History of Grama Panchayat
Situated about three kilometers northeast of the district headquarters of Pathanamthitta, this small village lies at the confluence of hills and rocky terrains. It also serves as a gateway to the sacred pilgrimage centers of Sabarimala Ayyappa Swamy, Vavar Swamy, Erumeli Manikanta Swamy, and Nilakkal Church. This region, characterized by thickets, paddy fields, streams, and rocky outcrops, was once a natural habitat for peacocks, the vehicle of Lord Subrahmanya. It is believed that Hindu elders of ancient times, who regarded peacocks as sacred, provided these birds with the necessary protection. According to local tradition, the rocky area where peacocks lived in large numbers came to be known as “Mayilppara” (Peacock Rock). The nearby place name “Mayiladum Para” (Rock Where Peacocks Dance) further...
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