Kodungoor

Kodungoor is a small town in Kottayam district of Kerala state in India and is popularly known as "Vazhoor". Kodungoor is 25km from the district headquarters, Kottayam, 29km from Changanassery, 7km from Ponkunnam and 13km from Kanjirappally. The Kottayam-Kumaly road (NH 220) passes through the town. NH 220 (KK Road) splits into two just after Kodungoor: one goes in the direction of Changanassery and another towards Kottayam.Kodungoor Devi TempleKodungoor is famous because of Kodungoor Devi Temple situated close to the town and is one of the most ancient temples in the state. Its antiquity is estimated to be about 200 years. Originally this temple was associated with madathil family who was said to have built the temple and the Kaaraanma right is vested with the Malayala Brahmins of Karikunnath Illom. Until recently the puja of this temple was performed exclusively by members of this family. Later the temple came under the administration of the Travancore Devaswom Board.There are several legends associated with this temple and on the etymology of the name, Kodungoor. It is one of the main temples visited by Sabarimala pilgrims traveling via Erumeli.kodungoor devi temple is one of the resting place for sabirimala pilgrims during mandalakalam.Educational institutionsKodungoor town has several schools and one college near the town run by Nair Services Society (NSS). Vazhoor Government High school situated heart of Kodungoor. Sree Vidhyadhiraja N.S.S. College (one of the seniormost college run by Nair Service Society) & S.V.R.V.N.S.S. Higher Secondary School (Aided) run by Nair Service Society are situated 2 km from Kodungoor Town. Vidhyanadha Vidyabhavan English Medium School run by Bharatheeya Vidhya Bhavan is also situated 500 m near to Kodungoor Town. CSI church is also near the town. An Engineering College & ITI is situated near Pallickathode, which is just 5 km away from Kodungoor, on the way to Pala.