Ettumanoor to Muvattupuzha
About Ettumanoor
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Ettumanoor Diya Bus(D’MASS) (sometimes referred as Ettumanur ) 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.
Other religious places in Ettumanoor
In Ettumanoor Diya Bus(D’MASS) Christuraj church (Christ the King 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 mosques also. Kaithamala Muhiudheen Masjid, situated at Parolikkal, 1.2KM away from the town is the oldest and most important one. Famous Thazhathangady Juma Masjid, reported to be the one of the oldest mosque in India is only around 15KM 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.
Ettumanoor Diya Bus(D’MASS) is an ancient town famous for the Siva temple with Ezharaponnana. Roads connecting ancient port Athirampuzha & eastern hills of Meenachil and Trivandrum & Ankamaly passes through this town, another two state highways starts from this town- one to Ernakulam and second to Chertala. Ettumanoor railway station was the hub for steel supply for Idukki dams during construction. Famous Athirampuzha church (first constructed during 9th century)is close to Ettumanoor. The place has attained 100% literacy much ahead of Kerala’s achievement of the complete literacy. Even though, the area was not rich, there is a drastic improvement in the condition. The economy is rapidly growing through the income generated by the non residents and business men. Most of the small scale farmers in this area have turned to other jobs, and the new generation is trying to make more money through better employment and business. The fast development of the town and the tall and beautiful church being erected are the evidence. This place is famous for its cultural values- the dharna conducted by catholic youths during early eighties to recover the golden statues lost from the temple is something which is to be written in the history of India with golden letters. In addition to the near by medical college and MG university, there are several other institutions in Ettumanoor including industrial estate, government of India production centre, arts and science college, engineering college & ITI. Unlike majority of the places in India, Ettumanoor is having a professionally qualified MLA.
As Ettumanoor is one of the eminent place for the tourists in which the Diya Bus(D’MASS) is making through as such.
About Muvattupuzha
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Diya Bus(D’MASS) takes you to the Muvattupuzha is a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The town is bordered by Kottayam district on southern side and Idukki district on eastern side approximately 15 km from the town.
The places to seen in Muvattupuzha are-
1) Sree Kumara Bhajana Devaswom Temple, Near SNDP Junction, Muvattupuzha (0.5km from Post Office Junction and Kacherithazham). A temple managed by the SNDP union Muvattupuzha. Famous for the Kumbha Pooya Mahotsavam, the 8day temple festival conducted every year in the month of February. The 6th day Kavadi and elephant possession along with pandimelam, chendamelam, sinkarimelam etc through the Muvattupuzha Town will make a festive atmosphere through out the city.
2) Nettorkottu Bhagavathi Temple, Piravom Road,near IMA Hall,near housing board colony (1km from Muvattupuzha Town through Piravom road). An ancient Kavu situated near Muvattupuzha Town.It is renovated and more srikovils are constructed.The multi storied auditorium near the temple is suitable for Hindu marriages and receptions, non vegetarian is not allowed in the temple premises.
3) Thriveni, (near Puzhakkara Kavu temple). Is the centre point of three rivers joining to form Muvattupuzha
4) Puzhakkarakavu Devi Temple, Near Thriveni Sangamam, Muvattupuzha (0.5km from Post Office Junction via Police Station). The temple festival will be conducted every year in the second half of December
5) Vellorkunnam Maha Deva Temple, Vellorkunnam, Muvattupuzha (At Nehru Park). The Venue of Muvattupuzha Pakal Pooram. A great festival in Central Kerala with, Elephants show. Pakkamelam, etc.
6) In Muvattupuzha, Vellattu Bhagavathy Temple, (Near St. Thomas School). An ancient snake temple (sarpakaavu) modified into a new temple complex with 5 deities in the middle of nice natural ambience
7) In Muvattupuzha, Kadamattom St.George's Church. Famous with the presence of Kadamattathu kathanar
8) In Muvattupuzha, Paittingattilkadavu. A very nice place to have bath and sight seeing.
9) In Muvattupuzha, Thiruvumplavil Maha Deva Kshethram, Anicadu. An ancient temple which attracts a huge crowd on the Sivarathri and the Pithrutharpanam .It's kulambutheertham (water coming out as a stream from a hole in the shape of feet of a cow in the rock) which serves the water for the kshethrakkulam is considered holy.
10) In Muvattupuzha, River-side Park. with rare butterflies near Latha Theatre. Boating through river also available.
Muvattupuzha is one of the tourists place in kerala and also beautiful place which can make journey through Diya Bus(D’MASS)