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'''Potta''' is a tiny village 30 miles north of Kochi, also known as Cochin. It comes under the municipality of [[Chalakudy]] in the [[Thrissur district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. | '''Potta''' is a tiny village 30 miles north of [[Kochi]], also known as Cochin. It comes under the municipality of [[Chalakudy]] in the [[Thrissur district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. Potta was the temple land under the [[Irinjalakuda]] [[Koodalmanikyam Temple]]. In the past, the crops needed for the temple were cultivated at Potta. The Pambambot temple is very famous, other two temples in Potta are the Parakottilinkal Bhagavathi Temple and the Mathilthkavu Bhagavathi Temple. Cherupushpam Shrine, a Christian church, is famous. There are educational institutions like Panampilly Memorial Government College, Vyasa Vidyaniketan Central School, Kuriakos Chavara UP School and [http://dhanyamissionhospital.com/ Dhanya Mission Hospital]. | ||
Located on National Highway | Located on [[National Highway 544 (India)|National Highway 544]] between Chalakudy and Perambra | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
[[Athirappilly]] is twenty-eight kilometres from Potta, Vazhachal Falls (5 | [[Athirappilly]] is twenty-eight kilometres from Potta, Vazhachal Falls (5 km away) and Thumboormuzhi Dam(12 km away). Located on route are two water theme parks: Dream World and Silver Storm. | ||
==Attractions== | ==Attractions== | ||
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*Oil palm Plantation (en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls. | *Oil palm Plantation (en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls. | ||
*Silver Storm Water [[Amusement park|Theme Park]] (east of town; en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls). | *Silver Storm Water [[Amusement park|Theme Park]] (east of town; en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls). | ||
*Athirappilly Waterfalls (east of Town). | *[[Athirappilly Waterfalls]] (east of Town). | ||
* | *[[Ezhattumugham, Kerala|Ezhattumugham]] (twelve km from Athirappilly; on the Angamaly route via Vettilappara bridge). | ||
*Charpa Falls (The enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls, which plunges on to the road during the monsoon, is a sight to watch and enjoy.) (east of town; after Athirappilly waterfalls). | *[[Charpa Falls]] (The enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls, which plunges on to the road during the monsoon, is a sight to watch and enjoy.) (east of town; after Athirappilly waterfalls). | ||
*[[Vazhachal Falls|Vazhachal falls]] and Resorts (east of Town; after Athirappilly waterfalls). | *[[Vazhachal Falls|Vazhachal falls]] and Resorts (east of Town; after Athirappilly waterfalls). | ||
* Chalakudy River, three kilometers from Potta | * [[Chalakudy River]], three kilometers south from Potta on NH-544 highway, has a rich fish diversity. | ||
*Kauthukapark | *[http://kauthukapark.com/ Kauthukapark] | ||
==Elephant Pit== | ==Elephant Pit== | ||
Anakkayam, which means the "Elephant pit" | Anakkayam, which means the "Elephant pit", is on the Athirappilly route and noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and acts as a restorative haven for people who wish to escape from their city lives and "concrete jungles". The bubbling streams, natural rock formations, and colorful flora are major attractions for the weary traveler. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary contributes to the peaceful ambiance. The fascinating Sholayar Dam Hydro Electric project is Asia's second deepest dam{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}. [[Peringalkuthu Dam|Peringalkuthu]] [[Hydropower|Hydro Electric]] Project Dam are located near the Athirappilly waterfalls. | ||
==Places of worship== | ==Places of worship== | ||
*Potta Pambambottu Siva Temple (Koodal Manikyam Devaswam, Irinjalakuda) | *Potta Pambambottu Siva Temple (Koodal Manikyam Devaswam, Irinjalakuda) | ||
* Madathil kavu Temple(Devi temple) | * Madathil kavu Temple (Devi temple) | ||
* Parakotikalingal Temple(Devi temple) | * Parakotikalingal Temple (Devi temple) | ||
* [[Nanatty Bhagavathy Vishnumaya temple]] | * [[Nanatty Bhagavathy Vishnumaya temple]] | ||
*Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor, | *[[Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor|Divine Retreat Centre]], Muringoor (5 km south on NH 544) | ||
*Little flower Church Potta | *Little flower Church Potta | ||
*St. Antony's Church [Perambra -Thrissur] | *St. Antony's Church [Perambra -Thrissur] | ||
*Jumamasjid; 3 | *Jumamasjid; 3 km away | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
Potta is conveniently connected by air, rail, and road. Located very close to the National Highway | Potta is conveniently connected by air, rail, and road. Located very close to the National Highway 544; it is south of Thrissur, north of Ernakulam, and Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery); easy access by major airlines, including British Airways. [[Chalakudi railway station|Chalakudy railway station]] is just five kilometers away; Enquiry number (0480-2701368). | ||
