| 词条 | Pandalam | ||||
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| name = Pandalam | other_name = Panthalam | settlement_type = Municipality, Educational centre, Pilgrimage Town | image_skyline = | image_size = 380px | image_caption = Clockwise From Top: Pandalam Junction, NSS College, Valiyakoikkal Temple, Pandalam Palace, Pandalam Mahadeva Temple | nickname = Kurunthottayam |pushpin_map = India Kerala#India | pushpin_label_position = right | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India | coordinates = {{coord|9.225|N|76.679|E|region:IN|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = India | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name1 = Kerala | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | government_type = Municipality | governing_body = Pandalam Municipality |leader_title = Municipal chairperson |leader_name = T. K. Sathi[1] | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 28.72 | area_rank = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_total = 49099 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_footnotes = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_rank = | population_demonym = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = | postal_code = 689501 | registration_plate = KL 26 | website = | footnotes = | demographics1_info1 = Malayalam, English }}Pandalam is a municipal town in Kerala, India. Among the fastest growing towns, Pandalam is considered a holy town due to its connection with Lord Ayyappa and Sabarimala. It is also a renowned educational and health care centre in central Travancore. Rightly recognised as the educational and cultural headquarters of Central Travancore, Pandalam hosts educational institutions ranging from reputed schools to post graduate, training, ayurveda,[2] and engineering colleges. There are seven colleges and 23 schools at Pandalam, including N. S. S. College, Pandalam. The Kerala state government plans to make the place a special Township,[3] by including the Pandalam municipality and Kulanada panchayat.[4] The centuries-old Kurunthottayam market (now known as the Pandalam market) is one among the largest agricultural markets in central Travancore. Kerala's widest suspension bridge was constructed in Pandalam over the Achankovil river.[5] The bridge is 70 metres long and 2.5 metres wide.[5] There are several devotional places at Pandalam. The most famous are Valiyakoikkal Temple, Mahadeva Temple, Puthenkavil Bhagavathi Temple, Pattupurakkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Thumpamon Vadakkumnatha Temple, Kadakkad Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Thattayil Orippurathu Bhagavathi Temple, Kadakkad Juma Masjid, Thumpamon St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Cherickal Juma Masjid St. Bursouma's Orthodox Church, St Thomas Orthodox Church and St Peter's malankara Catholic Church. LegendAccording to legend, Lord Ayyappan, the presiding deity of Sabarimala, had his human sojourn at Pandalam as the adopted son of the King of Pandalam.[6][7] During Sabarimala pilgrimage season, devotees come to Pandalam in large numbers to worship the deity of Valiyakoikkal Temple near the Pandalam Palace.[8][9] This temple is on the banks of river Achenkovil. Three days prior to the Makaravilakku festival, the Thiruvabharanam (sacred ornaments) are taken in a procession from Pandalam to Sabarimala.[10] HistoryIt is believed that the Pandya kings of Tamil Nadu fled to Pandalam in the face of an attack from Cholas[11] and settled there in the land they bought from Kaipuzha Thampan, a landlord. The Pandya dynasty had provinces on either sides of the Western Ghats. The King of Pandalam helped Marthanda Varma to conquer the Kayamkulam province. In return for this help, Marthanda Varma did not attempt to attack and conquer Pandalam during the expansion of his kingdom. The princely state of Pandalam had extended up to Thodupuzha in Idukki district once. Pandalam was added to Travancore in 1820. Before the formation of Pathanamthitta district, Pandalam was in Mavelikara taluk of Alappuzha district. LiteracyPandalam has higher literacy rate compared to Kerala. In 2011, literacy rate of Pandalam village was 96.74% compared to 94.00% of Kerala. In Pandalam, Male literacy stands at 97.84% while female literacy rate was 95.80%. Colleges
LandmarksPandalam BridgePandalam Bridge, popularly known as Kurunthottayam Bridge, is situated in Pandalam junction.[12][13]Pandalam Suspension BridgePandalam Suspension Bridge, is a pedestrian suspension bridge in Pandalam, that connects Pandalam with Kulanada.[14]Pandalam PalacePandalam Palace, placed on the banks of Achankovil river, was home to the royal family of Pandalam.The royal family of this palace enjoys a significant position in the history of Kerala. It is believed that they have descended from the Pandya kings of Madurai. Pandalam Palace carries not just historical importance, but a considerable religious magnitude as well. According to legends, Lord Ayyappa was born to the King of Pandalam.There is a temple on the banks of Achankovil river which is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. The sacred ornaments of Lord Ayyappa are carried from Pandalam Palace to Sabarimala as a grand procession three days prior to the makaravilakku festival. Notable people
GalleryReferences1. ^{{cite news|title=The Left Democratic Front candidate T.K. Sathi has been elected the maiden municipal chairperson of the newly formed Pandalam municipality|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/udf-ldf-win-two-each-in-pathanamthitta/article7894576.ece|accessdate=20 November 2017|work=The Hindu}} 2. ^{{cite news|title=Ayurveda varsity taking shape at Pandalam — Defunct sugar mill's brush with health|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2005/09/24/stories/2005092402211900.htm|accessdate=27 December 2013|newspaper=The Hindu Business Line}} 3. ^{{cite news|title=Pandalam to be made a special township: V.S. Sivakumar|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/pandalam-to-be-made-a-special-township-vs-sivakumar/article4018571.ece|accessdate=27 December 2013|newspaper=The Hindu}} 4. ^{{cite news|title=Government to set up township at Pandalam|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/government-to-set-up-township-at-pandalam/article5524084.ece|accessdate=2 January 2014|newspaper=The Hindu}} 5. ^1 {{cite news|title=Suspension bridge at Pandalam gets ready|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/suspension-bridge-at-pandalam-gets-ready/article5396696.ece|accessdate=27 December 2013|newspaper=The Hindu}} 6. ^{{cite book|title=The Religions of India: A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths|year=2010|publisher=Penguin Books|isbn=9780143415176|page=43|author=Roshen Dalal}} 7. ^{{cite book|title=Men and Masculinities in South India|year=2006|publisher=Anthem Press|isbn=1843312328|page=145|author=Caroline Osella, Filippo Osella}} 8. ^{{cite news|title=Pandalam Palace decries government affidavit|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Pandalam-Palace-decries-government-affidavit/article16440847.ece|accessdate =21 April 2017|work=The Hindu}} 9. ^http://sabarimala.kerala.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=92 10. ^{{cite news|title=Hundreds throng Pandalam to worship Thiruvabharanam|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/01/10/stories/2011011058310300.htm|accessdate=27 December 2013|newspaper=The Hindu}} 11. ^{{cite book|title=Sacred Spaces: Exploring Traditions of Shared Faith in India|year=2003|publisher=Penguin Books|location=Navi Mumbai|isbn=9780143029311|page=27|author=Yoginder Sikand}} 12. ^{{cite news|title=Pandalam bridge set to be commissioned by November 30|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Pandalam-bridge-set-to-be-commissioned-by-November-30/article16078286.ece|accessdate=1 January 2017|work=The Hindu|location=Pathanamthitta|date=22 October 2016}} 13. ^{{cite news|title=Pandalam Suspension Bridge Ready to be used|url=http://news.justkerala.in/pandalam-suspension-bridge-ready-to-be-used.php|accessdate=1 January 2017|work=Kerala News|location =Kerala}} 14. ^{{cite news|title=Suspension bridge at Pandalam gets ready|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/suspension-bridge-at-pandalam-gets-ready/article5396696.ece|work=The Hindu|accessdate=13 August 2017}} External links{{commons category|Pandalam}}
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