Thumpamon is a village inPandalam (5 km Approx), a part ofAdoor thaluk inKerala,India. One of the greatest attractions of this village is theAchenkovil River, which is known for its natural sceneries along the riverbank. The village relies onnon-resident Indian and crops like rubber, coconut, paddy and pepper. The most common crop in the village is rubber. Because of non-resident Indians, this is one of the wealthiest villages in Kerala. Thumpamon is divided into two regions, Thumpamon North and Thumpamon South, by the Achenkovil River.
Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple[1] dedicated to Vadakkumnatha is 500m away from main junction but the temple is situated in kulanada panchayat on the banks of Achankovil river. It is one of the ancient temples in Kerala.[2]
Thumpamon Valiya Pally[3] (St Marys Orthodox Cathedral/ Thumpamon Bhadrasana Pally) is an ancient church located here. It is the headquarters of the Thumpamon Diocese of theMalankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The church first was built in 717 and it is among the oldest churches in Kerala.[4]
Other churches are Thumpamon North Kadisha St Marys Orthodox church, Cheneerkara St Marys Orthodox church, Mathoor St George Orthodox Valiyapally Erom, Thumpamon Immanuel Marthoma Church, Thumpamon St Thomas Orthodox church and some Orthodox chapels. The Kuriakose Ketchup Church was built here in 1923.
Pulickal Kalari - Another historical building in this area is pulickal kalari, the traditional gymnasium giving training in attack and self-defense. During the chera chola war numerous Kalaris were established in Kerala. The famous warrior class of Cheralam (Kerala), the Nairs, formed Suicide Squads for attacking cholas. This kalari might also established during this time. But now only the building existed and the kalari is not functioning,
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