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''' West Kallada ''' is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the [[Indian state|state]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|author=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref>
''' West Kallada ''' is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=2008-12-10}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], West Kallada had a population of 17,958 with 8,705 males and 9,253 females.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], West Kallada had a population of 17,958 with 8,705 males and 9,253 females.<ref name="censusindia" />


==Workship centres==
==Kallada Valiyapally==
St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church at West Kallada is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in the Malankara Church. The Church has a history dating from AD 9th century.


===Kallada Valiyapally===
The Tomb of Mar Anthrayos Bava (കല്ലട വല്യപ്പൂപ്പന്‍) is in this church. So the Church called Mar Anthrayos Pilgrim Church.
Kallada St Marys Orthodox Valiyapally. The Tomb of Mar Adrew is in this church.So the Church called as Mar Adrew Pilgrim Church.


=== Thiruvatta Temple ===
Mar Andrews also called Kallada Valiyappoon reached Mulanhthurthy in 1678 along with his three brothers, one of whom was a Ramban. He stayed for a long period there but later travelled eastward because of the non-cooperation of some of the inhabitants of the land.
 
He reached Vettikkal which was a trading centre between Kochi and Travancore. There, he found a chapel. He acquired a small piece of land near to it and started living there.
 
One of the brothers who were with him got married and continued to live in Mulanthuruthy. The Parumala Thirumeni and the Holy Kattumangadu Bavas who are born in this ancestry.
 
From Vettikkal Mar Andréws Bava travelled to Kuruppampadi, Puthenkavu, Manarkadu and from there to Kallada. A Christian church in the name of Mother Mary which was established in AD 9th century was present here. The antiquity of this shrine attracted Mar Andrews Bava. His last days were spent at Kallada.
 
When he expired, his body was buried below the Madbaha of the shrine. That many people received blessings through his intercession was a testimony to his saintliness. He died on the Kumbham 19th of the Malayalam calendar and so his commemoration feast is celebrated on that day.
 
Mar Andrews Commemoration Festival at St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, West Kallada is celebrated on March 1,2,3(Malayalam month of Kumbham 18th and 19th). <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kalladavaliyapally.com|title=Kallada Valiyapally}}</ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+Mary's+Orthodox+Syrian+Church,+West+Kallada/@9.0177342,76.6489103,16z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x96e03c7b03796598!2sSt.+George+Orthodox+Valiyapally+Church+East+Kallada!8m2!3d9.0157527!4d76.652644!3m4!1s0x0:0xd95e9586a625dfec!8m2!3d9.0183805!4d76.645107]
 
== Thiruvatta Temple ==
Thiruvatta Temple (Malayalam: തിരുവാറ്റ ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ  ക്ഷേത്രം ) is an ancient [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Shiva]] at Westkallada
Thiruvatta Temple (Malayalam: തിരുവാറ്റ ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ  ക്ഷേത്രം ) is an ancient [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Shiva]] at Westkallada


==Educational institutions ==
==Educational guidelines ==


*Govt. HSS, West Kallada.
*Govt. HSS, West Kallada.
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*Primary Health Center, Koikkalbhagom, West Kallada
*Primary Health Center, Koikkalbhagom, West Kallada


==Cultural institutions==
==Main cultural institutions==


*Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla Smaraka Grandhasala, Karali junction
*Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla Smaraka Grandhasala, Karali junction
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*Priyadarsini  Grandhasala, Aithottuva
*Priyadarsini  Grandhasala, Aithottuva
*T.P. Sadanandan Smaraka  Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
*T.P. Sadanandan Smaraka  Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
*Mathrubhumi Study Circle ( Mathrubhumi Arts and sports club), Aithottuva.


==Government service centers==
==Government service centers==


*Akshaya- E- Center
*[[Akshaya project|Akshaya]]- E- Center
*St Antonys Building, Karali Junction
*St Antonys Building, Karali Junction
*Jana Seva Kendra, thengumthara junction, Aithottuva


== Festivals ==
== Festivals ==
 
* [[Kallada Boat Race|Kallada Jalotsavam]] (കല്ലട ജലോത്സവം)
*Kallada Jalotsavam
[[Vallam Kali]] (boat race) held on the [[Kallada River]]
*Vallam Kali
Thaipooya kavadi at kodumthuruthil tempkle
*kanakkathara bhadrakali temple ulsavam
*kavadi, soolamkuth kodumthuruthil subrahmanya kshethram
*Thalayinakaav Temple ( Thrisoola pooja in every Saturday).
* Parambil umamaheswara Temple (uthram thirunaal mahotsav)


== Popular Games ==
== Popular Games ==
Some of the popular games here
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* Gulan perish
* [[Twenty-eight (card game)|Gulan Perish]] ( [[Twenty-eight (card game)|Twenty-eight]] ([[card game]]) )
* [[Cricket]]
* [[Association football|Football]]
*Volley Ball


