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Maramon Convention
The River Pamba again plays host to a famous annual religious convention on its golden sands at Maramon. This mammoth religious convention of the Christians attend by people belonging to all communities is the largest of its kind in the world. It takes place in February every year and is addressed by speakers of international repute. The convention lasts for seven days.
Cherukolpuzha Convention
Ayiroor Cherukolpuzha religious convention is another important annual feature on the river bed of Pamba. This famous Hindu religious convention is attended by a large number of people and addressed by prominent religious scholars and cultural personalities.
Chandanakkudam Festival
Chandanakkudam Festival of the Jama - Al Mosque at Pathanamthitta also attracts thousands of devotees. It is held in February every year. The festivals at Kattur Mosque in Cherukos and Kalamala mosque near Adoor are also famous. The religious conventions and festivals in Pathanamthitta district are admirable examples of religious amity and communal harmony.
Uthrittathi Boat Race
The Uthrittathi Boat Race on the River Pamba near the Parta Sarathy Temple at Aranmula is annual cultural feat to the tourists and the people of Kerala. Uthrittathi which comes after every Thiruvonam in August - September is the day of this prominent cultural event. The boat race commemorates the crossing of River Pamba by the Lord Partha Sarathy. All the snake boats in Kerala participate in the colourful ritual which really is a treat to the eyes.
Arranmula Mirror
The famous metallic mirror of Aranmula is universally noted for its excellence in craft. Bell metal is tamed, tempered and polished to give a mirror like reflection. This noted handiwork stands out as a symbol of excellence in traditional metallic craft in Kerala
Khadi Movement
The district can be proud of its rich contribution to the struggle for freedom.When Mahatma Gandhi visited the erstwhile Travancore in 1937, he asked his follower Khadar Das T.P. Gopala Pillai to spread the message of Khadi and Charka. Inspired by Gandhiji he founded the 'Mahatma Khadi Ashram' at Elanthoor 1941. He launched a scheme for mobilizing funds for khadi activities known as 'ek paise fund' in order to ensure the participation of the whole people in the khadi movement.
Thiruvalla pappan
Thomas Mathai Varghese (Thiruvalla pappan) was basically a policeman in the Kerala Police Department. Later he joined with TATA in Bombay. He became their food ball team captain. His team represented Bombay in the Santhosh Trophy from 1945 to 1956. He was also a member in the national team for a decade. IN 1945 his team played in the London Olympics and in the game France defeated India for 2 goals. In 1951 India won gold medal in the first Asiad meet in Delhi. Tiruvalla Pappan was a member of that team.It was a proud moment for Pathanamthitta that in 1955 he was selected as the team captain of Indian Football Team. He is known as the first Malayalee Olympian in foot ball, of the Free India
Mannadi Kav Temple
Mannadi, about 13 km away from Adoor is famous because of Velu Thampi Dalawa, a freedom fighter who sacrificed his life for the nation. The stone sculptures in the ancient Bhagavathy temple are remarkable. The annual festival is the Ushabali, held in February/March. Kalabali, Pooppada, Kaliyoottu, Adu vetti kurithi, Kalamezhuthum pattum, Navarathri kuruthi, Villu Pattum Kuruthi, and Ponnummudi Ezhunnellipp are the other important festivals of the temple.
Parumala Thirumeni
Parumala is a small stretch of land on the shores of the river Pampa. In the days of old, many brahmin families were living on this island which has an area of about 4 square miles. For various reasons, in course of time these families left the place. Parumala is a famous Christian Pilgrim Centre. The Tomb of Bishop Mar Baseleus who is known as 'Parumala Thirumeni' is at the Jacobite Church at this place. The new church is circular in design with an inner diameter of 39 meters. This circle is again divided into three segments by two chords of 16 meters length. The Eastern segment consists of the 3 altars and the vestry. The Western segment consists of the Veranda and the Natakasala. .
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