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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}}</ref> or (''Thekkumbhagom Panchayath'') or (''Chavara South'') is a village in [[Kollam]] district in the Indian state of Kerala.
'''Chavara Thekkumbhagom'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kollam.gov.in/villa.html |title=Kollam |publisher=Kollam.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2014-02-24 |archive-date=2014-03-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302230215/http://kollam.gov.in/villa.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> is a village in [[Kollam]] district, Kerala, [[India]].
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]].
==Location==
Coordinates: 8°57'48"N 76°33'43"E


==Geography==
==Geography==
Coordinates: 8°57'48"N 76°33'43"E
Chavara Thekkumbhagom fully surrounded by the [[Ashtamudi lake]]. 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.
 
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==
==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).
The Nearest and main railway station is the [[Kollam Railway Station]]. Transportaion 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).  
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===
===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 Kerala 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.
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==
==Education==
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* MSN Institute of Management and Technology, Chavara
* MSN Institute of Management and Technology, Chavara
* S.N. College, Kollam
* S.N. College, Kollam
* Fathima Matha National College, Kollam (FMNC)
 
==Important offices==
*Govt. Primary Health Center, Madathil Jn.
*Govt. Ayurveda Hospital, Nadakkavu Market Jn.
*Govt. Homoeo Hospital, Thekkumbhagom
*Govt. Veterinary Dispensary, Nadakkavu
*Krishi Bhavan, Nadakkavu Market Jn.
*Post Office, Madathil Jn.
*Kerala Water Authority, Nadakkavu Market Jn.
*Village Office, Nadakkavu
*BSNL Exchange, Chavara South
*SBI, Chavara South
*Thekkumbhagom Service Co-Operative Bank
*Vengayil Hospital, Madathil Jn.
*Athira Hospital(Orthopaedic centre)
, Thekkumbhagom
*KSFE Thekkumbhagom Branch, Nadakkavu


==Economy==
==Economy==
Agriculture, Fishing, Coir<br />
Agriculture, Fishing, Coir etc. are themajor occupations in here.
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]]
[[File:Chinese fishing net at Chavara Thekkumbhagom.jpg|thumb|Chinese fishing net in Ashtamudi lake at Chavara Thekkumbhagom]]


==Festivals==
==Festivals==
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*Udayadithyapuram Siva Kshethram
*Udayadithyapuram Siva Kshethram
*Guhanandapuram Subramanya Swami Kshethram
*Guhanandapuram Subramanya Swami Kshethram
*Ammayarnada sree durga devi temple, vadakkumbhagam
*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===
[[File:St.Joseph Church Chavara Thekkumbhagom view from Pallikkodi Dalavapuram Bridge.jpg|thumb|St.Joseph Church located southern most part of Chavara Thekkumbhagom Village. This shot from Pallikkodi Dalavapuram Bridge]]
 
'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==
==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
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
* Panakkattodil Devi Temple Ground
* Uvathara   
* Uvathara   
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* Nadakkavu Maithanam
* Nadakkavu Maithanam
* Kulangaraveli Ground
* Kulangaraveli Ground
* St.Jeromes Church, Vadakkumbhagom
* 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==
==Major attractions==
*Boat journey around Thekkumbhagom
*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]]
*Pallikkodi-Dalavapuram bridge
*Traditional food items like [[Tapioca]](''Kappa'' or ''Cheeni''), [[Green chromide|Pearl Spot Fish]](''Karimeen''), [[Prawn]](''Konchu''), [[Lobster]](''chemmen'') and Kallummakkaya(''Muringayirachi''),njandu ((Crab))
*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.
*A walk through Thekkumbhagom roads on Thalappoli night.


==Notable people==
==Famous personalities==
* [[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]].
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* [[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|accessdate=14 August 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128075423/http://www.devaragam.com/vbscript/MusicNew.aspx?MovieId=1799|archivedate=28 January 2013|df=}}</ref> written by himself and [[Othello]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7yrTn_RVfk|title=Sambashivan-Othello|publisher=Youtube.com|accessdate=14 August 2013}}</ref> by [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare]].
*അഴകത്ത് പത്മനാഭക്കുറുപ്പ് {{prettyurl|Azhakath Padmanabha Kurup}}
The first epic with the aim of Malayalam is the great poet Azhakath Padmanabha Kurup.


