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| footnotes          = Public transport Service  is Operated between Kollam and Karunagappally Via Thekkumbhagom by [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] from 5.00 am to 8.10pm running every 30 minutes .
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LAST BUS from [[Kollam]] is at 8.10 from [[kollam]] [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] bus stand. YOU CAN BOARD AT 8.15 PM FROM CHINNAKADA  ALSO
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'''Chavara Thekkumbhagom'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kollam.gov.in/villa.html |title=Kollam |publisher=Kollam.nic.in |access-date=2014-02-24 |archive-date=2 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302230215/http://kollam.gov.in/villa.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> or (''Thekkumbhagom Panchayath'') or (''Chavara South'') is a village in [[Kollam]] district in the Indian state of Kerala.
'''Chavara Thekkumbhagom'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Revenue Portal |url=https://village.kerala.gov.in/Office_websites/contactus.php?nm=618618ThekkumbhagamVillageOffice |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=village.kerala.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Population finder {{!}} Government of India |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/census.website/data/population-finder |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kollam.gov.in/villa.html |title=Kollam |publisher=Kollam.nic.in |access-date=2014-02-24 |archive-date=2 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302230215/http://kollam.gov.in/villa.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> or ''Chavara South'' is an Island village in [[Kollam district|Kollam District]] of the state of [[Kerala India|kerala, India]]. It is located 10&nbsp;km from the [[Kollam|Kollam City]]. It is covered by Ashtamudi Lake and located near the coast of [[Indian Ocean]].It contains a famous Devi temple and Subramanya temple along with St Joseph's Church. It has only 2 outer connections via Dalavapuram pallikodi Bridge and Pavumba Bridge.
It is a traditional village of about 20&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> area fully surrounded by the Ashtamudi lake and this island is now connected with  bridges, one from the south at Neendakara and one to the north at Thevalakara. It is thickly populated place of not less than 15000 and the number of houses not less than 3000.
 
Chavara Thekkumbhagom is famous place in Kollam. It is only 8&nbsp;km from Kollam Boat Jetty. Also this place is the birthplace of story teller Prof [[V. Sambasivan|V.Sambasivan]], Mahakavi [[Azhakathu Padmanabha Kurup]], Swami Shanmugha Das and O. Nanu Upadhyayan. There is a [[Chinese fishing nets|Chinese Net System]] ('''Cheena Vala''') in the lake and it is surrounded by [[Ashtamudi Lake]], the deepest lake in [[Kerala]].
 
==Geography==
Coordinates: 8°57'48"N 76°33'43"E
 
Chavara Thekkumbhagom fully surrounded by the [[Ashtamudi lake]], so it is an island.<br />
Traditionally Panchayath divided into four lands named ''Kara'', named Vadakkumbhagom, Malibhagom, Thekkumbhagom and Naduvathu chery. festivals and other cultural activities based on these ''karas''.<br />
Beyond lake this place is bordered by [[Thevalakkara]] Panchayath on north, [[Kollam]] town on south, Thrikkaruva Panchayath on east and [[Chavara]], [[Neendakara]] Panchayath on west.
 
==Transport==
 
Nearest and main railway station is [[Kollam Railway Station]] (12&nbsp;km) is considered to be one of the biggest railway stations in Kerala in terms of area after [[Shornur Junction]]. [[Kollam Railway Station]] is well-connected by regular trains with [[Thiruvananthapuram]] and some major places in India. Another important nearest station is [[Karunagappally]] railway station (15&nbsp;km).
Chavara Thekkumbhagom is well connected to other parts of Kerala through roads.
The main roads in the Panchayath meet National Highway 47 at Vettuthara Jn. in [[Neendakara]] Panchayath, Kuttivattom Jn. in [[Panmana]] Panchayath, Kottamkulangara Jn. in [[Chavara]] Panchayath. There is no bus depot in the Panchayath. Nearest Bus Station is [[Kollam]] (18&nbsp;km) and [[Karunagappally]] (16&nbsp;km). Transport is provided by State owned Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private transport bus operators from Thekkumbhagom to [[Karunagappally]] via Pavumba bridge and [[Karunagappally]] to [[Kollam]] via Thekkumbhagom and Pallikkodi-Dalavapuram bridge (Inaugurated in 2007). The first trip starts at 5.00 AM to Kayamkulam and a Fast Passenger to Thiruvananthapuram (and sees that a bus passes by 4.30 am to kollam side) and the last trip at 9.50 PM from Karunagappally to Thekkumbhagom. Road transport is also supported by private taxis and [[autorickshaw]]s also called ''autos''..
 
