Edappon
Edappon is a small town situated in Nooranad panchayat in Alappuzha district of the state of Kerala in South India. It is on the bank of the Achankovil river.
Edappon
Nooranad North | |
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town | |
![]() Edappon kara kettukala at Padanilam Shivaratri | |
Coordinates: 9.228876°N 76.627048°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Alappuzha |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 690558 |
Telephone code | 0479 |
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Edappon Kara kala thala for Padanilam Shivaratri
Location
It is situated at a distance of 4 kilometres to the west of Pandalam and 12 km to the east of Mavelikara.
Temples
Many ancient temples are located here.
- Puthenkavil Sree Devi Temple
- Dakshina kailasam (Siva Temple), Attuva
- Gurunatankavu Temple
- PlakkattethuTemple.
Churches
- St. Bursoumas Orthodox Church, Attuva
- Immanuel Marthoma Church, Ayranikudy
- Church of God Pentecostal Church and
- Evanjalical Church Ayranikudy are the other major churches
Also the people of Edappon playing a vital role in the Maha Sivarathri of Padanilam Parabrahma Temple and Vishu of Sargakavu Devi Temple.
Colleges
- Sree Buddha College of Engineering
- Josco College of Nursing
- Josco College of Paramedical
Schools
- High School, Edappon
- Govt.U.P School, Cherumukha
- Veerasaiva U.P. School, AV Junction
- Vivekananda Vidyapedam School
- St. Bursoumas Public School & Junior College, Ayranikudy
Hospitals
- Josco Multispeciality Hospital
- Govt. Primary Health Centre
- Santhi Hospital (Clinic)
References
External links
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