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Ayiroor, Pathanamthitta
Ayroor
Cherukolepuzha
Village
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Ayroor is a village situated on the western part of Ranni Taluk of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala state, India. The Pamba River flows by the southern side of this scenic village and makes soil around the village very fertile. Ayroor village used to be a part of the erstwhile Travencore kingdom.

It is believed that the Thekencore kingdom's Kovilans ruled Ayroor in the past. The Kovilans brought a Christian family from the north as they believed that the kingdom will become prosperous with the presence of Christians. The descendants of this family is still present in Ayroor and is known as the Aiyyakkavil family.

Hindus and Christians are currently almost equal in numbers and social status.

One of the highlights of Ayroor is the Cherukolpuzha Hindu Parishad which is held on the dry bed of the Pamba river. The convention is held for a week in February every year. Snakeboat races also attract people to the village. Ayroor boasts numerous Churches and Temples. The harmony with which the two prominent communities live in Ayroor is worth noting.

The Pamba river and the surrounding hills make Ayroor one of the most picturesque places in central Travencore. Residents of Ayroor cultivate Coconut, Rubber, Cocoa, Tapiocca, Plantain, Cinnamon, Pepper, Nutmeg, Vanilla, Rambutan and other crops.

One of the specialties is the vibrant NRI community(Gulf-American-Malaya) in Ayroor. The per capita income of the residents is considerably above the state average. Ayroor is the first village in India to have two branches of a nationalized bank.

Religion

Various sections of Christianity and Hinduism co-exist harmoniously. Followers of St. Thomas Evangelical Church, Marthoma Church, Orthodox church, Catholic Church, Pentecostal Churches, and Yuyomaya form major Christian sects.

Main Hindu temples- Ayroor Puthiyakavu Devi temple, Edappavoor Devi temple, Rameshwaram Shiva temple, Subhrammnya Swami temple, Puthen sabarimala Aiyyappa temple,Velliyara Sri Mahadeva Temple .

Nearby places

Keekozhoor

Main Temples

  • Ayroor Puthiyakavu Devi Temple
  • Edappavoor Devi Temple
  • Velliyara Sri Mahadeva Temle
  • Rameswaram SreeMahadeva Temple
  • AyroorMadam Sree Subrahmanyaswami Temple
  • Ayroor Sree Narayanamangalam Temple
  • Kanjeettukara Sree Dharmasastha Temple
  • Kanjeettukara SreeModam Devi Temple
  • Palolikkavu Devi Temple,Kavinmukku
  • Puthezham Sree Sankarodaya Temple
  • Puthen Sabarimala Temple

Main Churches

  • St. Thomas Orthodox Valiya Palli, Mathappara.
  • Salem Mar Thoma Church.
  • St. Thomas Mount Evangelical Church.
  • St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Edappavoor.
  • Bethel Mar Thoma Church, Edappavoor
  • Chayal Mar Thoma church.
  • Jubily Mar Thoma, Kanjeettukara.
  • Thadithra mar Behnans Orthodox church.
  • Lourdes Matha Roman Catholic Church & Ashram.
  • St Patrik Malankara church.
  • Carmel Mar Thoma Church, Carmel, Ayroor.
  • AG Church Kanjeettukara.
  • Sehion Mar Thoma Church.
  • Seventh Day Adventist
  • St Johns Salem Orthodox church.
  • Orthodox Cheriya pally, Cherukolpuzha.
  • Zion Evangelical Church, Kanjeettukara.

Important Dignitaries from Ayroor

  • Most Rev. Dr. Juhanon Mar Thoma, Metropolitan. Cherukara. President, World Council of Churches (1954-1961)
  • T K A Nair IAS (Principle Secretary of Indian Union prime Minister)
  • Bishop Rt. Rev.Dr. Makarios Kuttikkandathil(America & Europe)
  • Jacob Punnoose IPS,Kurudamannil(Thayillam)(Director General of Police, Kerala)
  • T N Upendranath Kurup (NSS /Travancore Devaswom Board Ex President)
  • Rt.Rev. Dr. Mathews Mar Athanasius Episcopa, Kurudamannil(Thayillam).
  • Very Rev. T. S. Abraham Cor-episcopa, Thengumthottathil.(Thayillam) (1896 - 1984)
  • Padmashree S Thilakan (Film Actor)(1935 - )
  • Padmashri Dr.K.A.Abraham,Kurudamannil(Thayillam)(Cardiologist)(1942-)
  • Ayroor Sadasivan,Ponalloor, Play back singer.
  • Malayattu Thomas(Kochu Mapila)-(Thayillam)Freedom Fighter(1917-1972)
  • Very Rev.T.A.Philipose Tharakan Cor-episcopa, Thengumthottathil(Thayillam).

Main attractions of the Place

  • Puthiyakavu Boat Race
  • Cherukolpuzha Hindu Matha Maha Mandalam (Convention)[1]
  • Velampady & Vazhakkunnam Aquadates (PIP- Canal)
  • Edappavoor Palliyodam
  • Edappavoor-Peroor Palliyodam
  • Kottathur Chundan Vallom
  • Ayroor Palliyodam Cherukolpuzha[2].
  • Panchyathu Stadium Ayroor
  • Puthiyakavu devi temple
  • Puthen Sabarimala Temple.Main attraction of this temple is 18 steps are making same as SABARIMALA.
  • Bhagavathy Temple Kadayar

Education

  • M.T. High School, Mathaapara
  • Technical Higher Secondary School, Ayroor (managed By IHRD).
  • Govt. Higher Secondary school, Ayroor.
  • Zion English Medium School, Ayroor.
  • NSS Higher Secondary School, Thadiyoor, Ayroor
  • SNDP Vocational Higher Secondary school, Kanjeetukara, Ayroor
  • SNDP UP School, Plankamon Ayroor
  • Govt LP School, Plankamon Ayroor
  • Govt LP School, Kanjeettukara-Near Puthezham Temple
  • MMM Public School,Theodical

Spiritual Center

  • Velliyara Sree Mahadeva Temple Plankamon
  • SNDP Gurumandir Plankamon
  • Ayroor carmel Asramom
  • Ayroor Putiyakavu Devi temple Kaidakodi
  • Kadayar Rajarajeswari Kaanikkamandapam

References

  1. ^ http://www.hindu.com/2004/01/22/stories/2004012203270300.htm
  2. ^ Aranmula Boat Race

See also

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