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{{Short description|Lake in Kerala, India}} | |||
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{{Infobox body of water | {{Infobox body of water | ||
| name = Vellayani Lake | |||
| image = File:Punjakkari lake, Thiruvananthapuram 00 07 24 559000.jpeg | |||
| alt = View of Vellayani lake | |||
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| pushpin_map = Kerala | |||
| pushpin_map_alt = Location of Vellayani lake within Kerala | |||
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| location = [[Thiruvananthapuram district]], [[Kerala]] | |||
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'''Vellayani Lake''', or ''Vellayani Kayal'' | '''Vellayani Lake''', or '''Vellayani Kayal''', is the second largest freshwater lake in the state of [[Kerala]] and is situated in [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. In ancient times, boats laden with goods used to navigate the Vellayani backwaters up to Chala. | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
It is around 9 km away from the [[Thiruvananthapuram]] Central Bus Station | It is around 9 km away from the [[Thiruvananthapuram]] Central Bus Station in [[Thampanoor]]. Buses ply to Vellayani Lake from City Depot at [[East Fort]] as well. It is at a distance of 7 km from [[Kovalam]] via the Poonkulam Junction. | ||
==Attractions== | ==Attractions== | ||
[[File:Punjakkari lake, Thiruvananthapuram.jpeg|thumb|Evening view from Vellayani lake]] | |||
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==Threats to the | Vellayani is best known for its magnificent lotus blooms and is a little eco-haven. | ||
There was a move to drain the lake and use the reclaimed area for agriculture. It was resisted by locals and environmentalists and has been shelved. | |||
[[Sand theft|Illegal sand mining]], pollution and land reclamation is affecting the condition of the lake.[[File:Vavvamoola Lake road.jpg|thumb|188x188px|alt=Vavvamoola Lake road|Vavvamoola Lake road]] | [[College of Agriculture, Vellayani]], popularly known as Lalindloch Palace, is a noteworthy attraction on the western shores of Vellayani Lake.<ref>{{cite news |title=The Queen, The Palace and The College: Sagas Untold - History of Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, the Lalindloch Palace and the College of Agriculture, Vellayani. |doi=10.5281/zenodo.8098563}}</ref> | ||
The Kaliyut Maholsavam, a grand celebration held once every three years for a duration of 50 days, is a cultural event held at the place.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How about an Onam bash at Vellayani - The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2023/aug/18/how-about-an-onam-bash-at-vellayani-2606253.html |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=www.newindianexpress.com}}</ref> | |||
The Ayyankali boat race is held every year at the Vellayani lake in the remembrance of social reformer [[Ayyankali]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-09-15 |title=Ayyankali Jayanthi celebrated |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/ |access-date=2023-09-22 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-08-21 |title=Ayyankali boat race on August 29 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/ayyankali-boat-race-on-august-29/article7568366.ece |access-date=2023-09-22 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
== Reduction in the area of lake == | |||
A geospatial study by GIS expert Vinod P. G., S. Nalinakumar, S. R. Sreeraj, Adarsh Pratap, and Mohan Pillai found that there has been a considerable reduction in the area of Vellayani Lake from 1979 to 2019. In 1973, it was 558.93 hectares; it was reduced to 267.89 hectares in 1992, and then to 267.14 hectares in 2011. Currently, the situation has worsened to only 222 hectares in 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Staff Reporter |date=2019-12-05 |title=Study finds reduction in area of Vellayani Lake |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/study-finds-reduction-in-area-of-vellayani-lake/article30199552.ece |access-date=2023-09-22 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | |||
== Threats to the lake and biodiversity == | |||
The Vellayani-Punchakkari wetlands have always been a paradise for birdwatchers with various species of migratory birds that includes Glossy ibis, spot-billed pelican, painted stork and Pacific swallow flocking to the region but, over the years, their number has dwindled. The number of migratory birds arriving every year has decreased in recent years as a result of [[plastic pollution]] and habitat loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Migratory visitors skipping city stop |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2019/oct/12/migratory-visitors-skipping-city-stop-2046193.html |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | |||
There was a move to drain the lake and use the reclaimed area for agriculture. It was resisted by locals and environmentalists and has been shelved.<ref>[http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/206517 Move to drain the lake] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127142148/http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/206517/ |date=27 November 2021 }}. Indiaenvironmentportal.org.in (2011-05-22). Retrieved on 2011-05-27.</ref><ref>[http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/206148 State Human Rights Commission directive] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127144147/http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/206148/ |date=27 November 2021 }}. Indiaenvironmentportal.org.in (2011-05-22). Retrieved on 2011-05-27.</ref> [[Sand theft|Illegal sand mining]], pollution and land reclamation is affecting the condition of the lake. | |||
[[File:Harverting_lotus_leafs.jpg|center|thumb|1000x1000px|Harvesting lotus leaves]] | |||
[[File:Vavvamoola Lake road.jpg|thumb|188x188px|alt=Vavvamoola Lake road|Vavvamoola Lake road]] | |||
[[File:Vavvamoola Lake road before tarring.jpeg|thumb|Vavvamoola Lake road before tarring with concrete benches in the background|191x191px]] | [[File:Vavvamoola Lake road before tarring.jpeg|thumb|Vavvamoola Lake road before tarring with concrete benches in the background|191x191px]] | ||
