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Kozhencherry
India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
Kozhencherry is a small town in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region in Kerala state, South India. The population of Kozhencherry consists of Syrian Christians and Hindus. Muslims are a minuscle minority, concentrated in pockets like Kattoor and Naranganam. Kozhencherry is a 100 percent literate town in Kerala. It is also an educational center. Languages of Kozhencherry are Malayalam and English.
Kozhencherry is one of the five Taluks in Pathanamthitta district. The other taluks are Tiruvalla, Mallapally, Ranni, and Adoor. The district is headquartered in Pathanamthitta. Kozhencherry is a major trading and business centre in Central Travancore. Maramon is a small town on the banks of Pampa River, opposite Kozhencherry town. Indian National Congress, Kerala Congress and CPI are the three main political parties in Kozhencherry.
Aranmula a suburb of Kozhencherry, is famous for its Parthasathi Temple and the Aranmula Kannadi, the magic mirror of many a legends. Aranmula is the venue of the annual Snake Boat race on the Pampa, a water theme festival bringing in snake boats from all over the state, to which thousands of tourists are attracted every year; the place is also famous for its metal mirrors called Aranmula Kannadi. Many foreigners have also embraced Aranmula, after coming down to learn Kathakai and Chakiyaarkoothu. It is one of the traditional strongholds of the Marthoma Church.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Kozhencherry enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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