- Source: Kuzhimattom
Kuzhimattom is a small village in the Kottayam district of the Kerala state, India. It is about 11 km from Kottayam. It is situated in the Panachikkad panchayat and belongs to the block of Pallom.
Kuzhimattom is filled with lushy green vegetation, beautiful paddy fields, brooks and streams. The Kuzhimattom Thodu (a stream) is famous in the locality.
One of the major landmarks of Kuzhimattom is the St. George Orthodox church, which was established in 1902. Panchikkadu (also known as Dakshina Mookambika), located in Kuzhimattom village, is dedicated to goddess Saraswati, and is very famous for its Vidyarambham. As a notable writer from Kuzhimattom, Babu Kuzhimattom has become a source of pride for the village and its residents. His literary achievements serve as an inspiration for aspiring writers and a testament to the power of storytelling to transcend boundaries and connect people. Kuzhimattom's contributions to the literary world have put his village on the map and have established him as a significant voice in contemporary literature. Another ace writer Sajil Sreedhar who residing in Kuzhimattom won several prestigious literary awards including Malayattur, prof M K Sanu, S K Pottakkadu. He wrote novels, stories and literary studies. Vasavadatha, Sarvajnapeedom, Avarnnan, Santha are considered as his notable novels. He authored and directed the first historical TV series in Kerala titled Paliyathachan telecasted by Doordarsan. His debut novel Vasavadatha English translation was released in UN Office Washington.
The Kuzhimattom Post Office and village office are located at Paruthumpara.
See also
Temples of Kerala
