34-560: Padanilam Parabrahma Temple ( പടനിലം പരബ്രഹ്മ ക്ഷേത്രം ) is situated at Padanilam in Mavelikara taluk of Alappuzha district in Kerala , India . It is one of the major temples in erstwhile Travancore state. Padanilam is the cultural center of Nooranad region. The temple is situated 17 km east of Kayamkulam and 7 km south west of Pandalam . The temple is dedicated to Lord Parabrahma , also known as omkaram . Padanilam Temple
68-568: A significant position in the history of Kerala. It is believed that they have descended from the Pandya kings of Madurai. Pandalam Palace carries not just historical importance, but a considerable religious magnitude as well. According to legends, Lord Ayyappa was born to the King of Pandalam.There is a temple on the banks of Achankovil river which is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. The sacred ornaments of Lord Ayyappa are carried from Pandalam Palace to Sabarimala as
102-458: A solution to end the war. He tried to intervene but the parties were not in a position to stop. He made a tent in the eastern part of the temple and started fasting unto death. But even that did not deter the warring parties. When he was on the verge of death due to the fast, they fearing the Brahmanasaapam , agreed to stop war. They demarcated the boundary in the north-south direction and stopped
136-406: A solution to end the war. He tried to intervene but the parties were not in a position to stop. He made a tent in the eastern part of the temple and started fasting unto death. But that also did not deter the warring parties. But when he was on the verge of death due to the fast, they fearing the Brahmanasaapam , agreed to stop war. They demarcated the boundary in the north-south direction and stopped
170-457: A special Township , by including the Pandalam municipality and Kulanada panchayat. The neighborhoods of Pandalam town include Thumpamon , Pandalam Thekkekara , Kulanada , Nooranad , Padanilam , Venmony , . The centuries-old Kurunthottayam market (now known as the Pandalam market) was one among the largest agricultural markets in central Travancore . Kerala's widest suspension bridge
204-417: Is about 17 km away from the town of Kayamkulam and about 10 km from the town of Pandalam. There are many private and KSRTC buses that run along this route. The buses through Padanilam ply from the private and KSRTC bus stands of Kayamkulam and Pandalam. There are buses from Pandalam , Kayamkulam , Pathanamthitta , Konni , Mavelikkara , Oachira , Karunagapally , etc., passing through Padanilam. It
238-409: Is believed to be swayambhu . Its actual history and the facts about how worship started there are unknown. Padanilam has been the administrative centre of Nooranad and it has the history of intense conflict between various karakal (territories) around the temple. This was for gaining control over the temple administration and thereby controlling the entire village. Due to this pada (battle/conflict),
272-479: Is famous for its Maha Shivaratri Kettukazhcha is located 8 Km South West of Pandalam town. According to legend, Lord Ayyappan , the presiding deity of Sabarimala , had his human sojourn at Pandalam as the adopted son of the King of Pandalam. During Sabarimala pilgrimage season, devotees come to Pandalam in large numbers to worship the deity of Valiyakoikkal Temple near the Pandalam Palace . This temple
306-481: Is famous for its beautiful agricultural fields like Karingalichaal Puncha and Peruvelichal Puncha. Different varieties of birds can be found in this area. Because of this, Nooranad is known as the Pakshigraamam of Kerala , meaning "village of birds". The famous Sree Buddha College Of Engineering is situated in this village. A leprosy sanatorium is there in this village, which is first of its kind in Kerala and one of
340-454: Is flows westwards through the northern boundary of the village. Topographically, the village has 3 areas: small hills, slope regions and plain land. Hills include the Pattoor malamukal and the koombuloor mala . The Pattoor malamukal is the highest point in the village with an altitude of 121 m above sea level. Laterite is the soil type found here. Alluvium and loam soil types can be found in
374-401: Is known for its connection with Ayyappan and Sabarimala . It recognised as the cultural capital of Travancore , Pandalam hosts educational institutions ranging from reputed schools to post graduate, training, Ayurveda , and engineering colleges. There are seven colleges and 23 schools at Pandalam, including N. S. S. College, Pandalam . The Kerala state government plans to make the place
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#1733271148078408-511: Is located in Nooranad Grama Panchayath. The panchayath was formed on 30 December 1961. Before the formation of Alappuzha district, Nooranad was a part of Kollam district. At the time, a revenue division was formed with Nooranad as centre. It was named Nooranad subdistrict. When Alappuzha district was formed on 17 August 1957, Nooranad became a part of it. Padanilam is situated on Para (KP Road) - Edapppon-Pandalam (MC Road) road. It
