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Ponkunnam
Ponkunnam (പൊൻകുന്നം) is a census town in Kerala, India, part of Kottayam district under Kanjirappally taluk. Ponkunnam literally means ''golden mountain'' (''ponn'' = gold, ''kunn'' = mountain). Nearby towns are Kanjirappalli, Manimala and Pala. This part of Kerala is famous for its fertile land and rubber plantations. It is at an altitude of above mean sea level. The town is at the junction of two major roads in Kerala: NH220 and Main Eastern Highway. The climate is moderate with timely cold breezes and the town is the gateway to the Western Ghats. The town is famous for its volleyball traditions and customs. Almost every year there is an ever-rolling volleyball tournament happening in Ponkunnam Mahatma Gandhi Mini Stadium. Overview Ponkunnam is one of the busiest towns along the NH 220 comprising key administrative institutions of Kanjirappally taluk such as the Kanjirapally Munsif Court, DySP office, and Regional Transport Office. It is a part of K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponkunnam Holy Family Syro-Malabar Roman Catholic Church
Ponkunnam (പൊൻകുന്നം) is a census town in Kerala, India, part of Kottayam district under Kanjirappally taluk. Ponkunnam literally means ''golden mountain'' (''ponn'' = gold, ''kunn'' = mountain). Nearby towns are Kanjirappalli, Manimala and Pala. This part of Kerala is famous for its fertile land and rubber plantations. It is at an altitude of above mean sea level. The town is at the junction of two major roads in Kerala: NH220 and Main Eastern Highway. The climate is moderate with timely cold breezes and the town is the gateway to the Western Ghats. The town is famous for its volleyball traditions and customs. Almost every year there is an ever-rolling volleyball tournament happening in Ponkunnam Mahatma Gandhi Mini Stadium. Overview Ponkunnam is one of the busiest towns along the NH 220 comprising key administrative institutions of Kanjirappally taluk such as the Kanjirapally Munsif Court, DySP office, and Regional Transport Office. It is a part of K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponkunnam Varkey
Ponkunnam Varkey ( ml, പൊൻകുന്നം വർക്കി; 1 July 1910 – 2 July 2004) was a writer and activist from Kerala, India. Varkey was one of the pioneers of the progressive writers' forum and literary writers' co-operative in Kerala. He was the president of Kerala Sahitya Akademi and Sahithya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society. Biography Varkey has said that his childhood was not a protected one, but based on the dictum of the survival of the fittest."Ponkunnam Varkey dead" ''The Hindu''. Retrieved 4 July 2013. While studying in school, he was attracted to and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponkunnam Damodaran
Ponkunnam Damodaran (1915-1994) was a poet, novelist, dramatist and communist supporter who was active from 1940 to 1970. He wrote the song "Pachappanamthate...", used in the Malayalam film ''Nottam ''Nottam'' is a 2006 Malayalam film starring Ajir Shujahi, Arun, Nedumudi Venu, Jagathi Sreekumar and Samvrutha Sunil in the lead roles. The film has been directed by Sasi Paravoor and written by Salin Mankuzhy. Plot Vasudeva Chakyar (Nedumudi ...''. He was posthumously awarded the Kerala state award (best lyricist) for the song in 2006. He was born in Ponkunnam in ottayam Districtof Kerala. He wrote the novels Sarpam kotthunna sathyangal, Aadarsam theechoolayanu. He also wrote plays including Mathamethaayaalum Manushyan Nannavanam and Rashtra Silpi. He wrote six songs with Vayalar Ramavarma in Nammalonnu-drama written by Cherukaadu. The song 'Irunaazhi manninnai urukunna karshakar irukaali maadukalaayirunnu' Pachappanamthathe punnarappoomuthe punnellin poonkarale' were writt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Main Eastern Highway
The Main Eastern Highway is the lifeline of the high range townships of the Travancore region of Kerala state, India. It is also known as Punalur-Muvattupuzha Highway. Main Eastern Highway is categorized as State Highway - 08 ( SH-08 ) of Kerala. It is the second longest State Highway of Kerala covering a distance of 153.6 km. The districts it passes through are Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam. It interconnects the townships of Punalur, Pathanapuram, Koodal, Konni, Pathanamthitta, Ranni, Manimala, Ponkunnam, Pala, Thodupuzha to the main intersection at Muvattupuzha merging to MC Road which extends northwards till Angamaly at NH 66. Route description Pallimikku Junction (Punalur) (starts from km 44/900 of NH 208) - Pathanapuram - Kallumkadavu Junction (joins SH 05) - Kalanjoor - Koodal - Konni - Kumbazha (Pathanamthitta, meets T.K.Road / SH - 07) - Mylapra - Mannarakulanji - Uthimmoodu - Mandiram - Ranni - Makkapuzha - Ponthanpuzha - Karikkatt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manakkattu Bhadra Temple
