Mezhuveli
village in Alappuzha District, Kerala, India
Mezhuveli is a village in Kerala, India, situated between the holy rivers of Pamba and Achankovil. It is located 16 kilometers south-west of Pathanamthitta and 12 kilometers east of Chengannur. The Ananda Bhoodeswaram temple in Mezhuveli is dedicated to the Lord Siva.It is famous for the Kettukazhicha during the Utsavam (temple festival) which starts on the Maha Sivarathri every year, linked to the Malayalam calendar. During kettukazhcha, the devotees bring different kinds of idol to the temple. Mezhuveli is also famous for the PHSS, with a heritage of more than 80 years. Half a kilometer south-west of Mezhuveli is Pottan Mala, which was named in respect to the Appooppan, who once lived there. The Pottan mala Appoppan Devasthanam temple in dedication to the Appoppan is situated at the top. Everyday people worship inside and outside by lighting candles and lamps. Also the famous Rolls Automotives and Hi-Tech Innovations are from Mezhuveli.
Nearby towns
Pandalam
Kulanada
Pathanamthitta
Kozhencherry
Aranmula
Kidangannur
Elavumthitta
Chengannur
Thiruvalla
Languages
Malayalam
English
References
External links
Mezhuveli Temple, karithotta gurudeva temple, Annapurneswari Devi Temple in Kurianipalli
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