Velankanni to Perumbavoor
About Velankanni
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Velankanni Universal Travels , also known as Vailankanni or "Velanganni", is a panchayat town in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a small town located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal 350 km south of Chennai (Madras) and 12 km south of Nagapattinam on the Coromandel Coast, in Tamil Nadu, India.
Once a port that traded with Rome and Greece, the tiny commercial center gradually lost its importance to the larger Nagapattinam. The canal built to link that city with Vedaranyam still lies to the west of Vailankanni. The Vellayar, a minor branch of the Cauvery River, runs on the south of the village and flows into the sea.
The site of an important Roman Catholic shrine dedicated to Our lady of Good Health, Vailankanni was one of the worst hit areas in the tsunami that followed the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
Tourist Attractions in Velankanni.
Make your Tour to Velankanni memorable by visiting these famous tourist places near Velankanni –
1)Velankanni Church
In Velankanni, the shrine here is dedicated to Our Lady of Health, the Madonna of Velankanni, and is well-known as Sacred Arogya Matha Church. Fully consecrated to Virgin Mary and the Heavenly Mother, this church has an extended Basilica. There is also a shrine of Our Lady of Sorrow, where the sorrowing Mother is portrayed carrying Infant Jesus in her arms.
2)Church Museum
In Velankanni, Situated opposite the Basilica, this museum has diverse exhibits, with biblical incidents depicted on both sidewalls. Also, the precious offerings made by the devotees are displayed as well.
Places around Velankanni
Explore the land of Velankanni, visiting the places around it, while on a Tour to Velankanni –
3) Nagapattinam
In Velankanni,One of the popular harbors of India, Nagapattinam on the Coromandel Coast is home to the Shri Kayahorana Swami Neelayathatchi Amman Temple, Sowriraja Perumal Temple, and Nellukkadai Mariamman Temple. Other places worth a visit here are the mini museum, the lofty lighthouse and the sprawling golden beach.
4) Sri Rangam Temple
In Velankanni, The first Vaishnava temple in South India, this temple, located in Trichy, is the premier amongst the 108 Vaishnava divyadesas.
Fairs & Festivals
5) Arokkaiyamatha festival
In Velankanni,Commencing on 29th of August, this 10-day grand festival commemorating the Feast of Our Lady is celebrated at the Velankanni Church. Pilgrims from different parts of India and even abroad throng to the site, bathe religiously in the sea, and tonsuring their heads walk on their knees or roll up to the shrine as rituals.
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About Perumbavoor
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Perumbavoor Universal Travels is a municipality in the Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the headquarters of Kunnathunad Taluk. It is noted for wood industries and small-scale industries. Ernakulam lies 33 km southwest of Perumbavoor. It is northeast of Aluva, north of Muvattupuzha, south of Angamaly and west of Kothamangalam. The town lies between Angamaly and Muvattupuzha on the Main Central Road (MC), which connects Thiruvananthapuram to Angamaly through the old Travancore part of Kerala. Perumbavoor lies between the banks of rivers Periyar and Muvattupuzha.
Its jurisdiction formerly encompassed the towns of Alwaye and Kolenchery, which were separated later. It has a Chief Judicial Magistrate's court and a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. Perumbavoor has recently gained a Subordinate Judge's Court (Sub-court). Perumbavoor has many immigrants from other parts of India. Most work in the plywood or other industries. Tamils and Nepalese have special colonies of their own.The Kuruppampady church near Perumbavoor is one of the oldest churches in Kerala.
It is one of the most strategically located industrially developing towns in Kerala, since it is close to Ernakulam and Angamaly, where two major highways meet. There are many small-scale industries on the Aluva - Perumbavoor road. Trucks carrying wood and allied products like plywood travel from Perumbavoor to cities like Coimbatore, Calicut and Mangalore. There is also a developing packaging and carton industry. Food processing, especially of rice and condiments, is also one of the local industries.
Perumbavoor is a small town in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India, famous for wood industries and small scale industries. Ernakulam City lies 38 km southwest of Perumbavoor. It is situated northeast of Aluva, north of Muvattupuzha, South of Kalady (Birth place of Shri Shankaracharya) and west of Kothamangalam. It lies between Thrissur and Kottayam on the Main Central Road(MC) which connects Thiruvananthapuram to Angamaly through the old Travancore part of Kerala.The Aluva-Munnar road passes through this town.Perumbavoor lies between the rivers of Periyar and Muvattupuzha, which are really wonderful gifts of nature. Many tourist attractive places lies near to Perumbavoor like Kodanad Elephant Training Centre, Panieli Poru waterfalls etc.Kallil Jain Temple lies near Perumbavoor. It is one of the most strategically located industrially developing town in Kerala,since it is Nearer to Ernakulam and Angamaly,where two major highways meets.there are many small scale industries lying on the Aluva - Perumbavoor road.During night mostly,large number of Trucks carries wood produces and allieds from Perumbavoor to cities like Coimbatore,Calicut and Mangalore. It is also an upcoming area in package and carton making industry.Travancore Rayons,a public limited company is located in Vallom near perumbavoor.Though nearby towns like Muvattupuzha lacks industrial development, Perumbavoor surely will grow into a famous industrial town.
Perumbavoor is one of the tourists place in kerala and also beautiful place which can make journey through Universal Travels