===Water===
The [[Kerala State Water Transport Department|State water Transport Department]] operates boat services from [[Kollam]] to West Kallada, Muthirapparambu, [[Munroe Island]] and Alappuzha. The [[Kollam]]-Muthirapparambu boat service attracts a lot of [[tourist]] attention.
The main boat jetties in the Panchayath are Guhanandapuram, Pallikkodi, Tholukadavu and Pavumba Jetty.
 
Luxury boats, operated by Government and private owners, operate from the main boat jetty during the tourist season. The West coast canal system, which starts from [[Thiruvananthapuram]] in the south and ends at Hosdurg in the north, passes through Kollam and [[Karunagappally]] taluks. The Thiruvananthapuram-[[Shornur]] [[canal]], forms a part of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hosdurg system, runs a distance of about 62&nbsp;km. The other canal systems include the [[Paravur Kayal]], Kollam canal and [[Chavara]] canal.
 
==Education==
Educational institutions in this Panchayath are
*Guhanandapuram H.S.S., Chavara South
*Govt. U.P. School, Chavara South
*N.S.S L.P.S., Vadakkumbhagom
*L.V., L.P.S., Chavara South
Some Professional and Arts colleges near Thekkumbhagom Village
*Govt College, Chavara.
* MSN Institute of Management and Technology, Chavara
* S.N. College, Kollam
* Fathima Matha National College, Kollam (FMNC)
 
==Economy==
Agriculture, Fishing, Coir<br />
The old song ''Chavara Panmana Thevalakkara chakiri kondu pizhaykkanam'' reveals these village's main source of income is coir industry and Thekkumbhagom its neighbour village<br />
So many people from Thekkumbhagom working in various Govt. Departments in Keralam. Thekkumbhagom is the top panchayath in [[Kollam]] district
that has the most number of Govt. employees. Also skilled people from Thekkumbhagom working outside Kerala and Middle East.
 
[[File:Chinese fishing net at Chavara Thekkumbhagom.jpg|thumb|Chinese fishing net located in Ashtamudi lake at Chavara Thekkumbhagom]]
 
==Festivals==
[[File:Guhanandapuram Subramanya Swami Kshethram.jpg|thumb|Guhanandapuram Subramanya Swami Kshethram]]
All festivals based on the temples and Churches in the Panchayath.<br />
There are various temples and Churches in Thekkumbhagom.
*Mukkath Siva Temple
*Dalavapuram '''Sree Daivamullathil Lekshmi Narayan Temple'''
*Panakkattodil Devi Temple (Valya Nada)
*Sree Narayanapuram Maha Vishnu Temple (Nadakkavu Temple)
*Udayadithyapuram Siva Kshethram
*Guhanandapuram Subramanya Swami Kshethram
*Ammayarnada sree durga devi temple, vadakkumbhagam
 
[[File:St.Joseph Church Chavara Thekkumbhagom view from Pallikkodi Dalavapuram Bridge.jpg|thumb|St.Joseph Church located southernmost part of Chavara Thekkumbhagom Village. This shot from Pallikkodi Dalavapuram Bridge]]
 
