Pattazhy facts for kids
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Pattazhy
Heaven of valley and river
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village settlement Pattazhy
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Tehsil | Pathanapuram |
| Village | Pattazhy |
| Parliament constituency | Mavelikkara |
| Assembly constituency | Pathanapuram |
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| • Body | Pattazhy Grama Panchayath |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,186 - 21,262 |
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| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
691 522
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| Telephone code | 00 91 (0)475 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-02, KL-24,KL-25,KL80 KL-15 (for K.S.R.T.C) |
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| Sex ratio | 1117 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 93.72% |
| Precipitation | 1,700 millimetres (67 in) |
| Avg. annual temperature | 27.2 °C (81.0 °F) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) |
Pattazhy, also spelled Pattazhi, is a lovely village in the eastern part of the Kollam District in Kerala, India. It's located in the Pathanapuram area. This village is famous for its very old and important temple, the Pattazhy Devi Temple. Pattazhy is part of the Pathanapuram Block Panchayat and is managed by the Pattazhy Grama Panchayat within the Kollam district.
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What's in a Name? The Meaning of Pattazhy
The name Pattazhy has an interesting story, though its exact meaning is not fully known. One idea is that it comes from two Malayalam words: Patt (meaning "soft") and Aazhy (meaning "ocean"). If this is true, the name could describe the kindness and deep grace of the Pattazhy Devi (Goddess) towards her followers.
Another idea is that the name Pattazhy comes from the word Bhattarika. This word means a good and religious woman. Both ideas suggest a connection to the respected Goddess of the temple.
Culture and Traditions in Pattazhy
Pattazhy is a village in the Pathanapuram area of the Kollam District in Kerala. Long ago, the land of Pattazhy was given as a special gift to Pattazhy Devi by the King of Travancore. This gift was a thank you for the help and safety the Devi provided during a big fight against the King of Kayamkulam.
When the king was expanding his kingdom, a strong follower of Pattazhy Devi named Kambithan helped him win the Kayamkulam Kingdom. To show his thanks, the king ordered that Pattazhy be named and dedicated to the Devi.
The Pattazhy Devi Temple Festival
The yearly festival at Pattazhy Devi Temple is one of the most famous temple festivals in central Travancore. The main celebrations are called Kumbhathiruvathira and Meenathiruvathira.
This festival is known for several exciting events:
- Kambam: This refers to amazing fire works displays.
- Aalpindi Vilakku Ezhunnallathu: This is a procession where people carry small structures. These structures are made from plantain stems and young coconut leaves, decorated with many lamps.
- Ponnin Thirumudi Ezhunnallathu: This is a procession of the Devi's idol. This special idol is carved from pure gold and decorated with rare and precious stones.
Guinness World Record
Pattazhy is also famous for something else! It holds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the 'Longest bamboo'. This is a unique achievement for the village.
Getting Around Pattazhy
Pattazhy is connected to other towns and cities, making it easy to visit.
Nearby Towns
Here are some towns close to Pattazhy:
- Kottarakkara - about 10 kilometers away (via Thamarakudy, Mylom)
- Pathanapuram - about 9 kilometers away (via Panthaplavu)
- Adoor - about 15 kilometers away (via Chelikkuzhy, Kaithaparambu, Ezhamkulam)
- Enathu - about 7 kilometers away (via Arattupuzha bridge)
- Kunnicode - about 10 kilometers away (via Pandithitta, Thalavoor)
Transportation Options
- Bus Transportation: The nearby town of Kottarakkara has good bus connections to all parts of Kerala. There are regular KSRTC bus services from Kottarakkara to Pattazhy every 15 minutes. Pattazhy is also well connected by KSRTC buses to Pathanapuram. Private buses also link Pattazhy to places like Puthoor and Chavara.
- Railway Stations: The closest main train stations are in Kollam (about 38 kilometers away) and Chengannur (about 41 kilometers away). However, the nearest local railway station is at Kuri H.S/Thalavoor, which is only about 7 kilometers away and connects to Kollam.
- Airports: The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which is about 90 kilometers from Pattazhy. Cochin International Airport is a bit further, about 175 kilometers away.
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Pattazhy Devi Temple
