passenger
21:15
56389
Ernakulam Jn.-Kottayam Passenger
* The timing may be subject to change. Please confirm by enquiry at the station Pn.No.0481-2535531
Kottayam
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, located 11 kilometers north-east of Kottayam town, 65 km from Cochin and 73 km from Cochin International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Cochin International Airport is an international airport located in Nedumbassery, a suburb on the outskirts of the city of Kochi about northeast of downtown Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. It is the busiest and largest airport in the state of Kerala...
. The state Highway No.1 popularly known as the Main Central (MC) Road, passess through Ettumanoor, and is a major connecting link between Palai and beyond to the Western Ghats and to the commercial capital of Kerala - Kochi. Ettumanoor is en route to the tourist resort at wagamon
Wagamon
Vagamon is a hill station located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Idukki district of Kerala, India. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10-23°C during a summer midday. It is situated 1,100 metre above sea level....
and Poonjar
Poonjar
Poonjar is a small town in the Kottayam district of Kerala state, India. Before the independence of India, Poonjar had been the capital of the Poonjar Koyikkal Swaroopam or Edavaka.-History:...
.
History
The name of the place had its origin from the word 'man oor' in Malayalam, which means the place of deer as deer means 'maan' and 'oor' means place. There is another version about the origin of the name Ettumanoor is about the former rulers of this place. Ettu in malayalam language means Eight, Mana means the house of a BrahminBrahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
and Oor in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
means village.This was a place ruled by the Brahmins who lived in eight separate houses. Ettmanoor is a historical place as myths have says that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa
Vyasa
Vyasa is a central and revered figure in most Hindu traditions. He is also sometimes called Veda Vyasa , or Krishna Dvaipayana...
had established temple here.
Geography
Ettumanoor is located at 9.67°N 76.57°E. It has an average elevation of 4 m (13.1 ft).Trade links
The town has two bus stands. A KSRTC station master office with bus station and a well built private bus stand. All Deluxe,Express and interstate buses stop here. Direct buses are available to all places including Bangalore, Mangalore, Velankanni, Palani, Madurai, Tuticorin, Kanyakumari, Salem and Coimbatore. The bus stands are close and a big market is sandwiched between the bus stands, this has made Ettumanoor a convenient shopping place. Two state highways are crossing each other in the town and another two are starting from the town. This makes the town an important changing point for the commuters.
Recent development in the nearby areas / start up of new institutions in the neighbour hood and easiness in conveyance has made the town the dearest location for migration. This has led to an increase in the population and change in demography.
Industrial Estate under government of Kerala and Government of India Production centre are major industrial centres in Ettumanoor.It is the only industrial estate in Kerala under the Ministry of Labor, Govt. of India. Rolling shutters, Bakery items, Rubber products, wood products etc. are main products. Ettumanoor was the main centre of building material trade since 1950s in central Travancore. N T Paul and company was established in 1946 in Ettumanoor. Nearby areas of the town like cheruvandoor, koodallolor and kothanallore are famous for production of vegetables.Places in the east and south like kattachira and kandanchira are famous for pottery and bricks. During first half of last century Ettumaoor was famous for trading and some people like Hassan Rawther has become famous as a leading trader.
Education
Mahatma Gandhi University is situated near this town. An industrial training institute called ITI, a Government Boys' H.S., one Girls' model High School and a Teachers Training School and lower primary school are the schools. Colleges in Ettumanoor affiliated to M G University are Mangalam College of Engineering, Mangalam BEd College, and Ettumanoorappan College. There is more than dozen of colleges and professionl institutions in Ettumanoor contituency. Etttumanoor is the head quarters of Kerala Chuvar Chithra Kala Kendram (Govt. of Kerala).There are also a number of private un-aided schools in and around the town.
Athirampuha(2 KM on the west side of Ettumanoor)was an ancient town and has got a water link with Alleppie port. Historically Allppie port was connected to western ghats and Palai via road and Athirampuzha jetty; Ettumanoor was the main town enroute. Ettumanoor is place where the distance between Western Ghats and the western water body is minimal. The Pattithanam mala (on north east of Ettumanoor) is an extension of Western Ghats and Athirampuzha canal (on south west of Ettumanoor) is a water way connected to Vempanadu kayal. The distance between these two is only 4km.
Culture and people
Though the population is diverse, the north east part of the town is considered as a hub of Hindu communities, especially Nairs. Ettumanoor is also one among the initial 32 settlements of Namboothiris in Kerala. Of late, X`ian influence is more evident in the socio-economic sector of this region. Owing to the limited availability of land, new generation is mainly employed in professional fields like technical/ medical or trading. There are many famous Nair families in Ettumanoor. People of Ettumanoor are generally calm and quiet and the place is known for its communal harmony. In 1981 when there was a theft in the temple, the catholic youth conducted a dharna demanding for quick inquiry. People are well educated as evident from the qualification of their representatives. As long as the resident politicians remain or become more honest, there is tremendous scope for development both in terms of tourism and industrial development for this bustling town.Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple
The ancient Siva Ettumanoor Mahadevar TempleEttumanoor Mahadevar Temple
Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is an ancient Shiva temple in Kottayam, Kerala, India. It has brought glory and fame to the place. Myths have it that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa had worshipped at this temple...
here has brought glory and fame to the place. Myths have it that the Pandavas and the sage Vyasa had worshipped at this temple. The name of the place had its origin from the word 'manoor', which means the home of deer.
