# Champakara > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Champakara > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Champakara.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champakara > Source revision: 1285985319 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Champakara, Kottayam, Kerala, India**, is a village in [Kottayam](/source/Kottayam) District, 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from [Kottayam](/source/Kottayam) in India. The State highway from Kottayam to [Punaloor](/source/Punaloor) passes through the town. The name derived from the [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam) word *Sampal kara,* or *Sampath kara,* which means "the land of prosperity." ## History The "[ettuveettil pillaimar](/source/Ettuveetil_Pillamar),"[1] famous in [Travancore](/source/Travancore) history, was arrested in Champakkara by the Travancore military and hanged at Vettikkalunku near [Vakathanam](/source/Vakathanam), six kilometres south of Champakara. ## Martial arts Champakara is the land of [Kalaripayattu](/source/Kalaripayattu), the martial art of [Kerala](/source/Kerala). The town is home to [Kalari](/source/Kalari) and [Ayurvedic](/source/Ayurvedic) centres. [Kalaripayattu](/source/Kalaripayattu) is said to be one of the oldest martial arts.[2] ## Demographics The people of Champakara are dedicated to worshiping nature, and the forest preserve of [Sarpa Kavu](/source/Sarpa_Kavu) is nearby. Sarppakkav is the temple of *sarppams* ([Malayalam](/source/Malayalam)) (snakes). The village of [Karukachal](/source/Karukachal) lies within the town. The postal code of Champakara is 86540. [Hindus](/source/Hindu), [Christians](/source/Christians), and a small population of [Muslims](/source/Muslim) reside in the village. ## Economy In ancient times, people were focused on agricultural activities. Now, [rubber](/source/Rubber) is the main crop. The primary industries providing employment are the Champakara bus service, a match factory, the [Sreerangom](/source/Sreerangom) hospital, metal and wood industries, and a pepper factory. ## Politics Politically, it is an [LDF](/source/Left_Democratic_Front_(Kerala)) and [United Democratic Front](/source/United_Democratic_Front_(Kerala)) dominated society. [Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh](/source/Rashtriya_Swayamsevak_Sangh) (RSS) is also powerful here. The former transport Minister, Late Prof: K. Narayana Kurup, and the current MLA for Kanjirappalli, Dr. N. Jayaraj, are the notable personalities from here. Champakara falls under the jurisdiction of the [Karukachal](/source/Karukachal)[gram panchayat](/source/Gram_panchayat). The Nair Service Society and SNDP are influential here. ## Religious centres Champakara is a land of communal harmony. The [Devi](/source/Devi) temple Champakara, Devi temple Nethalloor, and the Champakara St. Joseph [Syro Malabar](/source/Syro-Malabar_Catholic_Church) Catholic Church are the main worship places. [Christmas](/source/Christmas), [Easter](/source/Easter), [Thrikkarthika](/source/Thrikkarthika), [Meenabharani](/source/Meenabharani), [Sreekrishnajayanthi](/source/Sreekrishnajayanthi), and [Navarathri](/source/Navarathri) are the main religious occasions. In Devi temples, during the Thrikkarthika and Meenabharani festivals, the *Seva* and *Anpolivazhipadu* are very famous all over the country, because it contains a huge number of *Para* (a vessel used for measurement of paddy) arranged in rows and is the main attraction for pilgrims. The Nethalloor Devi temple holds a festival of lights (D*eepam*) during Thrikkarthika. On the day of [Kumbhabharani](/source/Kumbhabharani) in Champakara temple, *Pindivillaku,* made out of [plantain](/source/Plantain_(cooking)), are lit in the evening. ## Cultural centre and orphanage Ekathmatha Kendrom is the main cultural centre in Champakara. Many cultural activities take place at this facility, including classes for music and dance. Sri Sathyasai Seva Samathi Karukachal has also been in this cultural centre for the last twenty years. Jyothirmayi Balikasadanam, an orphanage for small girls, is situated near the Nethallor Devi temple. DITTANIA CHAMPAKARA is a Samskarika Samithi, which conducts several cultural and charitable activities every year. It is located near Champakara Temple. ## Schools and colleges The Government L.P. School Thommachery, the Subhash Memorial U.P. School, the Sarada Vidya Mandirom, St. Joseph U.P school Champakara, and the Rajahamsasramom Vidya Peedom are the major schools. Mahatma Gandhi University's B.Ed. coaching centre near Sreerangom Hospital. ## Tourism Aruvikuzhy Waterfalls, which measures about 30 ft in height and active only during monsoon, is a local tourist attraction, about 16-18 kilometres away from Champakkara.[3] About 30 kilometres away is Malarikal Sunset viewpoint, which is known for its views of paddy fields filled with red lotus and water lilies from September to November.[4][better source needed] ## References 1. ["Ettuveetil Pillamar"](https://historicalleys.blogspot.com/2013/12/ettuveetil-pillamar.html). 25 December 2013. Retrieved 2020-08-17. 1. ["Fighting fit"](https://www.deccanherald.com/living/living-front-page/fighting-fit-877229.html). *Deccan Herald*. 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2020-08-31. 1. ["Champakkara to Malarikkal Sunset View Point"](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Champakkara,+Karukachal,+Kerala,+India/Malarikkal+Sunset+View+Point,+Thiruvarpu,+Kerala+686003,+India/@9.5607708,76.4843375,13.08z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x3b062e36bb13d95b:0xaaf66e391dd99a9a!2m2!1d76.6239423!2d9.5132292!1m5!1m1!1s0x3b062a3a0f7ad6a3:0xffddf60ca07a04b4!2m2!1d76.4905108!2d9.5616503) 1. ["Malarikal Sunset View Point with Lillies, Thiruvarpu, Kerala"](https://travelyy.com/blogs/malarikal-sunset-view-point-with-lillies-thiruvarpu-kerala). 17 October 2019. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Champakara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champakara) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champakara?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.