442-624: Is located on the banks of river Achankovil . The Padanilam temple is one of the important centres of worship in Kerala. Nooranad is named as the Nandikesha Paithruka Gramam (Heritage village of Nandikesha ) by the Government of Kerala due to its importance in kettukala construction, which is an icon of Onattukara region. The Shivaratri is the most important festival in Padanilam. It
476-591: Is on the banks of river Achenkovil . Three days prior to the Makaravilakku festival , the Thiruvabharanam (sacred ornaments) are taken in a procession from Pandalam to Sabarimala . It is believed that the Pandya kings of Tamil Nadu fled to Pandalam in the face of an attack from Cholas and settled there in the land they bought from Kaipuzha Thampan, a landlord. The Pandya dynasty had provinces on either sides of
510-673: Is situated on the Kayamkulam - Pandalam - Pathanamthitta bus route. Padanilam is situated in the Parliamentary and Assembly constituency of Mavelikkara. The current MP of the area is Kodikkunnil Suresh (INC) and the MLA is M.S.Arun Kumar (CPM). The LDF rules the Panchayat. There are 17 wards in the Panchayat. Communist Party of India , Communist Party of India (Marxist) , Indian National Congress are major political parties in this area. The village
544-481: Is the biggest Shivaratri kettukazhcha in Kerala and it is second only to Aluva Shivaratri in terms of crowd gathering. Nooranadu Padanilam is situated on the south-eastern edge of the Alappuzha district. It is bounded by Venmony Panchayath in the north, Pandalam municipality and Palamel in the east, Mavelikkara Thamarakkulam in the south and Chunakkara and Thazhakara in the west. The Achankovil river
578-578: The Western Ghats . The King of Pandalam helped Marthanda Varma to conquer the Kayamkulam province. In return for this help, Marthanda Varma did not attempt to attack and conquer Pandalam during the expansion of his kingdom. The princely state of Pandalam had extended up to Thodupuzha in Idukki district once. Pandalam was added to Travancore in 1820. Before the formation of Pathanamthitta district, Pandalam
612-551: The Mandalam - Makaravilakku season. The temple has mainly 15 karakal (territories), who conduct the annual Sivarathri Festival. This is one of the biggest Nandikesha (ox vehicle of Lord Shiva ) kettulsavams in Kerala . The Padanilam Temple is believed to be Swayambhu . Its actual history and the facts about how worship started there are unknown. Padanilam has been the administrative centre of Nooranad and it has history of intense conflict between various karakal (territories) around
646-411: The chieftains for control of the village. Thus they divided into south and north, starting a fierce battle. The south side consisted of Noorukodi Unnithans and Kadackal Kuruppans. The north side had Vettathasans and Vettadickal Kuruppans with them. Twenty-two karakal supported their respective sides. During the battle, many soldiers on both sides died in large numbers. They were buried in the chira near
680-406: The chieftains for control of the village. Thus they divided into south and north, starting battle. The south side consisted of Noorukodi Karuppans and Kadackal Kuruppans. The other side had Vettathasans and Vettadickal Kuruppans with them. Twenty-two karakal supported their respective sides. During the battle, many soldiers of both the sides died in large numbers. They were buried in the chira near
714-679: The disciple of Jesus Christ in AD 52. His tomb is at the St. Thomas Orthodox Church. Two brothers of the family came to Padanilam and one is settled in Padanilam and the other in Nooranad. One of the patriarchs of the family is known as Padanilathu Ashaan (late Mr. Geevarghese Kochukunju) and the junction north to the church is known as Ashaan Mukku. The St. Thomas Orthodox Church and the Padanilam Parabrahma Temple are located in heart of Padanilam. Padanilam
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#1733271148078748-461: The festival and is held in the evening. Kettulsavam from the distinct areas of the village come to the temple at around 4 p.m. The rituals and programmes only end at midnight. Padanilam Parabrahma Temple temple has mainly 15 karakal (territories). They are Other festivals in the temple include: Many marriages are also conducted in this temple, because marriage in this temple is considered auspicious. There are both private and KSRTC buses from
782-541: The largest in Asia . Currently, an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) unit has started functioning in the sanatorium compound. One of the seventeen 220 kV substations of KSEB is located near Pattoor, the northernmost portion of the village. Interflora Worldwide Kerala Member Office is located in the town of Pandalam. Pandalam Pandalam is a municipality in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala , India . Pandalam