Manakkattu Sree Bhadra Temple is a Hindu temple located in Chirakkadavu village near Ponkunnam in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Goddess Bhadrakali presides there in the form of "Manakkattuamma". Devi provides " Sree" (wealth/prosperity) and "Bhadratha" (security) to the devotees equally. The temple is famous for daily Guruthi Pooja & is a major pitstop for Sabarimala pilgrims with Annadana (offering free food). Legend The present structure is believed to be built in the early 19th century. According to the legend, once a saint lived in Chirakkadavu village and he belonged to the Thaingannoor family. He was mastered to control certain supernatural forces like Yakshis, Gandharvas and ghosts. He was often invited to distant regions to perform rituals to control them. He used to place these spirits in a "Kanjiram" tree (i.e. nux-vomica tree) or in an idol and consecrate them at appropriate spots. One day, a Yakshi who was installed in an idol begged to the sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bipin Chandran
Bipin Chandran is an Indian writer and screenwriter from Kerala. He predominantly works in Malayalam cinema and his debut film was ''Daddy Cool (2009 Malayalam film), Daddy Cool''. Biography Bipin Chandran was born in Ponkunnam, Kerala, India. He Joined St. Berchmans College, Changanacherry and met Martin PS, today's Martin Prakkat, Kerala State Film Award for Best Director, Kerala State Film Award winner for Best Director. Bipin attended Maharaja's college, Ernakulam for Post Graduation. Chandran is an author. he wrote the book ''Mammootty: Kazhchayum Vayanayum'', an anthology of memoirs that mark Mammootty as an actor, interviews and essays. His other works are ''Kriyaathmaka Jeevithathilekku Pathu Chuvadukal'' (translation of Windy Dryden's 10 steps to creative living), Best Actor Screenplay and ''Maayude Kathukal'' (translation of letters written to Ajitha by Mandakini Narayanan). Bipin Chandran has come out with his new book titled ''Ormayundo ee mukham'', a book discussing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babu Antony
Babu Antony (born 22 February 1966) is an Indian-American actor and martial artist, who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in several Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sinhalese, Hindi and English films. He started his career doing antagonistic roles and progressed to supporting and leading roles as well. Babu owns a mixed martial art academy in Houston. He made his debut in Bharathan's ''Chilampu'' (1986). His career highlights include '' Vaishali'' (1988), ''Aparahnam'' (1991) and ''Uppukandam Brothers'' (1993). Early life He was born to T.J. Antony and Mariyam Antony in Ponkunnam, Kerala, India. He was educated in Sacred Heart High School, Government Boys High School and St. Dominic's High School Kanjirappally. He graduated in English literature from Pune. He has a master's degree in Business Administration in Human resources from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. He worked as a cinematographer in Film and Television Institute of India, Pune wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanjirappalli
Kanjirappally is a taluk and a town in Kottayam district situated about away from the district capital, in the state of Kerala, India. Climate Kanjirappally has the highest number of rainy days in Kerala. It receives the highest amount of summer rains, winter rains and northeast monsoons (Thulaam Mazha) in Kerala, making it one of the very few places in India enjoying equatorial rainforest type climate, with no distinct dry season. The well-distributed rainfall pattern of Kanjirappally is the primary reason for the phenomenon of high yield of latex from Rubber plantations in and around the town. The average annual rainfall is 4156 mm. Transportation National Highway (old NH 220 Kollam - Theni now NH 183) connects Kanjirapally to major nearest cities. The K. K. Road ( NH 183: Kollam-Theni) (Kottayam-Kumily Road) connects Kanjirapally to major nearest cities like Mundakkayam (), Kottayam (), Kuttikkanam (), Kumily () and kattappana (). * Pamba - Chemmalamattam - Erattupet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thampalakad
