Adoor

For the village in Karnataka, India, see Adoor (Yelbarga).

Adoor
— town —
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Adoor
Adoor Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9°06′N 76°26′E / 9.10°N 76.44°E / 9.10; 76.44Coordinates: 9°06′N 76°26′E / 9.10°N 76.44°E / 9.10; 76.44
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Pathanamthitta
Government
• Municipal Chairperson	Oommen Thomas
Population (2001)
• Total	28,943
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	691 523
Telephone code	91 (0)4734
Vehicle registration	KL 26

Adoor is a town and a municipality in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state, India spread over an area of 20.42 km². It is the one of the major towns in the district

1 Etymology
2 Demographics
3 Culture
4 Schools and colleges
5 References
6 External links

Etymology [edit]

It is believed that the name Adoor is derived from "attipperu avakaasam ulla ooru". Vanjipuzha Chief (Land Lord from Chengannur) got the "attipperu avakasam" (full ownership without tax) from the Maharaja of Travancore.

Demographics [edit]

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[1] Adoor had a population of 28,943. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Adoor has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 49% of the males and 51% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture [edit]

Sree Parthasarathy Temple, Adoor

Sreenarayanapuram Temple, Manakala

The main attraction in Adoor is the Krishna Sree Parthasarathy Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, known here by the name of Parthasarathy. It is one of the oldest Krishna temples in Kerala. Gajamela, the elephant pageant on the concluding day of annual festival at the temple, is the main highlight of the 10-day festival celebrations. Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple Peringanad, Mahavishnu Temple Elamannoor, Sreedharma Sastha Temple Chennampallil, Punthalaveettil Devi Temple Pazhakulam, Sreenarayanapuram Temple Manakala, Kuttiyil Sree Rajarajeswari Temple, Choorakode, Vellaramkunnu Bhagavathi Temple, Vellakkulangara, Sree Bhuvaneswari Subrahmania Swami Temple, Kalathattu, Kottara Malanada Devasthanam Chittanimukku are some of the other important temples. There is only one Amman Kovil is located at Kottamukal.

St Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kadampanad (ESTD 315 A.D) is the oldest and "Mother of Churches" of many churches of Pathanamthitta district.

The Chandanapally Valiyapally Church is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Adoor. Chembuduppu (meaning choosing of copper vessels) is a special ritual that has a place in Kerala's cultural history, which take place in Chandanapally every year. Hermon Aramana, the headquarters of Adoor Diocese of Marthoma Church, and the Marthoma Youth Center are other culturally important places in Adoor. Adoor Immanuel Marthoma Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Church, and Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church etc. are churches in the heart of town. Kadampanad, St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kannamkode St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, and the centre of Adoor Diosis of orthodox church is also located near Kannamcode Cathedral. The cathedral has two branches, chapels, in Kottamukal and in Pannivizha. Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church, MC Road, Vadakadathukavu, Adoor Kannamkode Marthoma Church Vellakulangara and St. Gregorios church, Peringanad are some of the other churches of importance in this region.

Mannadi Temple has historical importance due to the sacrifice of Travancore Diwan Velu Thampi Dalava (1765–1809), who fought the British Raj. It is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Adoor.

Maramadi Malsaram bull race is an event that is held at Anandapally, which is a few kilometres away from Adoor. This event attracts national and international visitors. The event, which takes place right after the harvest, is aimed at promoting the spirit of farmers.

Trichennamangalam Temple Peringanadu, Adoor - Peringanadu is a small village located near Adoor. The village boasts of secular feeling entrenched in its soul. It is expressed through various festivals and celebrations, prominent among them are ulsavam in the month of March. The very famous Shiva Temple, Peringanadu Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple is located here. The Temple is famous for its Kettu Kazhcha during the annual festival continue 10 days Ulsavam. Kettu Kazhcha is the procession of huge chariot (thaeru) and bull (Kaala) made of wood and cloth by groups belonging to different areas (karaa). Pallickal Sree Kandala Swamy Temple, Elampallil Payyanalloor Maya Yekshikkavu Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple and Hiranyanalloor Mahadevar Temple, Elampallil - Located in Adoor Taluk- Pallickal Gramapanchayat. A science society is working at Adoor. Namely National science Movement. They are arranging science lecturers, sky observation at various schools. Akasam Arinja Vazhikalilude (The way we knew the sky) is one scientific program conducted by Dhanoj Naik, secretary of the society.

Schools and colleges [edit]

KENDRIYA VIDHYALAYA ADOOR
St. Cyril's College, Kilivayal http://www.stcyrilscollege.org/index.php

College of Engineering Adoor, Manakala

College of Engineering Adoor, Manakala
College of Applied Sciences, Adoor
Kendriya Vidyalaya Adoor
Institute of Management in Kerala
Vidyabharath Central School(CBSE), Ezhamkulam, ADOOR
Arsha Vidya Joythi Public School, Ezhamkulam
Thapovan Public School, Manakala, thazhathumon
Govt.Polytechnic, Manakala
TrichendaMangalam Govt. Higher Secondary School, Peringanad
Holy Angels English Medium Sr. Secondary School
Govt.Technical Higher Secondary School, Adoor
Dr. C.T.Eapen Memorial V.H.S.S, Pannivizha
All Saint's Public School
St. Mary's School
Marthoma School
Holy Matha School
Holy Matha Centre for Science and Technology
HIMS, M.G. University Off Campus Centre
Govt. UPS
Shrichitra Tirunal Shastyabdapurti Memorial Sr. Secondary School
Kerala University B.Ed. Centre
Karuvatta Model LPS (Chirayil Pallikkodam)
Govt.Boys High School Adoor
Govt.Girls High School Adoor
National Central School (CBSE), Ezhamkulam
New Man Central School, Mangadu
NSS Higher Secondary School, Choorakode.
NSS Higher Secondary School, Vadakadathukavu
NSS Higher Secondary School, Thattayil
K V V S Institute of Technology, Kaithaparambu
K V V S College of Science And Technology, Kaithaparambu
P.G.M Boys and girls Schools, Parakode
All Saints Marthoma residencel School, Vellakulangara
Institute of Language Teacher Education, Adoor (Course offered to B.Ed. (Hindi)
HiTech Institute of Computer Technology
Bharath Computers and Private ITI Adoor (Course Offered to Health Sanitary Inspector)
S.P ITC
M.M.D.M ITC
Sindhu ITC
Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala
G.W.L.P.S, Parakode North
T.K.M.V.U.P.S, Pannivizha
St Thomas H.S, Pannivizha
East L.P.S, Pannivizha
N.S.L.P.S., Parakode North
N.S.U.P.S., Parakode
Technical Higher Secondary School Adoor (IHRD)
Govt H.S & VHSE Vadakkadathukavu
S.N.Public School Udyagiri,Mitharapuram
KRKPM BHS, Kadampanad
GHS, Kadampanad
LPS, Kadampanad
ST. Thomas High School, Kadampanad== See also ==

Institute of Management in Kerala

References [edit]

^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.

"College of Engineering Adoor". Retrieved 2009-12-11.
"Places of Interest in Pathanamthitta". Retrieved 2009-12-11.
"Adoor Gopalakrishnan". Retrieved 2009-12-11.

External links [edit]

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