# Piravom

Piravom (Malayalam pronunciation:) is a town and municipality in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located 30 km from Ernakulam, the nearest city and 22 km (13.7 mi) south of the district collectorate in Thrikkakara.The Piravom Road Railway Station situated 9 km from the town.Piravom is known for its rich cultural and religious heritage, with two major festivals attracting large crowds each year. The Piravom Pally Perunnal and Sivarathri at Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil Temple.As per the 2011 Indian census, Piravom has a population of 27,229 people, and a population density of 927/km$^2$ (2,400/sq mi).

## History

Piravom was owned by the Vadakkumkoor Kingdom until it was captured by Travancore kingdom, and is now part of the Indian state of Kerala.
Piravom was reverted to panchayat status in 1992 after two years as a municipality because of skepticism that its classification as a municipality would attract higher tax rates and building regulation. However, as modern municipal councils now have the authority to fix the tax rate and new building rule provisions are now applicable to special grade panchayats, the economic incentive for Piravom remaining a panchayat has disappeared. The local government of Piravom passed a unanimous resolution for elevation to municipality status. In 2015,The government of Kerala reclassified Piravom as a municipality.
The Kerala state government and the GCDA have plans to incorporate Angamaly, Perumbavoor, Piravom and Kolenchery in Ernakulam district, Mala and Kodungallur in Thrissur district, Thalayolaparambu and Vaikom in Kottayam, and Cherthala in Alappuzha district into the jurisdiction of the Kochi metropolis. The newly formed metropolis would be put under the charge of a new authority called the Kochi Metropolitan Regional Development Authority.

## Places of Interest

* Pazhoor Padippura is an astrology center linked to Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil located in Piravom is referred in the Aithihyamala by Kottarathil Sankunni.
* Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil is a temple of Shiva of Hindu tradition located at the town of Piravom. The temple is believed to be nearly 1,800 years old. Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil is also mentioned in Aithihyamala.
* Piravom Valiya Pally is one of the oldest churches in Kerala. It stands on a hilltop on the eastern bank of the Muvattupuzha River.
* Adi Shankara Nilayam, in Peppathy, is one of the finest Sanskrit and Indic institutes in India. This is near Chinmaya Viswavidyapeeth.
* Areekkal Waterfalls is located at Pampakuda panchayat near Piravom. The silver, shimmering water cascading down from around 100 feet with forest and rubber plantations in the background is a sight to behold.

## Educational Institutions

* Government Higher Secondary School, Piravom
* Government Higher Secondary School, Namakuzhy
* M.K.M.H.S.S., Piravom
* Fatima Central School
* St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School
* Holy Kings Public school Piravom
* BPC College Piravom
* MSM ITI, Piravom
* Vivekananda Public School
* Toc H Public School
* Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, a deemed university under the de novo category, Peppathy
* Naipunnya St. Michael's Public School, Veliyanad.
13. Government LPS Piravom
14. Government LPS Pazhoor
15. Government LPS Kalampoor
16. Government LPS Namakkuzhy
17. CMS LPS Edappallichira
18. St. Antony's LPS Kalluvettamata
19. Government UPS Kakkad
20. Government UPS Kalampoor

