Panchalimedu | Historic Beauty | പാഞ്ചാലിമേട്
Panchalimedu is a hill station (2500 ft above MSL) and view point near Kuttikkanam in Peerumedu, Idukki District - Kerala. On the Makar Sankranti day, lots of Ayyappa devotees camps there to witness the sacred Makaravilakku (holy flame) that appears in the Ponnambalamedu near Sabarimala temple.
According to legend, the Pandavas along with their wife Panchali, were said to have resided in this region during the course of their exile from their kingdom. This is how the name Panchalimedu is believed to have come about.
Here, a cave is known as bearing the footprints of Bhima. There is small temple dedicated to Bhuvaneshwari. The remnants of Shivalingas, thrishul, naga idols are also there. A small pond is there, which is known as ‘Panjali Kulam’, in which Panchali (wife of Pandavas) used to take her bath.
Panchalimedu is located on the route to Kanayankavayal in the Azhutha block of Peerumedu.
Other Attractions Nearby
Parunthumpara: The famous view point and panoramic beauty of Idukki and high ranges. It is about 22 km from here.
Peeru hills (Peerumedu): It is a panoramic hill station named after 'Peer Mohammed', who was a Sufi saint.
Valanjanganam falls: It is only 6 km (3.7 mi) from here, a scenic waterfall locally known as Ninnumullippara located on the route to Kuttikkanam from Mundakkayam.
According to legend, the Pandavas along with their wife Panchali, were said to have resided in this region during the course of their exile from their kingdom. This is how the name Panchalimedu is believed to have come about.
Here, a cave is known as bearing the footprints of Bhima. There is small temple dedicated to Bhuvaneshwari. The remnants of Shivalingas, thrishul, naga idols are also there. A small pond is there, which is known as ‘Panjali Kulam’, in which Panchali (wife of Pandavas) used to take her bath.
Panchalimedu is located on the route to Kanayankavayal in the Azhutha block of Peerumedu.
Other Attractions Nearby
Parunthumpara: The famous view point and panoramic beauty of Idukki and high ranges. It is about 22 km from here.
Kuttikkanam
Peeru hills (Peerumedu): It is a panoramic hill station named after 'Peer Mohammed', who was a Sufi saint.
Valanjanganam falls: It is only 6 km (3.7 mi) from here, a scenic waterfall locally known as Ninnumullippara located on the route to Kuttikkanam from Mundakkayam.
Valliyamkavu Devi Temple: This historic temple lies 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast to Panchalimedu and it is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Location Guide:
2 Kms from Kuttikkanam
8 Kms from Peruvanthanam
Google Location - https://goo.gl/maps/8zEwqBHRbq42
Location Guide:
2 Kms from Kuttikkanam
8 Kms from Peruvanthanam
Google Location - https://goo.gl/maps/8zEwqBHRbq42
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