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Other Temples Near to Chengannur Mahadeva Temple

1. Kunnathumala Mahadeva Temple.
This temple is considered as the ‘Moolasthanam’ of the Chengannur Mahadeva temple. It is situated very near to the Mahadeva temple in north side.

2. Aranmula Sreekrishna Temple

The famous ‘Parthasarathi’ temple on the banks of the holy river Pampa is dedicated to Lord Krishna attracts large number of devotees. This temple is the most famous one among the Pancha Pandava temples. The image of Krishna in this temple is believed to be worshiped by Arjuna of pandavas.The river Pampa at Aranmula is the venue of the famous snake boat race. Aranmula Sreekrishna/Parthasarathi Temple is 8kms from Chengannur.

3. Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple.

The sanctum sanctorum nestles 914 m above sea level, amidst the virgin forest wilderness of the Western Ghats.The main pilgrimage is undertaken between November and January. Regardless of caste, creed, colour, they wear black dhotis and carry on their heads, bundles containing traditional offerings like coconut filled with ghee, camphor and rice. Chengannur is declared as the main Edathavalam of Sabarimala Pilgrimage by Travancore Devaswom Board. Most of the pilgrims passing through chengannur visits chengannur Mahadeva Temple. Chengannur railway station is the nearest station to reach Sabarimala. Chengannur to Pamba (Via Aranmula) is 93 Kms Pampa to Sannidhanam (Via Neelimala - Appachimedu - Sabaripeedom ) is approx 7 Kms KSRTC bus service is available from the railway station to Pampa every half an hour.

4. Puliyoor Sreekrishna Temple.

The famous Puliyoor Sreekrishna swami temple situated in the Chengannur - Mavelikkara road via Cheriyanad is only 4 Kms away from Chengannur Mahadeva Temple. The main deity of this temple is Sreekrishna and is one of the sacred Pancha Pandava Temples. The image of Krishna in this temple is believed to be worshiped by Bhima of Pandavas.

5. Thiruvanvandoor Sreekrishna Temple.

Situated on the banks of Manimala and Pamba rivers, Thiruvanvandoor is a famous Hindu Pligrimage centre. The Vishnu shrine here is believed to have been consecrated by the legendary Bhrigu Muni in Thiruvanvandoor. It is mentioned that this place is one of the five sacred places where the image of Vishnu was worshiped by Pandavas during their vanavasa. This temple is only 10 km away from Chengannur Mahadeva Temple. Thiruvanvandoor is a part of chengannur.

6. Thrichitat Sreekrishna Temple.

This famous temple is situated very near to the chengannur mahadeva temple. This temple is one of the sacred Pancha Pandava temples. The image of Krishna in this temple is believed to be worshiped by ‘Yudhishtira’ of pandavas.

7. Chakkulathukavu Devi Temple.

Chakkulathamma, the famous miracle worker, is housed in this temple. People from all religions are permitted to enter this temple. Lady worshippers offer "Pongala" to the Goddess on the Thrikkarthika Day of the Vrichika month.Chakkulathucavu Temple is located near the Neerettupuram Junction on Thiruvalla - Edathuva route. Chakkulathukavu Devi Temple is around 20 kms away from chengannur mahadeva temple.

8. Thiruvalla Sreevallabhaswami Temple.

Sree Vallabha temple here is one of the important pilgrim centers of Vaishnavites all over India. Lord Vishnu is the main deity of this temple. Kadhakali is performed almost on all days in this temple as offerings by devotes. A granite pillar carved out of single piece with an image of Garuda on its top stands in front of the temple. The pillar, which serves as a flag staff, is 60ft high and is made of granite. It is believed that its bottom touches the water table. Sreevallabha swami temple is situated around 12 km away from chengannur.

9. Sasthamkulangara (Chathankulangara) Temple.

Chathankulangara in Chengannur town is known for the famous temple dedicated to Narasimha. This temple is situated very near to the Mahadeva Temple in the eastern side. The presence of elegant wood carving of artistic perfection depicting the puranic scenes connected with Sree Rama and Sree Krishna is the peculiarity of this temple.

Chengannur Mahadevar Temple

Chengannur Mahadevar Temple


The temple was constructed centuries back in accordance with an architectural design evolved by the famous Perunthachan. In the 18th Century the temple complex was damaged by fire and renovated later by Vanghipuzha Thampuran except the KUTHAMBALAM (Performance Hall). This could not be restored to its original position as it had been designed and constructed by Perunthachan. The structure of the Kuthambalam originally constructed by Perunthachan was in such a manner that the shadow of the performer would not fall on the stage if all the lamps were lit on each of the post of the Kuthambalam. The mukhamandapam in front of the temple and other mandapams in this temple are full of exquisite woodwork.