## Places of Worship

* St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, Piravom
* The famous Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil temple of Lord Shiva - legend says it was renovated by Perumthachan and Pazhoor Padippura
* Assemblies of God in India,Piravom south.
* The Pentecostal Mission,Piravom.
* India Pentecostal Church of God, Piavom.
* Church of God (Full Gospel) in India, Piravom.
* Holy Kings Knanaya Catholic Forane Church, Piravom (Kochupally)
* Little Flower Church, Piravom
* Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Piravom
* St Gregorios Orthodox Catholic Centre, Piravom
* Pallikkavu Bhagavathi Temple
* Parekkunnu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Piravom
* Karavelloor Mahadeva Temple [108 sivalaya fame], Kalampoor
* Desadhipan Amarkkulam Sreekrishna Swamy Temple (built by Pandavas)
* Thiruveesamkulam Mahadeva Temple, Palachuvadu
* Mar Yohanon Ihidiyo Orthodox Syrian Church, Mulakkulam
* Parumala mar Gregorious Shrine, Palachuvadu
* Chalasseril Kalari Paradevatha Kshetram
* St.Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church, Kottarakkunnu
* St.Peter's and St. Paul's Orthodox Syrian Church (Parel Pally), Namakuzhy, Mulakulam North
* St. George Orthodox Syrian Church, Karmelkunnu, Mulakkulam
* St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Mannookkunnu
* Onnakoor St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Valiyapally (In Pampakuda Panchayath)
* Anchupoojayum Vilakkum Mahotsavam at Desadhipan Amarkkulam Sreekrishnaswamy Temple
* Perumbadavum St George Orthodox church, Elanji (near Piravom, Elanji Panchayath).
* Uthram Vilaku Mahotsavam at Pisharukoil temple, Piravom (Kumbha Masam)
* St. Andrew's Church, Palachuvadu, Piravom
* St. Michael's Church, Kolengai
* Sreepurushamangalam Sreekrishna Temple, Kakkad
* Brethren Assembly, Piravom
31. Puthussery Thrikka Balanarasimha Swamy Temple
32. Acharyakovil Devi temple
33. Pallippattu Devi Temple, Pazhoor
34. Peringamala Shreekrishna swami temple
35. Thirumanamkunnu Devi temple
36. Oozhathumala Mahadeva temple
37. Melpazhur Mana Temple
38. Kalampoorkkavu Devi Temple
39. St Luke's CSI Church Piravom.(Kollickal)

## Festivals

* Holy Danaha Perunnal at St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral (Piravom valiya pally perunnal)
* Vishudha Rajakanmarude Thirunnal at Piravom Kochu pally
* Pazhoor Shivaraathri and Thiruvaathira Aarattu Maholthsavam
* Easter at St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral (Piravom valiya pally)
* Thiruvathira Mahotsavam of Thiruveeshamkulam Temple
* Pallikkavu Meenabharani Festival
* Acharikovil Meenabharani Festival
* Athachamayam Festival
* Kalamboor Kaavu pana Maholsavam [Kalampoor], Thookkam
* Medam Rohini Mahotsavam, Sree Purushamangalam Temple, Kakkad
* Pazhoor Pallippattu Temple Pana Maholsavam
* Makara Vilakku Maholsavam at Parekkunnu Sree Dharma Sastha Temple Piravom
* Makara Vilaku Ulsavam at Thaliyil Ayyapa Temple [Kalampoor]
* Piravom Vallam Kali festival organised by Piravom Municipality.

## Politics

Piravom Assembly Constituency has been incorporated into Kottayam Lok Sabha Constituency, led by Thomas Chazhikadan, as a part of the delimitation of parliament seats in India. The assembly was previously part of Muvattupuzha Lok Sabha Constituency.LDF is ruling Piravom Muncipality Adv Julie Sabu is the chairperson & KP Salim who served as Ex MG university senate member & Panchayath president of Piravom is the Vice Chairman of Piravom Municipality.

## Transportation

The nearest railway station to Piravom is the Piravam Road Railway Station (Velloor), which has stops for all passenger trains and most express trains. The nearest major railway station is at Ernakulam.
The nearest airport, Cochin International Airport, is at Nedumbassery.
A government transport (KSRTC) bus depot is located at Piravom.
A private bus stand is located at the center of Piravom. The buses provide connectivity to Kochi and nearby towns.

## Location

The town is situated on the banks of the Muvattupuzha River.
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## Nearby towns and cities

* Kochi (31 km)
* Kottayam (40 km)
* Muvattupuzha (20 km)
* Ettumanoor (31 km)
* Koothattukulam (15 km)
* Thrippunithura (21 km)
* Vaikom (25 km)
* Thodupuzha (35 km)
* Palai (33 km)
* Aluva (37 km)
* Perumbavoor (34 km)
* Kolenchery (16 km)
* Kothamangalam (33 km)
* Thalayolaparambu(15 km)
* Kaduthuruthy(14 km)