Vaikom

Vaikom is situated on the western side of Kottayam district and shares its border with Vembanattu Kayal (lake). It is the oldest township in Kottayam district and amongst the oldest in Keralam. Its importance in Indian history is due to the 'Vaikom Satyagraham' against untouchability, in which Mahatma Gandhi participated. It is easily accesable from Ernakulam, Alappuzha and Kottayam. Mahadeva temple, also known as Thekkan Kashi (Southern Varanasi), is situated here and is famous for Ashtami (vaikattamshtami). Vaikom has lots of backwaters and greenery and has a high potential for tourism. The people living here comprise a mixture of Hindus, Christians, and Muslims.

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Kottayam: Kottayam is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. The district has its headquarters at Kottayam town, located at 9.36 N and 76.17 E....

Vembanattu Kayal: REDIRECT Vembanad Lake...

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India (2) - Hindu (1) - Varanasi (1) - Alappuzha (1) - Muslim (1) - Christian (1) - Districts in the state of Kerala (1) - Keralam (1) - Vembanattu Kayal (1) - Kottayam (1) - Ernakulam (1) - Mahatma Gandhi (1) - Vaikom Satyagraham (1) -

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