Thottapuzhassery Grama Panchayat
Documented local history
Pathanamthitta district · Thiruvalla taluk
Historical overview
Thottapuzhassery has a traditional and religious past and is historically related with the birth and growth of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church; it also hosts the Mayiladumpara Siva Temple, said to have been founded by Thapasyomal for the downtrodden people in society, before Sree Narayana Guru. [1]
A Palliyodam (snake boat) named Thottapuzhassery is associated with the locality and, every year, competes in the Aranmula Boat Race and accompanies Thiruvonathoni Goshayatra to Aranmula Temple. [1]
The Devi Temple at Thottapuzhassery hosts a festival that includes the traditional Padayani (folk dance). [1]
Timeline
- Annual (third week of February)
Maramon Convention held at Thottapuzhassery as a main venue, reflecting its historical association with the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church. [1]
Sources
- [1] Thottapuzhassery — English Wikipedia contributors
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