== Vavvamoola | == Vavvamoola-Kadavinmoola Bund Road == | ||
The | The bund road on the northern side of Kakkamoola-Thiruvananthapuram Road connects Vavvamoola and Kadavinmoola. The drinking water supply for the Vizhinjam International Seaport is operated from Vellayani Lake. The pump house is situated in Kadavinmoola, beside the bund road. The road was renovated in December 2015. It also has concrete benches on the roadside to attract tourists. | ||
== Popular culture == | |||
A bridge on Vellayani Lake, which was featured in the film [[Kireedam (1989 film)|''Kireedam'']] (1989) became known as Kireedam Paalam.<ref>{{Cite web |title=കിരീടം സിനിമയിലെ പാലവും താമരപ്പൂക്കളും; കാശു ചെലവില്ലാതെ പിക്നിക് പോകാന് അടിപൊളി സ്ഥലം! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/travel/travel-kerala/2023/02/23/vellayani-lakes-in-thiruvananthapuram.html |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{Commons category|Vellayani Lake}} | {{Commons category|Vellayani Lake}} | ||
* [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=8.4115409&lon=76.9940597&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 Wikimapia] | * [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=8.4115409&lon=76.9940597&z=18&l=0&m=a&v=2 Vellayani Lake at Wikimapia] | ||
* https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g311295-d4151733-Reviews-Vellayani_Lake-Kovalam_Thiruvananthapuram_District_Kerala.html | * [https://www.tripadvisor.in/Attraction_Review-g311295-d4151733-Reviews-Vellayani_Lake-Kovalam_Thiruvananthapuram_District_Kerala.html Vellayani Lake at Tripadvisor] | ||
{{Tourism in Kerala}} | {{Tourism in Kerala}} | ||
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[[Category:Lakes of Kerala]] | [[Category:Lakes of Kerala]] | ||
Revision as of 18:23, 8 October 2025
| Vellayani Lake | |
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  Vellayani Lake | |
| Location | Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala |
| Coordinates | 8°25′57.45″N 76°59′37.8″E / 8.4326250°N 76.993833°E |
| Basin countries | India |
| Settlements | Thiruvananthapuram |
Vellayani Lake, or Vellayani Kayal, is the second largest freshwater lake in the state of Kerala and is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. In ancient times, boats laden with goods used to navigate the Vellayani backwaters up to Chala.
Location
It is around 9 km away from the Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Station in Thampanoor. Buses ply to Vellayani Lake from City Depot at East Fort as well. It is at a distance of 7 km from Kovalam via the Poonkulam Junction.
Attractions
Vellayani is best known for its magnificent lotus blooms and is a little eco-haven.
College of Agriculture, Vellayani, popularly known as Lalindloch Palace, is a noteworthy attraction on the western shores of Vellayani Lake.<ref>"The Queen, The Palace and The College: Sagas Untold - History of Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, the Lalindloch Palace and the College of Agriculture, Vellayani". doi:10.5281/zenodo.8098563.</ref>
The Kaliyut Maholsavam, a grand celebration held once every three years for a duration of 50 days, is a cultural event held at the place.<ref>"How about an Onam bash at Vellayani - The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 22 September 2023.</ref>
The Ayyankali boat race is held every year at the Vellayani lake in the remembrance of social reformer Ayyankali.<ref>"Ayyankali Jayanthi celebrated". The Hindu. 15 September 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 September 2023.</ref><ref>"Ayyankali boat race on August 29". The Hindu. 21 August 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 September 2023.</ref>
Reduction in the area of lake
A geospatial study by GIS expert Vinod P. G., S. Nalinakumar, S. R. Sreeraj, Adarsh Pratap, and Mohan Pillai found that there has been a considerable reduction in the area of Vellayani Lake from 1979 to 2019. In 1973, it was 558.93 hectares; it was reduced to 267.89 hectares in 1992, and then to 267.14 hectares in 2011. Currently, the situation has worsened to only 222 hectares in 2019.<ref>Staff Reporter (5 December 2019). "Study finds reduction in area of Vellayani Lake". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 September 2023.</ref>
Threats to the lake and biodiversity
The Vellayani-Punchakkari wetlands have always been a paradise for birdwatchers with various species of migratory birds that includes Glossy ibis, spot-billed pelican, painted stork and Pacific swallow flocking to the region but, over the years, their number has dwindled. The number of migratory birds arriving every year has decreased in recent years as a result of plastic pollution and habitat loss.<ref>"Migratory visitors skipping city stop". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 September 2023.</ref>
There was a move to drain the lake and use the reclaimed area for agriculture. It was resisted by locals and environmentalists and has been shelved.<ref>Move to drain the lake Archived 27 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Indiaenvironmentportal.org.in (2011-05-22). Retrieved on 2011-05-27.</ref><ref>State Human Rights Commission directive Archived 27 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Indiaenvironmentportal.org.in (2011-05-22). Retrieved on 2011-05-27.</ref> Illegal sand mining, pollution and land reclamation is affecting the condition of the lake.
Vavvamoola-Kadavinmoola Bund Road
The bund road on the northern side of Kakkamoola-Thiruvananthapuram Road connects Vavvamoola and Kadavinmoola. The drinking water supply for the Vizhinjam International Seaport is operated from Vellayani Lake. The pump house is situated in Kadavinmoola, beside the bund road. The road was renovated in December 2015. It also has concrete benches on the roadside to attract tourists.
Popular culture
A bridge on Vellayani Lake, which was featured in the film Kireedam (1989) became known as Kireedam Paalam.<ref>"കിരീടം സിനിമയിലെ പാലവും താമരപ്പൂക്കളും; കാശു ചെലവില്ലാതെ പിക്നിക് പോകാന് അടിപൊളി സ്ഥലം!". ManoramaOnline (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 22 September 2023.</ref>
