Thottuva is a village in Ernakulam District, Kerala, India. It lies on the banks of
Periyar River
Periyar, , (meaning: ''big river'') is the longest river and the river with the largest discharge potential in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the few perennial rivers in the region and provides drinking water for several major towns. ...
near
Kalady
Kalady or Kaladi is a town located between Angamaly and Perumbavoor, east of the Periyar river, near to Malayattoor in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India, not far from Cochin International Airport. It is notable as the birthplace of 9th ce ...
. The name Thottuva in
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was des ...
means "Mouth of the stream". Just as the name suggests, there is a small stream in the village, which joins the mightier Periyar river here.
Thottuva is away from the city of
Kochi
Kochi (), also known as Cochin ( ) ( the official name until 1996) is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of K ...
. The distance to
Cochin International Airport
Cochin International Airport is an International airport serving the city of Kochi, in the state of Kerala, India. Located at Nedumbassery, about northeast of the city centre, Cochin International Airport is first of its kind which is develo ...
is . The nearest railway station is
Angamali (also 15 km).
Location
Landmarks
*
Thottuva Dhanwanthari temple
*St.Joseph's Church
Notes
Near to international pilgrim center Malayattoor Kurisumudi,
Near to Sree Shankaracharya temple,
Near to Kodanadu Anakkoodu,
Near to tourist spot Kaprikkadu.
References
1.http://www.naturemagics.com/kerala-temples/thottuva-dhanwanthiri-temple.shtm
Villages in Ernakulam district
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