===Thalappoli Uthsavam===
 
'Thalappoli Uthsavam' is a major event in Thekkumbhagom Panchayath which starts in 'Meenam Bharani' for every year. It is a festival of [[Panakkattodil Devi Temple]] (Valya Nada). It is a nostalgic event in every Thekkumbhagom people. The origin of Thalappoli is a long story. It is the only temple in the world, which take a five-year-old maiden girl as bhagavathi ([[Durga]]) and walk around four 'karas' in Panchayath and offer her blessings to all Thekkumbhagom peoples. Thalappoli or ''Vilakkeduppu'' starts from Panakkattodil Devi Temple at evening and reached at around 12 PM on next day to this temple. At that time ''Kanyavu'', the girl who selected as bhagavathi never sleep and she has no tiredness<br />
After Thalappoli reached to the Panakkattodil Temple, Starts ''Kodiyettu'' for festival. Then follows a ten days festival. The 9th day of festival called ''Pallivetta'' organised by 'Vadakkumbhagom Kara' is famous for its [[elephant]] show. More than 50 elephants arranged in this show. It is a major attraction and the highest number of [[elephant]] show after Kollam Pooram, Anayadi (Sooranadu) Pooram and Panmana Pooram. The 10th day of the festival is the last festival and is called ''Aaraattu''. 'Aaraattukulam' near Kulangaraveli Temple is the bath place for Devi.
 
===Other festivals===
[[Maha Shivaratri|Sivarathri Mahothsavam]] - In 'Sivarathri' morning, people take 'Kavady' march from Sree Narayanapuram Maha Vishnu Kshethram to Udayadithyapuram Siva Kshethram and to Guhanandapuram Subramanya Swami Kshethram. Sree Narayanapuram Maha Vishnu Temple Festival is nearby.
 
==Recreation==
Since Thekkumbhagom is a SEMI-URBAN area, some follow an urban life style. Recreational activities include sports, such as football, cricket, kabbadi, volleyball, swimming etc. Thekkumbhagom has three main sports grounds. They are
* Panakkattodil Devi Temple Ground
* Uvathara 
* Shiva Nada Ground
* Nadakkavu Maithanam
* Kulangaraveli Ground
* St.Jeromes Church, Vadakkumbhagom
 
People spend their evenings in these grounds. Panakkattodil Devi Temple Ground is known for its sugar-like sand and leveled surface. Sports events are held at these grounds, including [[cricket]], [[association football|football]] and [[volleyball]] games. In recent times, the grounds are shaped for playing [[Twenty20]] cricket.
Panakkattodil Devi Temple Ground is known for its temple pond, which is just less than 200 meters.
 
==Major attractions==
*Boat journey around Thekkumbhagom
*Pallikkodi-Dalavapuram bridge; Longest bridge in southern Kerala is around 500 m long. It was a long dream of Thekkumbhagom people. This bridge is a gateway of rural to urban development. When travelling from northern part of Kollam district to Kollam town, this bridge reduces the length and time to reach. The traditional way is [[Sasthamkotta]]-Padappanal-[[Chavara]]-[[Kollam]] and the new way is [[Sasthamkotta]]-Padappanal-Thekkumbhagom-(Pallikkodi-Dalavapuram bridge)-[[Kollam]]
*Traditional food items like [[Tapioca]](''Kappa'' or ''Cheeni''), [[Green chromide|Pearl Spot Fish]](''Karimeen''), [[Prawn]](''Konchu''), [[Lobster]](''chemmen'') and Kallummakkaya(''Muringayirachi''),njandu ((Crab))
*A walk through Thekkumbhagom roads on Thalappoli night.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[V. Sambasivan|V.Sambasivan]] - a performer of the art [[Kadhaprasangam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.devaragam.com/vbscript/MusicNew.aspx?MovieId=1799|title=V Sambasivan-Kathaprasangam:Ayisha|publisher=Devaragam.com|access-date=14 August 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128075423/http://www.devaragam.com/vbscript/MusicNew.aspx?MovieId=1799|archive-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> written by himself and [[Othello]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7yrTn_RVfk|title=Sambashivan-Othello|publisher=Youtube.com|access-date=14 August 2013}}</ref> by [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]].
* [[V. Sambasivan|V.Sambasivan]] - From Guhanandapuram-NaduvathuCherry,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Guhanandapuram, Chavara Thekkumbhagom Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala, India |url=https://www.keralatourism.org/routes-locations/guhanandapuram/id/4063 |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=Kerala Tourism |language=en}}</ref> Thekkumbhagom, A performer of the art [[Kadhaprasangam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.devaragam.com/vbscript/MusicNew.aspx?MovieId=1799|title=V Sambasivan-Kathaprasangam:Ayisha|publisher=Devaragam.com|access-date=14 August 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128075423/http://www.devaragam.com/vbscript/MusicNew.aspx?MovieId=1799|archive-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> written by himself and [[Othello]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7yrTn_RVfk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/D7yrTn_RVfk |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=Sambashivan-Othello|publisher=Youtube.com|access-date=14 August 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> by [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]].
 
