Perumpazhuthoor

Perumpazhuthoor is a village on the shores of Neyyar River, about 3 km away from the taluk municipality of Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. This place lies on the road leading from Neyyattinkara (off NH 47) towards the tourist attraction Neyyar Dam. This place is a pilgrim centre for Sri Narayana Guru pilgrim temple is situated here. The Sri Narayana Guru Temple is located at a lush green scenic spot on the Neyyar's shore.The another major temple is Sree Vanadurga Devi Temple Perumpazhuthoor. It is situated near Perumpazhuthoor Jn. Major event of the temple is Avittam Festival (Avittamahotsavam) which held on January/February every year.Perumpazhuthoor boasts of a High School (since grown to a Junior College) which has brought scholars right from the British Raj era. A Polytechnic Institute has come up here recently.The Holy Temple of Sree Kandan Sastha (Load Ayyappa in the form of "Vana sastha") is situated at Vadacode near Perumpazhuthoor. The temple is on the side of a two Acre area Forest(Kavu) and a "must visit" pilgrim centre. Its calm and quiet atmosphere brings your mind to a holy and relaxed mood. The peculiarity of the temple is the magic natural water source which will not dry throughout the year. The Major events of the Temple are Mandala-Makaravilakku festival during November to January and Painkuni Uthra Festival in April every Year.