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ABOUT PATHANAMTHITTA
Pathanamthitta, a hilly terrain of
pristine beauty is popular as the headquarters of pilgrim worship in Kerala.
More than fifty per cent of the total area of this land of temples, rivers,
mountain ranges and coconut groves is covered by forests. The district is
frequented by visitors from India and abroad often for its water fiestas,
religious shrines and the cultural training centre. Pathanamthitta is bordered
by the Western Ghats on the east, Kollam district on the south, Alappuzha
district on the west and Kottayam and Idukki districts on the north. |
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Districts 
Aranmula
This small village is world-famous for its metal mirrors with no refraction, the
Aranmula Kannadi kannadi means mirror in Malayalam). The technology for this is
not used anywhere else in the world. Moreover, this time of the year is a
particularly good time to visit Aranmula because of its spectacular snake-boat
races starting from mid-September. 
Niranam
Situated 7 km from Thiruvalla, this famous church is believed to be among one of
the seven-and-a-half churches originally established by St. Thomas (52 AD) in
Kerala. This church displays a marked influence of ancient temple architecture
and is a renowned centre of worship for the Christian community.Niranam is also
famous as the birthplace of a band of 14th century poets known as the Niranam
Kavikal or Kannassa Panikkars
Sabarimala
(72 km from Pathanamthitta town, 191 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 210 km from
Kochi): One of the most famous pilgrim centres in India, Sabarimala is situated
on the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats at an altitude of? 914m above sea
level and is accessible only by foot from Pamba (4 km). The temple is dedicated
to Sree Ayyappa.
Maramon
Situated near Kozhencherry, Maramon is the venue of a mammoth religious
convention of Christians from all over the world. It is attended by people from
all communities. The convention which is usually held in February is addressed
by religious thinkers and Christian scholars from across the world. This is
perhaps the largest Christian convention in Asia.
Kaviyoor
Located on the banks of the river Manimala, Kaviyoor is famous for its temples.
The Kaviyoor Trikkukkudi Cave Temple, also known as the Rock Cut Cave Temple, is
of historical importance and is preserved as a monument by the Archaeological
Department. It bears close resemblance to the Pallava style of architecture and
has prompted historians to date it to a period as early as the eighth 