* [[Azhakathu Padmanabha Kurup]]-From Azhakathu-NaduvathuCherry, Thekkumbhagom, A renowned scholar in [[Sanskrit]] and [[Malayalam]], who composed the first Malayalam epic poem ''Ramachandravilasam''.
==See also==
*[[Kollam]]
*[[Karunagappalli]]
*[[Thevalakkara]]
*[[Neendakara]]
*[[Chavara]]
*[[Panakkattodil Devi Temple]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Islands of Kollam]]
[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]]
[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]]
[[Category:Islands of India]]
[[Category:Populated places in India]]
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Latest revision as of 03:18, 8 November 2025


Chavara Thekkumbhagom
Mamukil
island village
Chavara South
Dalavapuram-Pallikodi Bridge
Dalavapuram-Pallikodi Bridge in Thekkumbhagom which is one of the Biggest Bridges of Kollam
Guhanandapuram Subramanya Swami Temple
Guhanandapuram Subramanya Swami Temple
Guhanandapuram Higher Secondary School
Guhanandapuram Higher Secondary School (Only Higher Secondary School In The Village)
Kollam-Guhanandapuram Boat service
Kollam-Guhanandapuram Boat service
Chavara Thekkumbhagom is located in Kerala
Chavara Thekkumbhagom
Chavara Thekkumbhagom
Location in Kerala, India
Chavara Thekkumbhagom is located in India
Chavara Thekkumbhagom
Chavara Thekkumbhagom
Chavara Thekkumbhagom (India)
Coordinates: 8°57′48″N 76°33′43″E / 8.96333°N 76.56194°E / 8.96333; 76.56194
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Government
 • TypeGram panchayat
 • BodyThekkumbhagom Gram panchayat
 • Panchayath PresidentThankachi Prabhakaran
 • Vice PresidentPrabhakaran Pillai
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
As per 2011 census
 • Total16,937
 • Density2,100/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691584
STD code0476
Vehicle registrationKL-02,KL-23
Nearest CityKollam - 10 km (20 minutes)
Nearest Railway StationKollam Junction railway station (QLN)
NeighbourhoodsKollam Municipal Corporation, Neendakara, Chavara, Thevalakkara
Public transport Service is Operated between Kollam and Karunagappally Via Thekkumbhagom by KSRTC from 5.00 am to 8.10pm running every 30 minutes . LAST BUS from Kollam is at 8.10 from kollam KSRTC bus stand. YOU CAN BOARD AT 8.15 PM FROM CHINNAKADA ALSO

Chavara Thekkumbhagom[1][2][3] or Chavara South is an Island village in Kollam District of the state of kerala, India. It is located 10 km from the Kollam City. It is covered by Ashtamudi Lake and located near the coast of Indian Ocean.It contains a famous Devi temple and Subramanya temple along with St Joseph's Church. It has only 2 outer connections via Dalavapuram pallikodi Bridge and Pavumba Bridge.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Revenue Portal". village.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "Population finder | Government of India". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Kollam". Kollam.nic.in. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Guhanandapuram, Chavara Thekkumbhagom Panchayat, Kollam District, Kerala, India". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "V Sambasivan-Kathaprasangam:Ayisha". Devaragam.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  6. ↑ "Sambashivan-Othello". Youtube.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2013.

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