Arayankavu
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Arayankavu | |
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| Coordinates: 9°49′51″N 76°25′37″E / 9.8309452°N 76.4269924°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Area | |
• Total | 44.59 km2 (17.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 23,500 |
| • Density | 530/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 682317 |
| Telephone code | 91 484 274/273 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-39 |
| Nearest city | Tripunithura |
| Literacy | 93.080%% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kottayam |
Arayankavu is a village in Kerala, south India with Piravam Road as the nearest railway station. It belongs to the Amballoor Village Panchayath. The Arayankavu Temple is a famous temple of the Hindu mother goddess Bhadrakali. The temple is located near Ernakulam in the southern Indian state of Kerala and is one of the most popular temples in the state, for "Garudan Thookkam" performed on every "Pooram" of the Malayalam month "Meenam". Shiva, ayyappa, and naga are also worshiped at the temple. Pooram is the most famous celebration.
Arayankavu Bhagavathy Temple
Situated in the heart of Arayankavu and the temple owned by Puthuvamana Devaswom Trust hosts the famous festival consisting of Garudan Thookkam.
Trippakkudam Mahadeva Temple
Situated 1 km away from Arayankavu. Construction of the Temple was very ancient. One of the peculiarity of the temple is that Two automated sivalingas were worshiped in the same peeda[check spelling] and both the sivalinga are considered as same deity (Mahadeva). This temple is famous for "Parvathimangalam" vazhipadu wherein it is believed that Parvathy herself prepared food overnight and served to Siva as "Annapoorneswary". This food is then served to Brahmins and to "Bhoothaganas" in the place specified inside the temple. This vazhipad is unique and purposeful for anyone seeking any wishes of his/her worldly life. Recently a Vishnuvigraham obtained from the premises of the Mahadeva temple were installed by constructing a new temple nearby the main temple. This Vishnuvigraham was also very ancient believed to have worshiped longtime before.
Hidayathul Islam Jumaa Masjid
Situated in the heart of Arayankavu, opposite to Devi Kshethram and the Homeo clinic. The mosque is three storied which has a lot of space for eidul fithar prayers. The Ifthar party in fasting time in the masjid is very famous.
St.Mary's church Thottara
The church is situated at Thottara, 1 km from arayankavu bus stop. The church is under kotayam arch diocese.
Kanjiramattom mosque
The mosque is situated at Kanjiramattom, 3 km from Arayankavu. It is believed that the mosque was erected over the mortal remains of a Muslim saint, Sheikh Faridudheen. Another great Muslim saint, Baver, is supposed to have prayed here and attained salvation. The Kodikuthu festival, which falls in 13 to 15 January, is a major attraction for thousands of devotees.
Perumpilly Symhasana Church
The church has a small museum where the belongings of Parumala Thirumeni are preserved. It is located 6 km away from Arayankavu town.
Ameda Serpent Temple
The temple is known for strict rituals and its devotion to the Serpent God. Large number of devotees comes here every day to offer prayers. It is around 10 km away from Arayankavu.
Akshaya E Centre Arayankavu
Akshaya Centre[1] is located at the bus stop itself opposite to Bhagavathy temple.
Demographics
- Headquarters: Kochi (Kakkanad)
- Religion: Hindus account for the largest community, followed by Christians and Muslims.
- Average rainfall (yearly): 3432 mm
- Temperature: between 35 and 23 °C