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 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
Sankaran Thampi the king of Travancore,
Moolam Thirunal renovated the temple into its current structure. 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.
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==