What is special about thiruvalla?
Thiruvalla is famous for its religious places, festivals and schools. The ancient name of Thiruvalla was ‘Valla Vai’. The city derived its name from the River Manimala, which is also known as Vallapuzha, and the mouth of this river is known as ‘Valla Vai’. The culture and heritage of Thiruvalla is tied up with temples.
Which district is pandalam?
Pathanamthitta district
Pandalam is a holy town located near Chengannur in Pathanamthitta district. Sree Ayyappa, the presiding deity of the renowned Sabarimala Temple, was brought up in Pandalam as the adopted son of the Raja of Pandalam.
How many banks are there in Thiruvalla?
10 Banks in Thiruvalla, List of Banks, Branches | Sulekha Thiruvalla.
How many panchayats are there in Thiruvalla?
പത്തനംതിട്ട ജില്ലയിലെ ഗ്രാമ പഞ്ചായത്തുകളുടെ അടിസ്ഥാന വിവരങ്ങള്
| Basic details of Grama Panchayats in Pathanamthitta District | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sl.no | Grama Panchayat | Assembly constituency |
| 34 | Naranganam | Aranmula |
| 35 | Nedumpuram | Thiruvalla |
| 36 | Niranam |
Who built Sabrimala Temple?
Sabarimala
| Sabarimala Temple | |
|---|---|
| Type | Kerala Architecture (Traditional Kerala Vastu Shastra) |
| Creator | As per tradition Vishwakarma, Pandalam King Rajasekhara, (sculptor) is believed to be Parashurama |
| Completed | Unknown, The temple site was many decades older |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,134 ft) |
Who is pandalam Raja?
Pandalam dynasty (Malayalam:പന്തളം രാജവംശം) a royal dynasty emerged from a branch of Pandya kingdom….Pandalam dynasty.
| The Kingdom of Pandalam പന്തളം രാജവംശം | |
|---|---|
| Government | Monarchy |
| • Beginning of Kollam era | Raja Rajasekhara verma (Ayyappa’s adopted father) |
| Historical era | Kollam era |
| • Established | c. 903 CE (79 ME) |
Why is pathanamthitta famous?
Situated near the Western Ghats and bordered by the hills, Pathanamthitta district is a treat to eyes with its vast unending stretches of forests, rivers and rural landscapes. Blessed by nature, the district is famous for its scenic beauty, fairs and festivals.
Who built Kollam city?
The port at Kollam, then known as Quilon, was founded in 825 by the Nestorian Christians Mar Sabor and Mar Proth with sanction from Ayyanadikal Thiruvadikal, the king of the independent Venad or the State of Quilon, a feudatory under the Chera kingdom.
Who is the Sub Collector of Pathanamthitta?
Dr. Divya S. Iyer IAS, has joined as the District Collector Pathanamthitta on 12-07-2021. Sub-Collector to Deputy Secretary in the Local Self-Government Department,Mission Director of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGS).
How many wards are in Thiruvalla Municipality?
36 wards
The Thiruvalla city is divided into 36 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Thiruvalla Municipality has population of 52,883 of which 24,817 are males while 28,066 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.