Chalakudy Town –Vazhachal road also known as | Chalakudy Town –Vazhachal road also known as [[State Highway 21 (Kerala)|State Highway 21]], is a two-lane road. | ||
==Educational Organizations== | ==Educational Organizations== | ||
* Panampilli Govinda Menon Govt. College. | * Panampilli Govinda Menon Govt. College. | ||
*Vyasa Vidyanikethan Central School | *[http://vyasachalakudy.com/ Vyasa Vidyanikethan Central School] | ||
*Kuriyakos | *Kuriyakos Eliyas Chavara UP School | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
[[Chalakudy (State Assembly constituency)|Chalakudy assembly constituency]] is part of [[Chalakudy (Lok Sabha constituency)|Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*www.drcm.org | *www.drcm.org | ||
*www.missionofjesus.com/divine_centre | *www.missionofjesus.com/divine_centre | ||
{{Thrissur district}} | {{Thrissur district}} | ||
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[[Category:Villages in Thrissur district]] | [[Category:Villages in Thrissur district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:03, 25 January 2022
Potta is a tiny village 30 miles north of Kochi, also known as Cochin. It comes under the municipality of Chalakudy in the Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. Potta was the temple land under the Irinjalakuda Koodalmanikyam Temple. In the past, the crops needed for the temple were cultivated at Potta. The Pambambot temple is very famous, other two temples in Potta are the Parakottilinkal Bhagavathi Temple and the Mathilthkavu Bhagavathi Temple. Cherupushpam Shrine, a Christian church, is famous. There are educational institutions like Panampilly Memorial Government College, Vyasa Vidyaniketan Central School, Kuriakos Chavara UP School and Dhanya Mission Hospital.
Located on National Highway 544 between Chalakudy and Perambra
Location[edit | edit source]
Athirappilly is twenty-eight kilometres from Potta, Vazhachal Falls (5 km away) and Thumboormuzhi Dam(12 km away). Located on route are two water theme parks: Dream World and Silver Storm.
Attractions[edit | edit source]
- Dream World Water Theme Park (east of town; en route to the Athirappally water falls).
- Thumboormuzhy Check Dam & Garden (east of town; en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls).
- Oil palm Plantation (en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls.
- Silver Storm Water Theme Park (east of town; en route to the Athirappilly waterfalls).
- Athirappilly Waterfalls (east of Town).
- Ezhattumugham (twelve km from Athirappilly; on the Angamaly route via Vettilappara bridge).
- Charpa Falls (The enchanting but lesser known Charpa falls, which plunges on to the road during the monsoon, is a sight to watch and enjoy.) (east of town; after Athirappilly waterfalls).
- Vazhachal falls and Resorts (east of Town; after Athirappilly waterfalls).
- Chalakudy River, three kilometers south from Potta on NH-544 highway, has a rich fish diversity.
- Kauthukapark
Elephant Pit[edit | edit source]
Anakkayam, which means the "Elephant pit", is on the Athirappilly route and noted for a lake with cool and placid waters. The place is a forest untouched by human encroachments and acts as a restorative haven for people who wish to escape from their city lives and "concrete jungles". The bubbling streams, natural rock formations, and colorful flora are major attractions for the weary traveler. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary contributes to the peaceful ambiance. The fascinating Sholayar Dam Hydro Electric project is Asia's second deepest dam[citation needed]. Peringalkuthu Hydro Electric Project Dam are located near the Athirappilly waterfalls.
Places of worship[edit | edit source]
- Potta Pambambottu Siva Temple (Koodal Manikyam Devaswam, Irinjalakuda)
- Madathil kavu Temple (Devi temple)
- Parakotikalingal Temple (Devi temple)
- Nanatty Bhagavathy Vishnumaya temple
- Divine Retreat Centre, Muringoor (5 km south on NH 544)
- Little flower Church Potta
- St. Antony's Church [Perambra -Thrissur]
- Jumamasjid; 3 km away
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Potta is conveniently connected by air, rail, and road. Located very close to the National Highway 544; it is south of Thrissur, north of Ernakulam, and Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery); easy access by major airlines, including British Airways. Chalakudy railway station is just five kilometers away; Enquiry number (0480-2701368). Chalakudy Town –Vazhachal road also known as State Highway 21, is a two-lane road.
Educational Organizations[edit | edit source]
- Panampilli Govinda Menon Govt. College.
- Vyasa Vidyanikethan Central School
- Kuriyakos Eliyas Chavara UP School
Politics[edit | edit source]
Chalakudy assembly constituency is part of Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency.
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- www.drcm.org
- www.missionofjesus.com/divine_centre