Kadinamkulam

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Kadinamkulam is a town located in Kerala, India. It is situated 22 km north of Trivandrum, 20 km from the Trivandrum International Airport and 22 km from Trivandrum railway station and bus station. National Highway 47 is also 8 km away. Kadinamkulam is surrounded by Kadinamkulam Kayal to the east, the Arabian Sea to the west, Puthucurichy to the north and Channankara to the south . Kadinamkulam forms part of Kadinamkulam panchayat of Trivandrum district.

The present population of Kadinamkulam is about 18,000, and includes Hindus, Muslims and Christians.

Economy

Kadinamkulam and the neighbouring villages had trade connections with various Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE from the 19th century onwards. This paved the way for people from this part of India to migrate to these Arab nations for work.

Until recently, coir and allied industries helped people to generate their source of income. Now this industry in Kadinamkulam is struggling for survival. Various steps have been taken by authorities to bring back the old glory of this traditional industry.

Facilities

The major institutions in the government/private sector of Kadinamkulam include:

* Government Ayurveda Dispensary
* Kadinamkulam Police Station
* Kadinamkulam St. Michael's High School

Kadinamkulam is well connected by Kerala Transport Corporation buses departing every 30 minutes to Trivandrum city. When driving to Kadinamkulam, take a left turn from Kaniyapuram on the Thiruvananthapuram–Kollam National Highway.

Tourism

The Kadinamkulam Kayal is one the most beautiful lakes to view. Major cinema/serials are being shot near the lakeside. Aside from this, the golden sand beaches, Muthala Pozhi, the Kerala backwaters, traditional coir spinning, the coconut groves and coconut trees with multiple trunks, snake boats and kettuvallams are notable attractions.

Major temples

* The Kadinamkulam Mahadeva Temple is one of the most famous Shiva temple in South India. It is among the very few temples in South India where the Darsan (to where the Lord is facing) is towards the west.
* The Kadinamkulam Padickavilakom Bharanicadu Sree Bhagavathi Temple is the famous Bhadrakali temple located in Kadinamkulam. The festival starts on the shivrathri day of every year.

Photo Gallery

Some photos of Kadinamkulam can be found online @ http://picasaweb.google.com/kadinamkulam