Kaduthuruthy

Kaduthuruthy

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Kaduthuruthy (some times referred as Kaduthuruthi) is a small town in Kottayam District, Kerala, South India. The name Kaduthuruthi originated from ‘Kadal thuruth’ meaning near to the beach as it is believed that centuries back, Arabian sea was in close proximity to the place. It is a center of pilgrimage, as many pilgrims visit the Mahadeva Temple, otherwise known as Thali Temple, each year. There are several other well-known temples in the area. The nearest railway station is Ettumanoor

Mahadeva temple is one among the famous three temples which Khara (of the Khara Dhooshana demon duo) of Ramayana built along with Ettumanoor and Vaikom. A visit to three temples on the same day is believed to be very auspicious.The first Sandesh Kavyam(Message in Poetry) in Malayalam originated in Kaduthuruthy called "Unnineeli Sandesham". The author was member of one of the Travancore Royal Families.Kaduthuruthy is blessed with picturesque nature and ecosystem. It is a transit point between the hilly middle region of Kerala and back water coastal land.The Chief Justice of Indian Supreme Court Mr. K G Balkrishnan is native of Kaduthuruthy.

The famous sun temple Adityapuram is 3 kilometers away from Kaduthuruthy. The other famous temple in the nearby region is Thiruvayamkudy Mahadeva temple at Ayamkudy

Advocate Monce Joseph, the youngest minister in Kerala's present Left Democratic Front ministry belongs to Kaduthuruthi legislative Assembly.

References

* [http://www.kerala.gov.in/kottayam/admin.htm Official website of Kottayam District]


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