Thiruvalla History
The name Tiruvalla is a colloquial form of Shiruvallabhapuram which is the Malayalam version of the earlier coinage Srivallabhapuram, named after the chief deity of the central temple complex, Sri Vallabhan. It is interesting to note that the ancient name of Thiruvalla was "Valla vai". This name had some relation with the river Manimala which was known as "Vallapuzha". The mouth is known as "Valla vai". On the western part of Thiruvalla, the rivers Pampa, Manimala and Achen Kovil join for a panoramic view. Thiruvalla is a part of upper Kuttanad. The culture and heritage of Thiruvalla are tied up with the temples.
The Sree Vallabha temple
The Sree Vallabha temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is at Thiruvalla. The temple has five other deities too. The flag staff of the temple, about 50 feet tall, is made of granite. The flag staff is believed to touch the water table below the earth. Oil lamps light up the woodwork at the entrance to the Sri Vallabhaswami temple and illuminate the beautiful interior. On the top of the flag staff has been installed a three-feet idol of Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Women are not allowed to enter the corridor leading to the sanctum sanctorum except on the Vishnu and Thiruvathira days. Annually two festivals are held, one in February-March and another in March-April. The Utharaseeveli festival is celebrated for one day on the Makayiram asterism in Meenam (March-April).
3kms. from Thiruvalla Railway Station.
The Kaviyoor temple
The Kaviyoor temple in scale and detail,is the representative of Kerala temples. A masterpieces of its workmanship in timber and the intricate sculpture is a joy to experience.
Rock Cut Cave Temple
Located on the banks of the river Manimala. The Kaviyoor Trikkukkudi Cave Temple, also known as the Rock Cut Cave Temple, is of historical importance and is preserved as a monument by the Archaeological Department.It bears close resemblance to the Pallava style of architecture and has prompted historians to date it to a period as early as the eighth century AD. The engravings here are among the earliest specimens of stone sculptures in Kerala. Enshrined in a square cave is the main deity of the shrine Lord Siva represented in the ' Sivalinga' which is about three feet high and carved out of rock. The shrine also has idols of Ganapathy, Maharshi and Dwarapalakas. Another noted shrine in Kaviyoor is the Hanuman Temple which stands on a small hillock and is built in the gable style architecture peculiar to Kerala.
Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla, about 5 km from Kaviyoor.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport,about 90 km and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 119 km.
The name Tiruvalla is a colloquial form of Shiruvallabhapuram which is the Malayalam version of the earlier coinage Srivallabhapuram, named after the chief deity of the central temple complex, Sri Vallabhan. It is interesting to note that the ancient name of Thiruvalla was "Valla vai". This name had some relation with the river Manimala which was known as "Vallapuzha". The mouth is known as "Valla vai". On the western part of Thiruvalla, the rivers Pampa, Manimala and Achen Kovil join for a panoramic view. Thiruvalla is a part of upper Kuttanad. The culture and heritage of Thiruvalla are tied up with the temples.
The Sree Vallabha temple
The Sree Vallabha temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is at Thiruvalla. The temple has five other deities too. The flag staff of the temple, about 50 feet tall, is made of granite. The flag staff is believed to touch the water table below the earth. Oil lamps light up the woodwork at the entrance to the Sri Vallabhaswami temple and illuminate the beautiful interior. On the top of the flag staff has been installed a three-feet idol of Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Women are not allowed to enter the corridor leading to the sanctum sanctorum except on the Vishnu and Thiruvathira days. Annually two festivals are held, one in February-March and another in March-April. The Utharaseeveli festival is celebrated for one day on the Makayiram asterism in Meenam (March-April).
3kms. from Thiruvalla Railway Station.
The Kaviyoor temple
The Kaviyoor temple in scale and detail,is the representative of Kerala temples. A masterpieces of its workmanship in timber and the intricate sculpture is a joy to experience.
Rock Cut Cave Temple
Located on the banks of the river Manimala. The Kaviyoor Trikkukkudi Cave Temple, also known as the Rock Cut Cave Temple, is of historical importance and is preserved as a monument by the Archaeological Department.It bears close resemblance to the Pallava style of architecture and has prompted historians to date it to a period as early as the eighth century AD. The engravings here are among the earliest specimens of stone sculptures in Kerala. Enshrined in a square cave is the main deity of the shrine Lord Siva represented in the ' Sivalinga' which is about three feet high and carved out of rock. The shrine also has idols of Ganapathy, Maharshi and Dwarapalakas. Another noted shrine in Kaviyoor is the Hanuman Temple which stands on a small hillock and is built in the gable style architecture peculiar to Kerala.
Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla, about 5 km from Kaviyoor.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport,about 90 km and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 119 km.
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