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The devastating Tsunami which killed more than 150000 people across
South and South East Asia and eastern Africa on December 26, 2004
also struck the coastline of Kollam district, killing hundreds of people,
especially near the Karunagapally area. This is a request to make your
contribution to the disaster relief efforts in India. Please scroll to the end of this page
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Mayyanad is a tranquil, scenic village situated in Kollam district of Kerala, on the south-western coast of India and is about 10 kilometers south of Kollam city. You can reach Mayyanad by frequent buses from Kollam and Kottiyam and by local train from Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. Situated on the banks of the Paravur lake, Mayyanad is within walking distance from the Arabian sea coast. This village or small town is the birth place of well known personalities like C V Kunjuraman, C Kesavan, A John Mayyanad and K Sukumaran.
Prabuddhathayude Ithihaasam is a book on Mayyanad to be published in 2004 by the Mayyanad Literary Recreation Club. The book can be ordered at a pre-publication price of Rs.250* now or after publication at Rs.325* from Joseph Augustine, Thengazhikom-MWS, Kackottumoola, Mayyanad (+91-474-2555-404), Kollam 691303, Kerala, India.
* - These prices are indicative - please check for latest price with publishers before placing order.
Mayyanad is noted for its shrines and temples. The Subramanya Temple at Umayanelloor is perhaps the most noted of the several temples and shrines in Mayyanad. The shrine is said to have been consecrated by the great Hindu philosopher Sree Sankaracharya of Kaladi. The village also has 3 (or more) churches (at Kakkottumoola, Mukkom and Pulichira) and a few mosques.
One of the leading Malayalam newspapers, Kerala Kaumudi, started publication from Mayyanad in 1911.
Mayyanad village is made up of several localities including Mayyanad, Vellamanal, Koottikada, Kackottumoola, Pulichara, Umayanellor, Mukkom, Thattamala, Karikuzhy, Thannimukku etc. The sole spoken (and written) language is Malayalam.
Alternate spellings for Mayyanad: Mayyanadu, Mayyanatt, Mayyanattu.
Search Mayyanad: Mamma, Teoma, MSN, Google, Yahoo!, AllTheWeb, Ask Jeeves, Lycos, AltaVista, Excite, Overture, Rediff.Com, Looksmart.
Interesting links... ( Mayyanad @ SpiderKerala.COM )
Panayil Mukku, Mayyanad
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