Place :Pathanamthitta
Area: 2731 sq. km
Population: 12,31,577(2001 census)
Altitude: 500 - 1000 mt. above sea level

Pathanamthitta, a hilly terrain of pristine beauty is popular as the headquarters of pilgrim worship in Kerala. More than fifty per cent of the total area of this land of temples, rivers, mountain ranges and coconut groves is covered by forests. The district is frequented by visitors from India and abroad often for its water fiestas, religious shrines and the cultural training centre. Pathanamthitta is bordered by the Western Ghats on the east, Kollam district on the south, Alappuzha district on the west and Kottayam and Idukki districts on the north.

Events :

Parumala St. Peters & St. Pauls Orthodox Church Parumala Thiruvalla Pathanamthitta
Event Date : 2 Nov,2004

It is at this church that Mar Gregorios Metropolitan, the declared saint of the Malankara Orthodox Church in Kerala takes his eternal rest. The annual commemorative feast ( Orma ) of the saint is celebrated with much pomp. There is a ceremonial procession on the day of the feast. Devotees from across the state attend the special rites and prayers offered here on this day.
Getting there : Thiruvalla is connected by good motorable roads with other parts of the State. Nearest railway station : Thiruvalla, about 11 km. Nearest airport :Cochin International Airport, about 102 kms from Thiruvalla.

Parthasarathy temple, Adoor
Event Date : 17 Feb,2005

Venue : Parthasarathy temple, Adoor, near Adoor KSRTC bus stand, Pathanamthitta district, south Kerala.
Gajamela, elephant processions on the concluding day is the highlight of the ten-day annual festival at Sree Parthasarathy temple here. Nine majestically caparisoned elephants take part in this spectacular procession which culminates at Chennapatti temple, 3 km away. Ottanthullal and a few other art forms are also staged on the tenth day.

The shrine is dedicated to Lord Sree Krishna, known here in the name of Parthasarathy (Partha's charioteer; Partha (Arjuna) was one of the five Pandava princes, the heroes of the epic Mahabharatha).

The temple also celebrates Ashtamirohini the birthday of Sree Krishna. Parichamuttukali - a folk art resembling the martial steps, Mayooranritham - Peacock dance, Ammandudam, Velakali - dance symbolic of ancient warfare, etc are performed during the Ashtamirohini festival

Getting there :
Nearest railway station : Chengannur, about 25 km.
Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport , about 92 km