Vaikom, situated 40 km away from Kottayam on the eastern side of Vembanad
lake, is well known for the the ancient Mahadeva temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva and believed to be built by Parasurama, the founder of Kerala. This
is the place which had made a significance in Indian history with the
'Vaikom Sathyagraham' (1924), i.e the movement against untouchability
in Hindu society. Leader of the Indian Freedom Movement Mahatma Gandhi
had participated in this struggle and with his interference, all Hindus
irrespective of caste are allowed to enter the temples. Vaikom has a high
potential for tourism with lots of backwater and greenery. |
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