The other sub-investitures of the temple are Ganapathi, Shasta (Lord Ayyappan), Chandikeswaran, Neelagrivan, Ganga, and Naagar. There is also a shrine of SreeKrishna nearby.




Chengannur Mahadevar Temple is one of the oldest and famous temple, situated in Allappuzha dist. (Kerala). It is a sprawling temple complex with a circular Sanctum. Lord Shiva and Parvathi Devi are the main investitures of this temple. Differing from other temples, there are two main Shrines in this temple. Lord Shiva facing East and Devi facing West. The main shrine is a conical copper plated one. Devi’s main Idol is made with an alloy of five metals (PANCHALOKHAM). The Shivalingam, is covered with a gold plate bearing an image of Ardhanareeswara - or the Shiva-Shakti manifestation of Shiva.

The College of Engineering Chengannur

The College of Engineering Chengannur
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Chengannur Temples of Kerala

Chengannur on the Ernakulam-Kottayam-Kollam railway line is home to the Chengannur Mahadeva also known as the Chengannur Bhagawati temple.This temple is regarded as the Shakti peetham related to the legend of Daksha's sacrifice and Sati's self immolation. Legend has it that the reproductive organ from Sati's body fell here, after her corpse was cut into several pieces by Vishnu's discus. The Kamakhya temple in Assam holds the same legend and is also regarded as a Shakti Peetham.Yet another legend has it that Agastya had a vision of the divine marriage of Shiva and Shakti here at this shrine, known as Sonadri or the red hill (Chenkunnu). The legend of Agastya's vision of the divine marriage is associated with several temples in Tamilnadu such as Kutralam near Tirunelveli and Vedaranyam on the east coast.Yet another legend has it that Bhagawati is none other than Kannagi of Silappadikaram and that Chenkunnu marks the site in Chera Nadu where she observed penances under a tree after having incinerated the city of Madurai. The Chera monarch Senkuttuvan is believed to have brought a piece of stone from the Himalayas, carved her image and consecrated it here as Chenkamalavalli. The same legend holds at the Kodungallur Bhagawati temple.The temple: This is a sprawling temple complex with a circular sanctum typical of Shiva temples in Kerala, with a copper plated conical roof.The western side of the sanctum enshrines Shiva - Chengannur Mahadevar while the eastern side enshrines Bhagawati - Parvati. The Shivalingam, is covered with a gold plate bearing an image of Ardhanareeswara - or the Shiva-Shakti manifestation of Shiva.Images of Saasta, Ganesha and Chandikeswara are also enshrined in the temple. There is also a shrine to Krishna nearby.The mukhamandapam in front of the temple and other mandapams in this temple are full of exquisite woodwork. The performance hall or the kuttambalam in the temple complex is an unfinished structure conceived in a manner such that if lamps were lit on each of the posts, the performer's shadow would not fall on the stage.A three tiered gopuram marks the entrance to the temple.The temple complex was damaged by fire in the 18th century and later restored.An interesting belief with respect to the Bhagawati shrine prevails in this temple. Celebrated as a symbol of fertility, a menstruation ceremony has been observed periodically in the temple, corresponding to certain physical observations on the image of Bhagawati; per tradition during this period, the Bhagawati shrine is closed and worship is offered to a processional image elsewhere in the temple. At the end of a three day period, the processional image of the deity is taken to the nearby Pampa river on a female elephant; the returning procession is received ceremoniously at the temple, after which worship commences as usual at the Bhagawati shrine.Festivals: The 28 day long Varshikotsavam begins on the Ardra asterism in the malayala month of Dhanus. Shivaratri and Chitra Pournami are also celebrated here.

