Chathankulangara in Chengannur town is known for the famous temple dedicated to Narasimha. The Vattezhuthu inscription engraved in its entrance records the consecration and execution of repairs of the temple which has been assigned to 14th century. The presence of elegant wood carving of artistic perfection depicting he puranic scenes connected with Sree Rama and Sree Krishna is the peculiarity of this temple.
Chengannur
Chengannur, the headquarters of the taluk as well as the revenue division is a municipal town situated on the Main central road (M.C.Road). The area is fertile through which Pamba and Achan Kovil rivers flow. It is a trading centre in the agricultural products such as paddy, coconut, banana, sugarcane etc. which are largely grown in this district. The important spinning mills viz. Prabhuram Mills Ltd. is located here. There are two hills called Pandavan para and Nattuvan para. There is a small temple dedicated to Sree Krishna on Pandavan para which is known for its mythological importance and Hindus believe that Pandavas had been there during their 12 years of Vanavasa. The boat race at Erapuzha in the river Pamba on the Thiruvonam day is also famous.
Chengannur is popularly known for its famous temple dedicated to Lord Siva and Parvathy. There is unique periodic 3 day ceremony called 'Thripputhu' observed in this temple. The annual festival in this temple in December-January lasts for 28 days and sometimes even longer, if the Thripputhu ceremony occurs in the mean time. It is also a seat of ancient Orthodox Syrian Christians. It is famous for granite carving.
Mannar
Mannar, situated nearly 8 km north of Mavelikkara is a well known Khadi Industries centre under the auspices of Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi. It is a place of innumerable temples of which the Siva temple "Thirukkurathi' is the most important. The temple is famous for its exquisite wood carving of puranic scenes. The important Bhagavathy temple at Kuttamperur is noted for its fine wood carving and there is a 'chithalputtu (termitary) in the premises, where Kroshtamuni, the legendary founder of the temple is believed to have entered Samadhi. There is a temple dedicated to Sun and Saraswathy which are very rare in Kerala. The famous Parumala Church where the mortals of Mar Gregorious are preserved is situated very close to Mannar which attracts large number of pilgrims. There are two mosques one of which is Iramathu Jamayath which is supposed to be about 600 years old. Mannar is famous for copper and brass utensils.
Thiruvanvandoor
Situated on the banks of Manimala and Pamba rivers, Thiruvanvandoor is famous Hindu Pligrimage centre. the Vishnu shrine here is believed to have been consecrated by the legendary Bhrigu Muni in Thiruvanvandoor. It is mentioned that this place is one of the five sacred places where the image of Vishnu was worshiped by Pandavas during their vanavasa. The annual festival is celebrated in the Tiruvaimozhi of Nammalvar, the great Tamil Saint assigned to 9th century.
Puliyoor
puliyoor is away from 4 km from Chengannur,its comes under Chengannur taluk, famous of Puliyoor temple (famous of kavadiyattam) one of the panchambalam temples and Malankara catholic chruch situated in Puliyoor hill it can be see from any where near the town.
Mulakkuzha
Mulakuzha panchayath is situated around 6km from Chengannur on the MC Road, blessed with beautiful nature. Famous "Century hospital" is in this panchayath. It is the only corporate hospital in Central Kerala, is owned by Central Travancore Specialists Hospital Ltd. Other famous attraction is "Mulakuzha Gandharvamuttam Devi temple" which is famous for legends. Temples, mousque and churches are situated nearby showing brotherhood to all communities. Important institutions are GVHSS Mulakuzha, MMARS, Good Semeritan's etc. It borders Pathanamthitta district. Mulakkuzha 'Juma Masjid'is also situated here. St.Mary's orthodox church Puthencavu is famous pilgrim centre. It is blessed with glorius presence of "Puthencavu Kochuthirumeni" and thonackadu "St.George orthodox church" also famous. Its famous family in thonackadu "chamathudathil (kalan thoma) family". Kozhuvallor is a place in Mulakkuzha. Kozhuvallor Srikrishna Temple & Kuthiravattom Ayyappa temple are famous. Divya Jyothi Sree NarayanaGuru temple" in Kozhuvalloor is a pilgrim centre just as Sivagiri.
Venmony
Situated on the banks of the scenic Achenkovil river, around 15km from Chengannur, Venmoney is famous for the Sharngakavu Devi temple and the "kettukazcha" on "Vishu" day. Attached to the temple is the historic "kaavu" made famous by the Malayalam film industry. The panchayat abounds in temples and Churches. Educational institutions-Marthoma Higher Secondary School, Chinmaya Vidyalaya.
