Mezhuveli

Mezhuveli
Tholayil
town
Mezhuveli
Mezhuveli

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°17′10″N 76°41′20″E / 9.28611°N 76.68889°E / 9.28611; 76.68889Coordinates: 9°17′10″N 76°41′20″E / 9.28611°N 76.68889°E / 9.28611; 76.68889
Country  India
State Kerala
District Pathanamthitta
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 689507
Vehicle registration KL-

Mezhuveli is a village situated between the holy rivers of Pamba and Achankovil. It is located 16 km south-west of Pathanamthitta and 12 km east of Chengannur. The Ananda Bhoodeswaram temple in Mezhuveli is dedicated to the Lord Siva. It is famous for the Kettukazhicha during the Utsavam (temple festival) which is scheduled to be starting on The Maha Sivarathri, every year, linked to the Malayalam calendar.During kettukazhcha the devotees will bring different kinds of idol to the temple. Mezhuveli is also famous for the School called " Padmanabhodayam Higher secondary School", it has the heritage of more than 80 years. Half kilometer south-west of mezhuveli is a place called "Pottan Mala", the name was given in respect to the Appooppan,once lived here. There is a small temple in dedication to the Appoppan called " Pottan mala Appoppan Devasthanam" is situated at the top. Everyday people are from within and outside worshipping the deva by lighting candles and lamp.

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