Mezhathur
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Mezhathur | |
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Coordinates: 10°47′9″N 76°7′45″E / 10.78583°N 76.12917°E | |
Country | India |
State | KL-52 |
Nearest town | Pattambi |
Lok Sabha constituency | Ponnani |
Mezhathur is an Indian village in the state of
Etymology
Mezhathur got the name from Mezhathol Agnihothri. Agnihothri was the first child of the famous Parayi Petta Panthirukulam (12 children born from the Pariah woman), as the son of Vararuchi.
Location
Mezhathur is located 8 km (5 mi) from Pattambi in between Koottanad and Thrithala. Mezhathur, known as vedic village is a hilly region with herbs, fruits, valleys, lake and brooks.
Political
It comes under the
Climate
Mezhathur has similar climatic conditions prevalent elsewhere the state: a dry season from December through February, a hot season from March through May; the Southwest Monsoon from June through September and the North East Monsoon from October through November. The South West Monsoon is usually very heavy and is responsible for nearly 75% of the annual rainfall. The dry season is generally hot and humid, with temperature varying between 22 °C and 35 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2800 mm.
Transportation
Airports : Calicut & Cochin International Airport s are at almost the same distance from Mezhathur (about a two-hour drive). While Coimbatore airport in Tamil Nadu state is about 125 km (78 mi) away.
Railways : The nearest Railway station is Pattambi (about 8 km), while Kuttippuram is 15 km (9 mi).
Roads : Mezhathur is located actually between two major highways. The Main road connecting 3 km (2 mi) in
Buses : All major long-route buses stop at Koottanad Junction.
Local Transport : Auto-rickshaws, Cars, etc. are available at every road and at all major junctions they have their slots. Smaller buses ply on regular intervals to the internal locations, as there are narrow roads.
Education
The Mezhathur Higher secondary School started in 1973, has been on a path of revival for the past 10 years with elimination of campus politics/elections. Past few years the SSLC and pass percentage have been one of the highest, it has started +2 education level with new buildings. Recently the school has got a modern play-ground/auditorium. The name of Mezhathur Higher secondary School has been changed V. T. Bhattathiripad Memorial Higher secondary School.
Religious
The population consists of mainly Muslims and Hindus. February month Pooram and Nercha festival season .
Kaithara Shiva Temple Mezhathur
This Shiva Temple is situated at Mezhathur in Palakkad District, Kerala State, India. The Shiva Linga is supposed to have been installed by Agnihothri the eldest son of Sage Vararuchi. The history traces the period to the 4th Century Circa. There are great many historians who are working on the subject. To this day all the 12 families of Sage Vararuchi assemble once in year to pay homage to the departed souls of their Family.
The
Notable residents
- V. T. Bhattathiripad, Dramatist and a prominent freedom fighter
- M. P. Sankunni Nair, Sanskrit Scholar. Recipient of Kerala Sahitya Academy's and Kendra Sahithya Academy's awards.
- Vaidyamadham Cheriya Narayanan Namboodiri, Ayurvedic physician
- Vaidyan Gangadharan Nair, Ayurvedic physician
- E M Madhavan, Film Editor
References
- ^ MURINGATHERI, MINI (27 March 2010). "Mezhathur celebrates its master physician". thehindu.com. p. 1. Retrieved 27 March 2010.