Pattazhy

This article is about the place Pattazhy. For the district, see Kollam district.

Pattazhy
Heaven of valley and river
village settlement Pattazhy
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Coordinates: - 21262) 09°4′37.62″N 76°47′47.38″E / 9.0771167°N 76.7964944°E / 9.0771167; 76.7964944
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
TehsilPathanapuram
VillagePattazhy
Parliament constituencyMavelikkara
Assembly constituencyPathanapuram
Government
 • BodyPattazhy Grama Panchayath
Population
 (2019/2020)
 • Total
17,186 - 21,262
Languages
 • Official
 • Spoken languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691 522
Telephone code00 91 (0)475
Vehicle registrationKL-02, KL-24,KL-25,KL80 KL-15 (for K.S.R.T.C)
Nearest cities
Sex ratio1117 ♂/♀
Literacy93.72%
Precipitation1,700 millimetres (67 in)
Avg. annual temperature27.2 °C (81.0 °F)
Avg. summer temperature35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature24.4 °C (75.9 °F)
Pattazhy Devi Temple

Pattazhy, also Pattazhi is a village located in Pathanapuram taluk in the eastern part of the Kollam District, Kerala state, India. It is best known as the site of an ancient Bhagavathy temple, Pattazhy Devi Temple.

Pattazy is a part of Pathanapuram Block Panchayat andruled by pattazhy panjayath Kollam district Panchayat.

Etymology

The name Pattazhy has an uncertain etymology. Pattazhy may stem from an imperfect Malayalam portmanteau fusing Patt ("Soft") and Aazhy ("Ocean"). Thus the word Pattazhy represents the compassion and affection of Pattazhy Devi to her beloved devotees and depth of her grace. The name Pattazhy may have also derived from the word Bhattarika which means a virtuous and pious woman.

Culture

Pattazhy is a village situated in Pathanapuram Taluk of Kollam District in Kerala. The land of Pattazhy comprising two panchayat areas (Pattazhy and Pattazhy vadakekara) was given as a gift to Pattazhy Devi by the King of Travancore for the help and shelter given in the fierce fight against the king of Kayamkulam. When the king was extending his kingdom by winning war with the neighboring kingdoms with the help of Ramayyan Dalawa, Kambithan, a hardcore worshipper of Pattazhy Devi helped the king to take over Kayamkulam Kingdom. As a symbol of his gratitude the king ordered to let Pattazhy be named and dedicated to Devi by issuing a royal order. The annual festival at Pattazhy Devi Temple is one of the famous temple festivals in central Travancore. The Kumbhathiruvathira and Meenathiruvathira were the famous festivals of Pattazhy. The festival is known for Kambam (fire works), Aalpindi Vilakku Ezhunnallathu (Procession of small structure made out of plantain kernel and germinating leaves of coconut tree with numerous lamps on it), Ponnin Thirumudi (Devi's idol carved out of pure gold and rare precious stones) Ezhunnallathu.

Pattazhy also got a place in the Guinness Book of world records for the 'Longest bamboo'.

Nearby towns

  • 1. Kottarakkara - 10 kilometres (via Thamarakudy, Mylom)
  • 2. Pathanapuram - 9 kilometres (Via Panthaplavu)
  • 3. Adoor - 15 kilometres (Via Chelikkuzhy, Kaithaparambu, Ezhamkulam)
  • 4. Enathu - 7 kilometres (Via Arattupuzha bridge)
  • 5. Kunnicode - 10 kilometres (Via Pandithitta, Thalavoor)

Transportation

  • Bus Transportation: Nearest town Kottarakkara is well connected to all parts of kerala. There are regular KSRTC bus services from Kottarakkara to Pattazhi every 15 minutes. The town is also well connected by KSRTC services to Pathanapuram. Private buses connect Pattazhi to Puthoor, Chavara etc.
  • Railway stations: Nearest main broadgauge stations are available at Kollam (38 kilometres) and Chengannur (41 kilometres). However the nearest railway station is at Kuri H.S/Thalavoor (7 kilometres) connecting to Kollam
  • Airports: Nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (90 kilometres). Cochin International Airport is 175 kilometres away.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2019/2020; Urban Agglomerations/Cities having population 1 lakh and above" (PDF). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 March 2012.
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