Thrikkannamangal | |
Settlement Type: | town |
Pushpin Map: | India Kerala#India |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
Coordinates: | 8.9885°N 76.7762°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Kollam |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Nearest city |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | Kottarakara |
Blank2 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
Blank2 Info Sec1: | Mavelikkara |
Thrikkannamangal is a village located in the tehsil of Kottarakara in the Kollam district of Kerala, India.[1]
The town derives its name from the direction in which the kings of old, standing in their palace, would face in the morning. Kottarakara, a city in Kerala, is so named because it once housed the kings' "kottaram," or palace. The town is home to people of diverse faiths and political views.
The town has a significant presence of both Hindus and Christians. While the Muslim population is notable, it is smaller compared to the Hindu and Christian communities. Political support in the area is largely divided between the Congress and Communist parties.
Thrikkannamangal is home to a Kathakali museum located at Thottam Junction. Kathakali, a traditional dance form, originated in Kerala.