The present temple building, with its gopuram and the fortress around it, was reconstructed in 717 ME (1542 AD). There are Dravidian mural paintings on the walls inside and outside of the main entrance. The fresco
Fresco
Fresco is any of several related mural painting types, executed on plaster on walls or ceilings. The word fresco comes from the Greek word affresca which derives from the Latin word for "fresh". Frescoes first developed in the ancient world and continued to be popular through the Renaissance...
of Pradosha Nritham (Dance of Shiva
Shiva
Shiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...
) is one of the finest Wall painting in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. There is a golden flag staff inside the temple. On the top of it is the idol of a bull surrounded by small bells and metal leaves of the banyan tree. The temple roofs are covered with copper sheets and it has 14 ornamental tops. Bhagavati, Sastha, Ganapathy and Yakshi are installed here as subordinate deities. It is believed that the great philosopher, Sankaracharya wrote the 'Soundaraya Lahari' staying in the temple.
The famous Ettumanoor Mahadevar Temple hosts the arattu festival celebrated on a grand scale on the Thiruvathira day in February–March every year. Lot of people come to this temple on the 8th and 10th day of the festival when seven and half elephants (in Malayalam: ezharaponnaana) made of gold (nearly 13 kg) will be held in public view.this statue was donated to the temple by a travancore maharaja. The temple, the wealthiest Devaswom in Kerala, has many valuable possessions.
The Thulabharam is one of the important rituals of this temple. People make offerings to God for favours received. On balance, the child or man for whom offerings were promised to God, is weighed against offerings ranging from gold to fruits. Ettumanoor is an important pilgrim Centre of Hindus.
Etumanoor was a temple town; hence there were no Christians available in the area close to the temple when there was a requirement for purifying the oil used in the temple. Such purification was required when people of different casts started visiting the temple and donating oil to the temple. Christians converted from higher casts of Hindu religion were appointed by the temple authorities to receive the oil (Christians were considered as merchants without cast). This was known as enna thodeel. Two families, one from Athirampuzha near Ettumanoor and another from Chemplavil near to Palai were brought to Ettumanoor by temple authorities and they were given land and certain privileges. Majority of the Christians in the town area hails from these two families.
Other religious places
Christuraj church (Christ the KingChrist the King
Christ the King is a title of Jesus based on several passages of Scripture. It is used by most Christians. The Roman Catholic Church, together with many Protestant denominations, including the Anglican Churches, Presbyterians, Lutherans and Methodists, celebrate the Feast of Christ the King on the...
Church) is one of the famous church in Kottayam district
Kottayam district
Kottayam is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. The district has its headquarters at Kottayam town, located at 9.36° N and 76.17° E. According to the 1991 census, it is the first district to achieve highest literacy rate in the whole of India...
. The tall and beautiful church being renovated recently stands in the heart of the town. There are a number of mosque
Mosque
A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word is likely to have entered the English language through French , from Portuguese , from Spanish , and from Berber , ultimately originating in — . The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration...
s also. Kaithamala Muhiudheen Masjid, situated at Parolikkal, 1.2 km away from the town is the oldest and most important one. Famous Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid
Thazhathangady Juma Masjid is a mosque situated in Thazhathangady, one of the Heritage Zones of Kerala, India, near the town of Kottayam. It is one of the oldest mosques in India and is more than 1000 years old. It is famous for its richness of architecture, wood carvings and the beauty...
, reported to be one of the oldest mosque in India is only around 15 km away from the town. Another famous pilgrim center Athirampuzha
Athirampuzha
Athirampuzha is the name of a Panchayat and a small town in Kottayam district of Kerala state, South India. Athirampuzha is situated 10 km north of Kottayam town....
St. Mary's church is just 2 km away from this place. The Fire works on occasion of Athirampuzha Thirunal Festival on the night of 24 January used attract thousands of people every year, even from neighbouring districts.
Ettumanur railway station
Ettumanoor railway station was the hub for steel supply for Idukki dams during its construction.The contact number of the railway station is 0481-2535531.Express trains like Venad Express and Parasuram express stop at the railway station.During festival at Ettumanur temple express trains like Vanchinad Express have special stops here.Train timings At Ettumanoor Railway Station
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* The timing may be subject to change. Please confirm by enquiry at the station Pn.No.0481-2535531
Increasing demands
There is an increasing demand for upgrading the KSRTC bus station into a depot station. The convenience for transport to every part of the state is making this place a migration hub. The demands for better living conditions and industrial development is in the air.External links
- details of schools colleges churchs banks in ettumanoor please select Panchayath ettumanoor
- about Ettumanoor
- Christian family donates 50-year-old teak tree for Ettumanoor Temple