Located in North Paravoor, 14 Kms from Cherai and 42 Kms from Kochi, Chendamangalam
is well known for handloom weaving and coir making. The annual fair called
"Mattachanda" (Barter System) is held here on the eve of the
harvest festival
Vishu in April. This place is also famous for its three rivers,
seven inlets, hillocks and vast expanses of green plains.
Ruins of the 15th century Vypeen Kotta Seminary built in 16th century
by the Portuguese and the Kottayil Kovillakam palace are the other tourist
attractions here. This land was once the abode of the Paliath Achans,
the prime ministers of the Maharajas of Kochi. Their residence, the Paliam
Palace represents the architectural splendour of Kerala. The Palace is
over 450 years old and houses a collection of historic documents and relics.
The hillocks at Kottayil Kovilakom present a view of a church, Krishna
temple, mosque and a Jewish synagogue, an example of religious harmony
that existed here.
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