816-552: The low lying areas of the village including plain lands. The Padanilam Parabrahma Temple is one of the major temples in Kerala. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Parabrahma . The temple is very much like the Oachira Parabrahma Temple. The temple has no compound walls and no roofs. A large number of festivals are celebrated here annually. The temple is one of the idathaavalam of Sabarimala Ayyappa Swami temple. There are KSRTC buses from Padanilam to Pamba during
850-484: The making of these colossal effigies. There is a proposal in front of the Kerala Government to recognize this village as the Nandikesha Paithruka Gramam due to its cultural importance. Thousands come to the temple on Sivarathri day to see the kaavadiyattam for Lord Subrahmanyan in the morning. Kaavady from all parts of the area come separately and meet at the temple. Kettulsavam is the most spectacular sight of
884-462: The place is said to have got its name. It is believed that the army troops of Kayamkulam Kingdom was camped near the temple for protecting the kingdom from the attack of neighbouring kings. During this period, the village had some chieftains and their supporters. They include Noorukodi Unnithans, Kadackal Kuruppans, Vettathasaans and Vettadickal Kuruppans. Kayamkulam Raja withdrew his troops about four centuries ago. This initiated tensions between
918-485: The temple. Even from very earliest of times, this temple was a blessing for the people in the surrounding areas. It is also believed that the battle was between Marthanda varma King on one side and Kayamkulam King on the other. The twenty-two karakals of Nooranad took side with the two kings. The common people started worrying about the devastation of the war and approached the Pazhoor Panamana Thampuran to find
952-430: The temple. Even from very earliest of times, this temple was a blessing for the people in the surrounding areas. It is also believed that the battle was between the king Marthanda Varma on one side and the king of Kayamkulam on the other. The twenty-two karakals of Nooranad picked their respective sides. The common people started worrying about the devastation of the war and approached the Pazhoor Panamana Thampuran to find
986-613: The temple. This was for gaining control over the temple administration and thereby controlling the entire village. Due to this pada (battle/conflict), the place is said to have got its name. It is believed that the army troops of Kayamkulam Kingdom had camped near the temple for protecting the kingdom from the attack of neighbouring kings. During this period, the village had some chieftains and their supporters. They include Noorukodi Unnithans, Kadackal Kuruppans, Vettathasaans and Vettadickal Kuruppans. Kayamkulam Raja withdrew his troops about four centuries ago. This initiated tensions between
1020-557: The towns of Kayamkulam and Pandalam. There are buses from Pandalam , Kayamkulam , Pathanamthitta , Konni , Mavelikkara , Oachira , and Karunagapally passing through Padanilam. Padanilam is situated on the Kayamkulam - Pandalam - Pathanamthitta bus route. Official temple website Padanilam Padanilam is a town located in Onattukara region of Alappuzha district , Kerala . The word Padanilam means "land of battles" ( pada means "battle" and nilam means "land"). It
1054-414: The war in the name of Parabrahma, the presiding deity of the temple. Sivarathri is the main festival in the temple. Giant effigies of bulls, known locally as kettukala , are pulled to the temple from 15 territories ( kara ) of the temple. Some of these have a height of more than 50 feet. Its one of the largest festivals of its kind in Kerala . There are many people in the Nooranad area, who are involved in
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1088-500: The war in the name of Parabrahma, the presiding deity of the temple. The St. Thomas Syrian Orthodox Church is about 150 meters from the Padanilam Market and Padanilam High School. It is an old church which was founded 100 years before and the founder Mr. Varu Varghese was originally from Kuravilangadu. He belongs to the family of Pakalomattom, which was said to be one among the four families which were said to be baptized by St. Thomas,
1122-591: Was constructed in Pandalam over the Achankovil river . The bridge is 70 metres long and 2.5 metres wide. There are several devotional places at Pandalam. The most famous are Valiyakoikkal Temple , Mahadeva Temple , Puthenkavil Bhagavathi Temple , Pattupurakkavu Bhagavathi Temple , Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple , Kadakkad Sree Bhadrakali Temple and the Thattayil Orippurathu Bhagavathi Temple . Nooranad Padanilam Parabrahma Temple , which
1156-413: Was in Mavelikara taluk of Alappuzha district. Pandalam Bridge , popularly known as Kurunthottayam Bridge , is situated in Pandalam junction. Pandalam Suspension Bridge , is a pedestrian suspension bridge in Pandalam, that connects Pandalam with Kulanada. Pandalam Palace , placed on the banks of Achankovil river , was home to the royal family of Pandalam.The royal family of this palace enjoys
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