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Neelamperoor — town — Coordinates 9°29′45″N 76°30′27″E / 9.495943°N 76.507598°ECoordinates: 9°29′45″N 76°30′27″E / 9.495943°N 76.507598°E Country India State Kerala District(s) Alappuzha Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Codes-
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Neelamperoor is a village in the Alappuzha district, Kerala. It famous for its backwaters, lakes and paddy fields. People compromises from both Hindu and Christian denominations.
The landmark for this place dwells with the Neelamperoor Palli Bhagavathi Temple, which renowned for the famous festival, "Pooram Padayani", attracts huge crowds from different walks of life. The temple tracks back to several centuries, was originally a buddhist temple. Its an important place for the Knanaya Christian community and a church named St.George Knanaya Church is built for its believers. The church comprises almost 500 families.
Karunattuwala, a locality near by Neelamperoor, acted as a main trade centre in the olden times.
Categories:- Villages in Alappuzha district
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