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Kattanam

Kattanam is one of the fastest-growing villages located in Central Travancore, in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala.

Kattanam' hosts Pope Pius High School and some famous churches like St. Stephen's Orthodox Church (Kattanam Valiyapally), St. Stephen's Malankara Syrian Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Thomas Marthoma Church and St. James C.S.I. Church. One of the famous temples "Vetticode Nagaraja Temple", worship of snake and it was invented by Lord. ParaSurama is located on this village. Kayamkulam-Punalur state highway(KP road) runs through the heart of Kattanam. St. Thomas Mission Hospital, Meppallykutty is a famous landmark nearby Kattanam. Kattanam St. Stephen’s Orthodox Church, which is known as “Kattanam Valiyapally” having a history of more than 180 years, 7 km to east from Kayamkulam was established in the name of Saint Stephen and was the first church and mother of many churches in Kattanam. In the outskirts of Kattanam, there remain the marks of Buddhist culture and influence. PWD Tourist Bungalow (Kattanam TB) situated at the prime area of Kattanam also has had a long and detailed history of politics, culture and literature to tell. Kattanam Valiyapally is an epitome of Secularism. Valiyapally was established on 25 May 1835 by its founder priest Mankavil Geevarghese Kathanar (Velangattachan)in the land delivered by a Hindu family Known as Piralasseri Puthan Vilayil family owned by Thuruthiyil Shri Sankaran. The church was blessed by Cheppad Philipose Mar Dionysius, (Malankara Metropolitan of The Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church during 1825–1855) in the name of the first Martydan St. Stephen. In the initial days of this church onwards St. Stephen’s Day is celebrated on January 20,21, 22 & 23 (Malayalam Month Makaram 6,7,8,9). Compared to the other churches in Malankara, different customs are practiced here. One among them is the three-day-long possession(known as Raasa), which covers kilometers and kilometers to deliver the blessings . In this occasion all people, irrespective of caste or creed take part in the possession with prayers. This possession has become a must -see, colorful and elegant, filled with blessings. "Chempedappu" is also a custom related to Kattanam Valiyapally Perunnal. Kayamkulam and Mavelikkara Railway Stations are approximately 6 km from Kattanam. Trivandrum and Cochin airports are equidistant.