Omallur

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Padyani - At Thazhoor Bhagavathy Temple at Vazhamuttom near Pathanamthitta
Omallur
Omalloor
town
Thazhoor Bhagavathy Temple-View from Thazhoor bridge
Thazhoor Bhagavathy Temple-View from Thazhoor bridge
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Country  India
State Kerala
District Pathanamthitta
Area[1]
 • Total 14.54 km2 (5.61 sq mi)
Population (2011)[2]
 • Total 17,611
 • Density 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 689647
Telephone code 0468
Vehicle registration KL-03

Omallur is a small town, about 4 km south of Pathanamthitta District headquarters, in Kerala. Omallur is famous for Vayal Vanibham which is an annual cattle fair held in the month of Meenam (Malayalam Year). People from both within and outside the state participate in the fair.[3]

Religion

Various sections of Hinduism co-exist harmoniously, the Ezhavas, Nairs, Viswakarmas, Veerashaivas and the Scheduled Class & Tribes constitute the major sections of the Hindu religion. Followers of Christianity Catholic Church Marthoma Church Orthodox church, Jacobite Church, St. Thomas Evangelical Church, Church of South India, Pentecostal Churches, and Brethren form major Christian sects. Omalloor is place of peace and harmony. Temple festivals -Utsavam and Church feasts (Palliperunal) are celebrated as village festivals. There are many historically important places of worship in Omalloor. The Rektha Kanda Swamy Temple is a grand temple situated in Omalloor and is famous for the annual festival (utsavam). The very old St. Thomas Orthodox Valiya Palli (church) is also another major place of worship for Christians. Manjanikkara Dayara is famous for its pilgrimage importance. Every year thousands of pilgrims come by foot to the tomb of Holy Patriarch Ignatius Elias III at Manjanikkara. St. Peter's Jacobite church, St. Stephen's Jacobite Church, St. Thomas Malankara Catholic Church, Puthenpeedika, St. Peter's Malankara Catholic Church, Cheekanal and St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Cheekanal are some other important places worship at Omalloor. Mathoor Kaavu Bhagavathi Temple, situated on the banks of Achenkovil river, is a famous Hindu temple.

The River Achankovil marks the eastern border of the Omalloor Panchayat.

The Thazhoor Bhagavati Temple, famous for the annual Padayani rituals during the Malayalam month of Kumbham is located on the banks of the River Achankovil.

The Government Higher Secondary School Omalloor, locally known as Thalakanjiram School is a popular state school nearby. In addition, Arya Bharati High School is a high school in the town operated by the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. Aaarsha Vidyalaya is a prominent school in Omallur with classes from pre-KG to 7th grade.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Omalloor had a population of 17611 with 8189 males and 9422 females.[2]

The community

Like many other communities in central Kerala, Omallur has a relatively high proportion of working age adults. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) amount to 35% of cash flow .

A monarch butterfly's caterpillar in omalloor
A red dragonfly in Omallur

The village of Cheekanal, on the periphery of Omallur, is mainly a residential area but there are a number of small family-owned retail shops, and some rubber plantations. The largest employer in Cheekanal is Citco Oil, a company employing around 50 people making coconut oil and cotton cloth

Main families

The main families are the Vilavinal and Chappasami families. The Vilavinals occupy a majority of Omallur. They have been residing there for around 350 years. The main member of the Vilavinal family is Naigel Kuriakose Vilavinal. Chappasamis used to be prominent but most members have left and reside in African and European countries. Chappasamis were known for drinking 'moru curry' , a rare herb juice native to Kerala.

Pezhummoottil Family is one of the main oldest Nair families in Omallur. Pezhummoottil Krishnan Nair is the first Law graduate in the Pathanamthitta bar (old Quilon district).

Noted Personalities

  • Father V. C. Samuel - President World Council of Churches
  • Omalloor Chellamma - Malayalam drama and cine actress of 1950's. See Premalekha
  • Omalloor Prathapachandran - Malayalam film actor
  • Captain Raju - Malayalam film actor
  • Chippy - Malayalam Film actress
  • Advocate Omalloor Sankaran - District president of Kerala Karshaka Sanghom for Pathanamthitta[4]
  • P. J. George - Social Activist, Early community leader of Kerala Granthsala Sangham, Rtd HM St.Georges Mt HS, A Philanthropist
  • Dr. Roy Varughese - Rtd Head of Dept Infectious Diseases, TVM Medical College. Also a Philanthropist
  • Advocate Pezhummoottil Krishnan Nair - First law graduate in Pathanamthitta bar (old Quilon district)
  • Lt. Colonel Gopakumar Pallikalathu, MA, MBA, PGDM - A Serving Indian Army Officer : An army officer who traveled throughout India and an active participant in curbing the Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir
  • Wing Commander George Thomas - A serving Indian Air Force Officer, alumni of prestigious École du personnel navigant d'essais et de réception, Istres, France
  • Rengith Geo Mathew, affectionately called Kora by his friends, who is a notable NRI and alumni of Madras Christian College

See also

References

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  3. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/09/stories/2004030907430300.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cpim-continues-land-struggle-in-aranmula/article4316328.ece
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