Devikulam
Devikulam is a small hill station about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Munnar in the Idukki District of the southern state of Kerala, India. It lies 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) above sea level.[1]
Devikulam
ദേവികുളം | |
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Village | |
 Photo point | |
  Devikulam Location in Kerala, India  Devikulam Devikulam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°03′46″N 77°06′14″E / 10.062640°N 77.103990°ECoordinates: 10°03′46″N 77°06′14″E / 10.062640°N 77.103990°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Idukki |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayath |
| • Body | Devikulam grama panchayath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 215 km2 (83 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 29,734 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 685613 |
| Area code | 04865 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-68 |
Etymology
The name Devikulam is a conjunction of the words Devi, from the goddess Devi and kulam, meaning pond.
Legend
According to legend, the goddess Sita Devi of the Ramayana epic bathed in the beautiful Devikulam lake waters surrounded by lush, green hills, now named Sita Devi Lake. The lake draws tourists not only because of its sacredness but also for the curative powers of its mineral waters. Most of the inhabitants in this town speak Malayalam and Tamil. Nearby, are the scenic Pallivasal Waterfalls, dense, green tea plantations, and the natural vegetation of slim red and blue and yellow gum trees.[2]
Gallery
- Tea Gardens at Devikulam, Munnar.jpg
Tea estates
Devikulam estate
Tribal Temple at Rajakumari
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References
- ↑ "Devikulam". Hill Stations in India. Retrieved 15 October 2006.
- ↑ "Devikulam- Kerala". Hill Resorts in India. Archived from the original on 18 October 2006. Retrieved 15 October 2006.
External links
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