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
Dr.Deepu Haridas {BAMS} {ISM}


==Other websites==
==External links==
 
*[http://panmana%20asramam.com Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla]
*[http://panmana%20asramam.com Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla]


{{Kollam district}}
{{Kollam district}}


[[Category:Villages in India]]
[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]]
[[Category:Settlements in Kerala]]
 


{{simple-Wikipedia}}
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Revision as of 02:34, 23 December 2021

West Kallada
Padinjare Kallada
village
West Kallada has regular ferries to Kollam
West Kallada has regular ferries to Kollam
Coordinates: 9°00′28″N 76°37′25″E / 9.0077577°N 76.6235876°E / 9.0077577; 76.6235876
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Population
 (2001)
 • Total17,958
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691500
Telephone code0476
Vehicle registrationKL-61
Nearest cityKollam
Lok Sabha constituencyMavelikkara
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKunnathoor
ClimateTropic (Köppen)

West Kallada is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, West Kallada had a population of 17,958 with 8,705 males and 9,253 females.[1]

Kallada Valiyapally

St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church at West Kallada is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in the Malankara Church. The Church has a history dating from AD 9th century.

The Tomb of Mar Anthrayos Bava (കല്ലട വല്യപ്പൂപ്പന്‍) is in this church. So the Church called Mar Anthrayos Pilgrim Church.

Mar Andrews also called Kallada Valiyappoon reached Mulanhthurthy in 1678 along with his three brothers, one of whom was a Ramban. He stayed for a long period there but later travelled eastward because of the non-cooperation of some of the inhabitants of the land.

He reached Vettikkal which was a trading centre between Kochi and Travancore. There, he found a chapel. He acquired a small piece of land near to it and started living there.

One of the brothers who were with him got married and continued to live in Mulanthuruthy. The Parumala Thirumeni and the Holy Kattumangadu Bavas who are born in this ancestry.

From Vettikkal Mar Andréws Bava travelled to Kuruppampadi, Puthenkavu, Manarkadu and from there to Kallada. A Christian church in the name of Mother Mary which was established in AD 9th century was present here. The antiquity of this shrine attracted Mar Andrews Bava. His last days were spent at Kallada.

When he expired, his body was buried below the Madbaha of the shrine. That many people received blessings through his intercession was a testimony to his saintliness. He died on the Kumbham 19th of the Malayalam calendar and so his commemoration feast is celebrated on that day.

Mar Andrews Commemoration Festival at St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, West Kallada is celebrated on March 1,2,3(Malayalam month of Kumbham 18th and 19th). [2][1]

Thiruvatta Temple

Thiruvatta Temple (Malayalam: തിരുവാറ്റ ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രം ) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva at Westkallada

Educational guidelines

  • Govt. HSS, West Kallada.
  • Government UPS, Valiyapadam
  • Govt. L. P. School, Kothapuram.
  • Govt. L. P. School, Kanatharkunnam.

Hospitals

  • Govt Ayurvedic Hospital, West Kallada
  • Govt Veterinary Hospital, West Kallada
  • Primary Health Center, Aithottuva, West Kallada
  • Primary Health Center, Koikkalbhagom, West Kallada

Main cultural institutions

  • Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla Smaraka Grandhasala, Karali junction
  • Abhiraj Grandhasala, Kanatharkunnam
  • V.K.S. Grandhasala Aithottuva.
  • Chintha Grandhasala Ulluruppu
  • Nalandha Library, Thottathilkadav
  • Navodaya Grandhasala, Kadapuzha
  • E.M.S. Grandhasala, Valiayapadam west, Vilanthara.
  • Gramam. Grandhasala, Valiayapadam, Vilanthara.
  • C.K. Thankappan Smaraka Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
  • P.K. Raghvan Smaraka Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
  • Kadisseril Achyuthan Pilla Smaraka Grandhasala, Aithottuva
  • Priyadarsini Grandhasala, Aithottuva
  • T.P. Sadanandan Smaraka Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
  • Mathrubhumi Study Circle ( Mathrubhumi Arts and sports club), Aithottuva.

Government service centers

  • Akshaya- E- Center
  • St Antonys Building, Karali Junction
  • Jana Seva Kendra, thengumthara junction, Aithottuva

Festivals

Vallam Kali (boat race) held on the Kallada River

Thaipooya kavadi at kodumthuruthil tempkle

  • kanakkathara bhadrakali temple ulsavam
  • kavadi, soolamkuth kodumthuruthil subrahmanya kshethram
  • Thalayinakaav Temple ( Thrisoola pooja in every Saturday).
  • Parambil umamaheswara Temple (uthram thirunaal mahotsav)

Popular Games

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. ↑ "Kallada Valiyapally". 
Dr.Deepu Haridas {BAMS} {ISM}

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