==See also==
==Related pages==
*[[Kollam]]
*[[Kollam]]
*[[Karunagappalli]]
*[[Karunagappally]]
*[[Thevalakkara]]
*[[Thevalakkara]]
*[[Neendakara]]
*[[Neendakara]]
*[[Chavara]]
*[[Chavara]]
*[[Panakkattodil Devi Temple]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==Other websites==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060118031516/http://www.kerala.gov.in/ Kerala.gov.in]
*[http://www.kerala.gov.in Kerala.gov.in]
*[http://www.klm.kerala.gov.in Klm.kerala.gov.in]
*[http://www.klm.kerala.gov.in Klm.kerala.gov.in]
*[http://www.keralatourism.org Keralatourism.org]
*[http://www.keralatourism.org Keralatourism.org]
{{Kollam district}}
{{Kollam district}}


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

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Chavara Thekkumbhagom
village
Coordinates: 8°57′48″N 76°33′43″E / 8.96333°N 76.56194°E / 8.96333; 76.56194
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Government
 • Panchayath PresidentAnilkumar
 • Vice PresidentSuseela
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691584
Vehicle registrationKL-23
Nearest cityKollam
Lok Sabha constituencyKollam
Vidhan Sabha constituencyChavara

Chavara Thekkumbhagom[1] is a village in Kollam district, Kerala, India.

Location

Coordinates: 8°57'48"N 76°33'43"E

Geography

Chavara Thekkumbhagom fully surrounded by the Ashtamudi lake. 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

The Nearest and main railway station is the Kollam Railway Station. Transportaion 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).

Water

The Kerala 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.

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

Important offices

  • Govt. Primary Health Center, Madathil Jn.
  • Govt. Ayurveda Hospital, Nadakkavu Market Jn.
  • Govt. Homoeo Hospital, Thekkumbhagom
  • Govt. Veterinary Dispensary, Nadakkavu
  • Krishi Bhavan, Nadakkavu Market Jn.
  • Post Office, Madathil Jn.
  • Kerala Water Authority, Nadakkavu Market Jn.
  • Village Office, Nadakkavu
  • BSNL Exchange, Chavara South
  • SBI, Chavara South
  • Thekkumbhagom Service Co-Operative Bank
  • Vengayil Hospital, Madathil Jn.
  • Athira Hospital(Orthopaedic centre)

, Thekkumbhagom

  • KSFE Thekkumbhagom Branch, Nadakkavu

Economy

Agriculture, Fishing, Coir etc. are themajor occupations in here.

Chinese fishing net in Ashtamudi lake at Chavara Thekkumbhagom

Festivals

Guhanandapuram Subramanya Swami Kshethram

All festivals based on the temples and Churches in the Panchayath.
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
St.Joseph Church located southern most part of Chavara Thekkumbhagom Village. This shot from Pallikkodi Dalavapuram Bridge

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

Major attractions

  • Boat journey around Thekkumbhagom
  • Pallikkodi-Dalavapuram bridge
  • Traditional food items like Tapioca(Kappa or Cheeni), Pearl Spot Fish(Karimeen), Prawn(Konchu), Lobster(chemmen) and Kallummakkaya(Muringayirachi),njandu ((Crab))
  • A walk through Thekkumbhagom roads on Thalappoli night.

Famous personalities

The first epic with the aim of Malayalam is the great poet Azhakath Padmanabha Kurup.

Related pages

References

  1. ↑ "Kollam". Kollam.nic.in. Archived from the original on 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
  2. ↑ "V Sambasivan-Kathaprasangam:Ayisha". Devaragam.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "Sambashivan-Othello". Youtube.com. Retrieved 14 August 2013.

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