Kattode

Kattode is a ward of Thiruvalla, Kerala. It falls within the boundaries of the Manjadi P.O. pincode (689105).

Kattode
Ward
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictPathanamthitta
Population
 (2011)
 • Total783
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
689105
Telephone code0469
Vehicle registrationKL-27
Lok Sabha constituencyPathanamthitta

Geography

Kattode is situated on the Sabarimala pilgrimage route on the Thiruvalla - Kumbazha road (TK road / Sh-07).

Demographics

The major religions of the population are Hinduism and Christianity.[1]

Schools

Educational institutions in & around
  • Nicholson Syrian Girls High School, Meenthalakara
  • Mar Thoma Sevika Sangham K.G & U. P. School, Meenthalakara

Places of worship
  • Meenthalakara Ayyappa temple
  • St Marys Knanaya Church
  • St. Mary's Catholic Church, Kattode
  • Christos Mar Thoma Church

Meenthalakara

Ayyappa temple is situated about two-kilometer from the Thiruvalla railway station. Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India is one among the most prominent ayyappa temples in kerala.

Festivals

The main festival is celebrated annually during March/April. 11 days of festival starts with many cultural & traditional programs in subsequent days. The main attraction of this festival is Kaavadiyattam, pallivilakku, pallivetta and aarattu.

The second main festival is Sree Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yagnam, during January or February. This includes detail description of Bhagavatham followed by religious speeches, cultural & traditional programs. 7 days of festival ends with Aarattutsavam.

Mandala pooja conducted for 41 days in the temple.

References
  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01

^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)".Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

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