Vettikkavala | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 8°59′0″N 76°49′0″E / 8.98333°N 76.81667°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Kollam |
Area | |
• Total | 18.71 km2 (7.22 sq mi) |
Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 20,118 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | KL-24 |
Vettikkavala is a village located in the Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] The village is famous for Shiva-Vishnu temples which hosts a special deity called Vathukkal Njaali Kunju. An annual celebration of Pongala is held at the temple. The village is also well known for temple arts (kshetra kala) and a palace constructed by Sree Moolam Thirunal.[2]