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'''Vettikkavala''' is a village located in the [[Kollam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=2008-12-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archive-date=8 December 2008 }}</ref> The village is famous for Shiva-Vishnu temples which hosts a special deity called ''Vathukkal Njaali Kunju.'' An annual celebration of [[Pongala]] is held at the temple. The village is also well known for ''temple arts (kshetra kala)'' and a palace constructed by [[Sree Moolam Thirunal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=കാലപ്പഴക്കത്തിൽ തലതാഴ്ത്തി വെട്ടിക്കവല കൊട്ടാരം|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/kollam/2020/09/17/kollam-kottarakkara-palace.html|access-date=2020-09-22|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
The village Vettikkavala derives its name from the origins of idol worship of the temple here. The initial worship was carried out on an idol beneath a ''Vetti( aporosa cardiosperma)'' tree that existed near the temple. According to local historians, this tree was roughly situated near the present-day government school.

==Demographics==
{{As of|pre=the| 2011}} India census, Vettikkavala has a population of 20,118 with 5,313 households. The majority of the population identifies as Hindu and Christians are the largest religious minority. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|Scheduled Castes]] make up 17.02% of the total population; 0.12% of the population are Scheduled Tribes.

== Administration and Politics ==

In [[Panchayati raj (India)|local self governance]], the village of Vettikkavala falls within the [[Block panchayat]] named Vettikkavala (one among the 11 blocks in [[Kollam district]]) and the is spread across [[Gram panchayat|Gram panchayats]] of Vettikkavala and Melila. In revenue administration it comes under in the Kottarakara [[Taluk]] of [[Kollam district]] of Kerala. Vettikkavala is part of the [[Mavelikara (Lok Sabha constituency)]] and in the state legislature, it forms part of [[Pathanapuram]] legislative seat.

== Attractions and Notable Locations ==

=== Vettikkavala Sree Mahadevar temple ===

Vettikkavala Sree Mahadevar temple is one of the largest and most famous Shiva-Vishnu temples in Kerala. As per oral history there was an idol worship carried out beneath a ''vetti'' tree near the present day temple in olden times. The available records suggests that in around the 17th or 18th century, a temple was constructed near the tree by the queen of [[Elayadath|Elayadath Swaroopam]]. The Elayadath Swaroopam centered at [[Kottarakkara]] was brought under [[Travancore]] in 1742 by troops of [[Marthanda Varma]] as a result of [[Travancore–Dutch War]]. The temple remained in a dilapidated state for many years after the annexation. However, in 1900 ([[Malayalam era]] 1176), and under the insistence of palace manager [[Moolam Thirunal|Sankaran Thampi]] the king of Travancore, [[Moolam Thirunal]] renovated the temple into its current structure.<ref name="Koshy1989">{{cite book |author=M. O. Koshy |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ro8SLhyAc9AC&pg=PA64 |title=The Dutch power in Kerala, 1729-1758 |publisher=Mittal Publications |year=1989 |isbn=978-81-7099-136-6 |pages=64– |accessdate=23 February 2011}}</ref>

The [[Travancore Devaswom Board]] made a major investment in restoring the temple. In 1996, another round of maintenance was undertaken. During this work, a portion of ''kulikadavu'' around the temple pond was inadvertently damaged.

On the southern side of the temple lies a palace constructed by Travancore kings during the reign of [[Moolam Thirunal]]. This palace was designed for kings and royal family members who were visiting the adjacent temple. Presently, weather and encroaching vegetation are leading the temple into further ruin.<ref>{{Cite web|title=കാലപ്പഴക്കത്തിൽ തലതാഴ്ത്തി വെട്ടിക്കവല കൊട്ടാരം|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/kollam/2020/09/17/kollam-kottarakkara-palace.html|access-date=2020-09-24|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}</ref>

=== Other Religious Places ===

* Ancient Sadananda Ashram, Sadanandapuram
* Kannamcode Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple
* Edamana Madom Sree Bhagavathy Trust Raktheshwari Kudumba Paradevatha Temple
* Koikkal Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
* Villur Vaikuntanatha Temple
* Chirattakonam Church
*Thalachira Mosque
* India Pentecostal Church of God
* Assemblies of God in India
*The Pentecostal Mission
*APA
*Kattalanchavarkavu pachoor
*Bethel Marthoma Church, Panavely

=== Tourist Attractions ===

* Kallada Irrigation Project
* KTDC Motel Aaram, Sadanandapuram
* Pinnacle View Point
* Kazhuvudayan kunnu, Pachoor
* Muttamala

=== Educational Institutions ===
Vettikavala Government Model High School is a high-tech, high-achieving secondary school. Another higher secondary school is in Sadanandapuram and is also high achieving academically. High schools are situated in Thalachira, Chakkuvarakkal, Kottavattom and are at a good level. Some lp, up, and welfare schools are also run by the government. Sector and some aided schools are also run by the private sector. There is also a polytechnic college in Thalachira.

*Govt Model Higher Secondary School Vettikavala
*Govt High School Thalachira
*Govt Higher Secondary School Sadanandapuram
*Govt high school chakkuvarakkal
*D Krishnan Potti Memorial High School Kottavattom
*Travancore Devaswom Board School Vettikavala
*Mar baselios ocean star public school Chirattakonam
*SDA school Karickom
*Karickam international public school
*Aala achan memorial English medium school Thalachira
*Younus polytechnic college Thalachira

==Transportation==

===Road===
State-run [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] buses are the primary form of transportation. The village is well connected to [[Kottarakkara]], Kokkadu, Thalachira, Chakkuvarakkal and [[Punalur]] through frequent bus services. Three daily KSRTC Fast Passenger bus services ensure connectivity to neighboring districts of [[Pathanamthitta]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]].

* Kollam - Tirumangalam [[NH 744]] passes through Chengamanad which is situated 2 km away.

* [[Pathanapuram]] - [[Valakom, Kottarakara|Valakom]] ([[Mc road]]) [[Sabarimala|Sabarimala Bypass]] pass through Vettikkavala.

* Kadakkal-Chengamanad road is another important road passing through Vettikkavala that connects Vettikkavala with [[Anchal]].

===Rail and Air===
The Kottarakara and [[Avaneeswaram railway station|Avaneeswaram]] railway stations, located on the [[Kollam-Sengottai railway line]], are the nearest stations. Both of them are 8 km from Vettikkavala. However, Vettikkavala is better connected with Kottarakkara railway station through public transportation. The nearest airport is [[Trivandrum International Airport]] (68 km).

== See also ==
*[[Kollam]]

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Kollam district}}

[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]]

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