Thumpamon

Thumpamon is a village in Pandalam (5 km Approx), a part of Adoor thaluk in Kerala, India. One of the greatest attractions of this village is the Achenkovil River, which is known for its natural sceneries along the riverbank. The village relies on non-resident Indian and crops like rubber, coconut, paddy and pepper. The most common crop in the village is rubber. Because of non-resident Indians, this is one of the wealthiest villages in Kerala. Thumpamon is divided into two regions, Thumpamon North and Thumpamon South, by the Achenkovil River.

Nearest important places

* Pandalam (5 km)
* Adoor (11.3 km)
* Chengannur (18 km)
* Elavumthitta (5 km)
* Omalloor (8 km)

Historical & Religious edifices

* Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha TempleVadakkumnatha temple website
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* Thumpamon Valiya Pally (St Marys Orthodox Cathedral/ Thumpamon Bhadrasana Pally) is an ancient church located here. It is the headquarters of the Thumpamon Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The church first was built in 717 and it is among the oldest churches in Kerala.Valiyapalli Church history
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*Other churches are Thumpamon North Kadisha St Marys Orthodox church, Cheneerkara St Marys Orthodox church, Mathoor St George Orthodox Valiyapally Erom, Thumpamon Immanuel Marthoma Church, Thumpamon St Thomas Orthodox church and some Orthodox chapels. The Kuriakose Ketchup Church was built here in 1923.
*There are also Pentecostal churches such as AG, IPC, TPM.
* Pulickal Kalari - Another historical building in this area is pulickal kalari, the traditional gymnasium giving training in attack and self-defense. During the chera chola war numerous Kalaris were established in Kerala. The famous warrior class of Cheralam (Kerala), the Nairs, formed Suicide Squads for attacking cholas. This kalari might also established during this time. But now only the building existed and the kalari is not functioning,

Gallery

Image:Thumpamonvadakkumnathan_2.JPG, Thumpamon Vadakkumnathan Temple
Image:Thumpamonvadakkumnathan_3.JPG, Thumpamon Vadakkumnathan Temple
Image:Thumpamonvadakkumnathan_5.JPG, Thumpamon Vadakkumnathan Temple
Image:Thumpamonvadakkumnathan_Kettukazhcha.jpg, Thumpamon Vadakkumnathan Temple
Image:Thekkumnatahn.jpg, Thekkumnathan Sreekovil
Image:St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral.jpg, St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral Thumpamon
Image:Holy Relic of Parumala Thirumeni (St.Gregorious of Parumala).jpg, Holy Relic of Parumala Thirumeni (St.Gregorious of Parumala)

Image:Church Inside.jpg, Inside view of St.Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral Thumpamon
Image:Ancient Jar inside the Church.jpg, Ancient jar inside the church
Image:Madhbaha -Altar.jpg, Madhboho altar
Image:Madhbaha -Altar Closeup View.jpg, Church's Madhboho altar, close-up view
Image:Stone Cross.jpg, Stone Cross
Image:Odorresortyeamaman.jpg, Moru Curry factory
Image:Pulickalkalari1.jpg, Pulickal Kalari

References

{{Pathanamthitta district

Villages in Pathanamthitta district