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Elanad is a small town in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.
This place is well known for its communal harmony. The Kaliyaroad Nercha, though is celebrated in a Muslim Mosque, the Nercha is taken by all castes and communities. The Thendankavil Ucharal Vela is being celebrated by all. There are Christians and Musims who offer their services during the Vela celebrations. Similarly in the Pulipuram Ayyapan Vilakku Utsavam, all communities come together and celebrate it with full enthusiasm.




Economy


The predominant occupation in Elanad is agriculture and related activities. The primary economy is agriculture. The terrain is slightly hilly with highly verdant forests and rubber plantations.Elanadu Milk pvt limited is famous milk entrepreneur in kerala that is situated in Elanad. There is a waterfalls named Mannathipara.




Education


St Johns High School, Ramanchetty
G.U.P. School
A.L.P. School
Sanjos Central School
Holy Family Nursery School
Kaliaroad Jaram School
Akshara Education centre
A.L.P.S, Vennur
St:Josephs H.S pangarapilly




Festivals


Elanad Vela (February)[ഉച്ചാരൽ താലപൊലി മഹോത്സവം, This festival is celebrated in തെണ്ടൻ കാവിൽ ഭഗവതി temple. 10-15 elephants participated in this festival. ]

Kalia Road Nercha (February/March) [Kalia Road Nercha is a well-known festival in Kerala. It is an example for community friendship. One hundred or more elephants participate in this festival. Kalia Road is 3.5 km from Elanad Town.]
Narikundu Nercha (January month)
Pulipuram Ayyappan Vilaaku (10 December)
St Mary's Orthodox Palliperunal (24 April)
Mor Ignathious Elias Simhasana Pally Valiya Perunal(7 & 8 January)
St.George Jacobite Syrian Church, perunal(Jan 27 & 28)
Vennur Mundiyan Kavu Vela ( February)
Kodakkadi Muthi Vela (April)
Thirumani vishu vela(April)




Churches


Mor Ignathious Elias Simhasana Church Kunnumpuram Elanad
St.George Jacobite Syrian Church, Thrikkanaya
St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church
St. Ann's R.C. Church,
St. Joseph's Malankara Church,
Elanad Fellowship Pentecostal Church
Indian Pentecostal Church,
Indian Pentecostal Church (God),
Brethren Church.




Temples


Thendankavil Bhaghavathi Temple,
Elanad Siva Temple
Pulipuram Ayyappan Temple,
Kottaram Bhaghavathi Temple,
Kizhakkumuri Siva Temple,
Vennur Mundiyankavu Bhaghavathi Temple.
Mundian Kavu (Near Kottaram Bhagavathi Temple)
Kodakkadi Muthi Temple




Mosques


Kaliyaroad Juma Masjid
Elanad Al-Badriyya Juma Masjid
Kizhakkumuri Juma Masjid
Thrikkanaya Masjid
Colony Noorul Huda Sunny Juma Masjid
Ramanchetty Juma Masjid




Banks


State Bank of India,
Pazhayannur Cooperative Society Bank,
Elanad Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society.
Canara Bank
ESAF Bank-Vennur
S N Nidhi micro finance




Financiers


Manappuram Finance,
Muthott Fincorp,
Mass Finance,
Mangalam Finance,
Pazhayannur Kuries.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Elanad
• Pattikkad, Thrissur
• List of villages in Thrissur district
• State Highway 74 (Kerala)
• Education in Thrissur District
• List of State Protected Monuments in Kerala