Information about Chengannur Taluk

DistrictAlappuzhaArea132.70 km2Population- Total- Men- Women1,96,54794,7461,01,801Date of formationAugust 17, 1957Parliment ConstituencyMavelikkaraMember of Parliament (MP)Adv. C.S SujathaPhone +91 477 - 2263198Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)Shri P.C VishnunathMB 37, MLA Hostel, EXt 2237Phone: +91 479 - 2450853District Collector+91 477 - 2251720Suprerintendent of Police+91 477 - 2251326District Panchayat MemberSmt. Sosamma PodiyanChenkilathu, PennukkaraBlock Panchayat PresidentShri. K.R. RajappanChaithanya, AreekkaraPhone +91 479 - 2452298Municipal ChairmanShri. John MulankattilCHENGANNUR BLOCKAlaPennukkara P.O, Alappuzha 689506Phone - 91-479-2369465Ala Ummathil Poomala Malamodi Valapuzha Kodukulanji Kochutharappady Chammathu Pennukkara Neduvaram KoduVenmonyVenmony P.O, Alappuzha 686509Phone - 91-479-2352237Venmony Thazham Kodukulanjikarode Parachantha Changamala Illihtemepuram Punthalathazham Poyka Kakkada Venmony Eram Pulakkadavu Venmony Padinjattam Muri VarampoorCheriyanadCheriyand P.O, Alappuzha 689511Phone - 91-479-2360149Edavankadu Thuruthimel Ariyunnisserry Cheriyanad Mampra Cherumikkadu Cheruvaloor Kollakadavu Kunradipallisserry Kadayikkadu Edamuri MandapriyaramMulakuzhaMulakuzha P.O, Alapppuzha 689505Phone - 91-479-2369251Nikarumpuram Piralasserry Mulakkuzha Pattangadu Kudackamargam Mannarakkodu Karakkadu Karimpraampoyka Kozhuvalloor Thazhambhagam Arreekkara Valiyaparambu Peringala KannuvelikkavuThiruvanvandoorThiruvanvandoor P.O, Alappuzha 689109Phone - 91-479-2427897Irammallikkara Thriruvanvandoor Thannadu Koladthusserry Mazhukeerkeezhu Mazhukeer Mazhukeermel Kallisserry Umayattumkara VanavathukkaraMannarMannar P.O, Alappuzha 689622Phone - 91-479-2312238Paavukkara A Paavukkara B Paavukkara C Mannar Town Kurattikkadu A Panchayat Office Kurattikkadu B Switch Gear Division Kuttamperoor A Kuttamperoor B Kulanjikarana Kuttamperoor C Homeo Hospital Town South Elamthoor VishavarserrikkaraPandanadPandanad P.O, Alappuzha 689506Phone - 91-479-2452287Pramattakkara Pandanad Kottaya Prayar Muthavazhy Vanmazhy East Vanmazhy West Mithramadam Keezhvanmazhy Pandanad East Pandanad WestPuliyoorPuliyoor P.O, Alappuzha 689510Phone - 91-479-2462682Palachuvadu Pazhayattil Madathumpady Nootavanpara Thakalamattam Puliyoor Central Kulickapalam Thonackadu Ilanjimmel Puliyoor WestBudhanoorEnnaikkad P.O, Alappuzha 689624Phone - 91-479-2466383Chengannur ( Municipality )Chengannur P.O, AlappuzhaPhone - 91-479-Chengannur Town KallisseryAngadicalPuthencavuAngadical South.

Ten Major Hotel in Chengannur

1 . Anu Hotel Chengannur Phone : 0091 + 479 + 2455661
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2 . Bhagavath Gardens Market Road, Chengannur Phone : 0091 + 479 + 2458495
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3 . Navaratna Hotels Chengannur Phone : 0091 + 479 + 2452526
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4 . New Arya Bhavan Chengannur Phone : 0091 + 479 + 3096353
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5 .Pournami Hotel Chengannur Phone : 0091 + 479 + 2450707
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6 . Priya Chenganuur Phone : 0091 + 479 + 2452626
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7 .Priya Hotel Chengannur Phone : 0091 + 479 + 2452626
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8 . Raj International Chengannur Phone : 0091 + 479 + 2452464
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9 . Santhi Palace Chengannur Phone : 0091 + 479 + 2451778
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10 . Taste Catering Piralassery Phone : 0091 + 479 + 2454382
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Hospitals and Clinics in Chengannur

1.Century Hospital MulakuzhaPhone : 0091 + 479 + 2469469
Email : ctshl@satyam.net.in
2.Mammen Memorial HospitalChengannurPhone : 0091 + 479 + 2452823
3.Pooppally HospitalChengannurPhone : 0091 + 479 + 2452261

Welcome to chengannur

A chengannur is a................beautiful town in 'God's own country', Kerala. Chenganoor, situates at the extreme east part of Alappuzha district. 117kms north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram on the Main Central Road (MC Road). Nammalwar of the 1st millennium CE, describes Chenkunrur or Chenganoor as a town where the smoke, emanating from the Vedic ritual yagna, fills the sky and as a place surrounded by rich lush vegetation (of bananas and coconuts).This town is one of the fastest developing town in kerala. It was a busy business town in the historical period. Many great historical events took place in this small beautiful place which is watered by sacred river "Pampa". It is a border to Pathanamthitta district. You can reach at this place by Road, Rail, and Water Transport systems.

PARUMALA CHURCH

It is here that Mar Gregories Metropolitan the declared saint of Malankara Orthodox Church take his eternal rest . The ormapperunnal celebrated on the first and second of every November, is very famous at this time a large number of people flock to this place for worship. The Travancore Devasam board has setup here a collage known as pampa college

ARANMULA TEMPLE

The famous Parthasarathi temple on the banks of the holy river Pamba, 8kms from Chengannur is dedicated to Lord Krishna attracts large number of devotees. The annual commemoration of the installation of the deity falls on the last day of the Onam festival .It is as part of this celebration that the aranmula boat race is held on this day.

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