Champakara
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Champakara, Kottayam, Kerala, India, is a village in
History
The "ettuveettil pillaimar,"[1] famous in Travancore history, was arrested in Champakkara by the Travancore military and hanged at Vettikkalunku near Vakathanam, six kilometres south of Champakara.
Martial arts
Champakara is the land of
Demographics
The people of Champakara are dedicated to worshiping nature, and the forest preserve of Sarpa Kavu is nearby. Sarppakkav is the temple of sarppams (Malayalam) (snakes). The village of Karukachal lies within the town. The postal code of Champakara is 86540.
Economy
In ancient times, people were focused on agricultural activities. Now,
Politics
Politically, it is an
Religious centres
Champakara is a land of communal harmony. The
In Devi temples, during the Thrikkarthika and Meenabharani festivals, the Seva and Anpolivazhipadu are very famous all over the country, because it contains a huge number of Para (a vessel used for measurement of paddy) arranged in rows and is the main attraction for pilgrims. The Nethalloor Devi temple holds a festival of lights (Deepam) during Thrikkarthika. On the day of
Cultural centre and orphanage
Ekathmatha Kendrom is the main cultural centre in Champakara. Many cultural activities take place at this facility, including classes for music and dance. Sri Sathyasai Seva Samathi Karukachal has also been in this cultural centre for the last twenty years.
Jyothirmayi Balikasadanam, an orphanage for small girls, is situated near the Nethallor Devi temple.
DITTANIA CHAMPAKARA is a Samskarika Samithi, which conducts several cultural and charitable activities every year. It is located near Champakara Temple.
Schools and colleges
The Government L.P. School Thommachery, the Subhash Memorial U.P. School, the Sarada Vidya Mandirom, St. Joseph U.P school Champakara, and the Rajahamsasramom Vidya Peedom are the major schools. Mahatma Gandhi University's B.Ed. coaching centre near Sreerangom Hospital.
Tourism
Aruvikuzhy Waterfalls, which measures about 30 ft in height and active only during monsoon, is a local tourist attraction, about 16-18 kilometres away from Champakkara.[3]
About 30 kilometres away is Malarikal Sunset viewpoint, which is known for its views of paddy fields filled with red lotus and water lilies from September to November.
References
- ^ "Ettuveetil Pillamar". 25 December 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Fighting fit". Deccan Herald. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Champakkara to Malarikkal Sunset View Point".
- ^ "Malarikal Sunset View Point with Lillies, Thiruvarpu, Kerala". 17 October 2019.