Sreemoolanagaram
Grama Panchayat

Sreemoolanagaram is a historically renowned village situated on the banks of the Periyar River, rich in Kerala's heritage and legends. The Akavoor Mana, the domain of Chathan from the legendary Parayi Petta Panthirukulam (the twelve clans born of a Pariah woman), and the Thiruvairanikulam Temple are the cultural heritage landmarks of this land. The Puthiyedam Palace, where Shakthan Thampuran was born, and the summer residence of the Cochin kings in Chowara clearly highlight its historical significance. The name Sreemoolanagaram was given in memory of Maharaja Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma. This land also played an active role in the national movement and anti-feudal struggles. Once under the control of Namboothiri households (Illams) and temple boards (Devaswams), the land reached the hands of farmers following...