Venmony

Venmoney is a village in Chengannur taluk of Alappuzha district of Central Travancore area in Kerala state, India. Venmoney is 18 km south of Thiruvalla, 10 km east of Mavelikkara and 9 km northwest of Pandalam. The Achenkovil river flows on its southern boundary and is spanned by the Pulakadavu bridge.DemographicsAs of the 2001 India census, Venmoney had a population of 21,196 with 9,915 males and 11,281 females. Agriculture is the main occupation, though remittances from abroad form a significant source of income.Major LandmarksOne of the most notable landmarks in Venmoney is the Sharngakavu Devi Temple . Famous for the monkeys thriving in its sacred grove, there is no explicit building structure for the temple, as its goddess has forbidden any construction at the site. The Vishu festival at the temple on Medam 1st usually falls on April 14 and is well known for its Kettu Kazhcha, in which huge decorated chariots and structures known as Kuthiras are presented. There is also a flea market with food shacks on weekly Wednesdays for the sale and purchase of native crafts, pottery, utensils and farm products and in Vishu days with an extensive merchandise. Betel leaves produced in Venmoney are sometimes referred to as "Venmoney Vettila".Kalliyathara Junction is the city centre of Venmoney.The beautiful "St. Mary's Orthodox Church or Venmoney Valiya Pally" located near to Kalliyathara Junction is an important landmark and it is famous for Ettu Nombu Perunnal. It is 2 km northwest away from St Mary's Kochu Pally is situated.