Thampalakkad is a small village in Kottayam district, Kerala, which is located around 5 km from Kanjirappally on the way to Manjakuzhy. It has the same distance from Ponkunnam, Manjakuzhy, Koorali, Anakkal, Kappadu, Panamattom and Vanchimala. Its name is derived from Thamboolam which was used for fixing the idol at the Mahadeva Temple, by the legendary Naranathu Bhranthan. Demographics It is inhabited by around 3000 people, mainly small farmers and employees of government departments and private establishments. It is home to the Sri Mahadeva Temple, St. Thomas Church, Mahakalipara Devi Temple, Illathappan Kavu Temple, Penuel Ashram, Emmanuel Ashram, IMS Devotional Center, St. Rita's School, SNDP Yogam Unit, NSS Veda Vyasa School, Govt. LP School, NSS School and the St. Anthony's Church, Manthara. This place bears the Postal code 686506. Prominent places are Thekkumbhagam, Pallikavala, Manthra, Shaapupadi, Panamattom Cross or 4th Mile. History Thampalakkad has a land are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manimala
Manimala is a small town and a village in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, situated about from the nearest town Kanjirappally. It's declared as a folklore village since 2011 by the central government to promote folklore. Geography The River Manimala is long. The area is mostly hilly with Kuranganmala, Varukunnu and Poovatholymala being the most important hills. Ponthenpuzha forest separates the village from Pathanamthitta district. Climate Manimala experiences a tropical climate with sufficient rainfalls in the months of June, July, August and October. Average annual precipitation here is 2820 mm. Humidity rises during the months of March and April. Average annual temperature is 31.14°C. Temperature falls during the end of year. The place also receives locally developed thundershowers. Education Manimala is acclaimed for its high literacy rate and access to primary and secondary education facilities within walking distance. There are four high schools ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Highway 183 (India)
National Highways 183 (NH 183) is located in India. It connects Kollam High school Jn in Kerala with Dindigul in Tamil Nadu. Starting from Kollam it runs northwards and turns east at Kottayam and runs along the northern border of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary before crossing the border into Tamil Nadu and end near Dindigul, where it joins National Highway 49 (India), NH 83(Coimbatore - Nagapattinam). This highway was previously known as NH 220. Route Kerala Kollam, Kollam H.S Jn. → Thevally → Thrikkadavoor → Anchalumoodu → Perinad → Kundara → Chittumala → East Kallada → Bharanikkavu → Chakkuvally → Sooranad, Sooranad North → Thamarakulam → Charummoodu → Chunakkara → Mankamkuzhy → Kochalummoodu → Kollakadavu → Kodukulanji → Mulakkuzha, Anjilimoodu (Mulakkuzha) → Chengannur → Kallissery → Thiruvalla → Changanassery → Kottayam → Manarkadu → Pampady → Vazhoor → Ponkunnam → Kanjirapalli → Podimattom → Mundakayam → Peruvantha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanjirappally
Kanjirappally is a taluk and a town in Kottayam district situated about away from the district capital, in the state of Kerala, India. Climate Kanjirappally has the highest number of rainy days in Kerala. It receives the highest amount of summer rains, winter rains and northeast monsoons (Thulaam Mazha) in Kerala, making it one of the very few places in India enjoying equatorial rainforest type climate, with no distinct dry season. The well-distributed rainfall pattern of Kanjirappally is the primary reason for the phenomenon of high yield of latex from Rubber plantations in and around the town. The average annual rainfall is 4156 mm. Transportation National Highway (old NH 220 Kollam - Theni now NH 183) connects Kanjirapally to major nearest cities. The K. K. Road ( NH 183: Kollam-Theni) (Kottayam- Kumily Road) connects Kanjirapally to major nearest cities like Mundakkayam (), Kottayam (), Kuttikkanam (), Kumily () and kattappana (). * Pamba - Chemmalamattam - Eratt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
