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Nedunganda is a picturesque coastal residential village situated in
the Anchuthengu (Anjengo) Grama Panchayat, located in the Thiruvananthapuram
district of Kerala. Positioned along the scenic Kadakkavoor–Varkala Road,
the village lies gracefully sandwiched between Kaikkara to the south and
Vilabhagom to the north.
Geography
& Environment
Nedunganda is defined by its unique
geographical positioning, situated on a narrow strip of land surrounded by
major water bodies:
- East:
Anchuthengu Kayal (Backwaters)
- West:
The Arabian Sea
- North:
Vilabhagom
- South:
Kaikkara (the birthplace of the renowned Malayalam poet Mahakavi Kumaran
Asan)
Key
Educational Institutions & Cultural Landmarks
Nedunganda serves as an important
educational and cultural hub in the region:
- Sree Narayana Training College: A premier teacher-training institution established in
1958 and affiliated with the University of Kerala.
- Sree Narayana Vilasom Higher Secondary School (SNVHSS): A landmark educational institution established in
1920.
Temples
& Spiritual Sites
The village and its immediate
surroundings house several revered shrines and places of worship:
- Ponnumthuruthu Shiva-Parvati & Vishnu Temple
(Thuruthi Temple):
Located on the famous Ponnumthuruthu (Golden Island) in the middle
of the Anchuthengu backwaters. Known for its pristine natural surroundings
and the grand Maha Shivaratri festival and Ayilyam Ootu.
- Kalari Sri Bhadrakali Devi Temple: Closely associated with the Ponnumthuruthu Temple,
enshrining Goddess Bhadrakali as its primary deity.
- Vilayilthazha Sri Durga Devi Temple: A prominent Durga shrine in the village.
- Kovilthottam Temple:
Situated between Onnampalam and Kaikkara.
Accessibility
& Transportation
Nedunganda is well-connected through
public transit and nearby transit hubs:
- Bus Services:
Regular Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private buses
connect Nedunganda to major regional towns including Varkala, Attingal,
Kadakkavoor, Chirayinkeezhu, Anchuthengu, and Venjaramoodu.
- Nearest Railway Stations:
- Kadakkavoor Railway Station: ~4 km away
- Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station: ~5.2 km away
- Nearest Airport:
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) International Airport (~35–40 km
away).
Nearby
Historic & Tourist Attractions
- Anchuthengu Fort & Lighthouse: Located a short distance south, this historic
17th-century East India Company settlement and fort offers historical
insights and coastal views.
- Varkala Cliff & Beach: Located ~6.5 km to the north, offering world-famous red laterite cliffs and coastal views.
Location of Nedunganda (Google Map)
Online Train time in Varkala Sivagiri Railway Station
Online
Train time in Kadakkavur Railway Station
Sree Narayana Training College, Nedunganda
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| Sree Narayana Training College, Nedunganda |
Established in 1958, Sree Narayana Training College (SNTC) is a
prominent teacher training institution situated in Nedunganda, Varkala, located within the Thiruvananthapuram district of
Kerala, India.
The
institution specializes in teacher education and offers a 2-year, 4-semester Bachelor of
Education (B.Ed.) undergraduate degree program.
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English
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Malayalam
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Mathematics
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Physical Science
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Natural Science
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Social Science
The
campus is equipped with comprehensive infrastructure to support academic and
practical training.
Sree Narayana Vilasam Higher Secondary School (SNVHSS), Nedunganda
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| SNVHSS Nedunganda |
Operating as a co-educational establishment, the school
caters to students from Grades
5 through 12 (spanning Upper Primary, High School, and Higher Secondary
levels).
(Thuruthy Temple), Nedunganda
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| Thuruthy Temple, Nedunganda |
The Ponnumthuruthu Shiva-Parvathy Vishnu Temple (Thuruthi Temple) is located on the island of Ponnumthuruthu in the Anchuthengu Lake at Nedunganda, under the Anchuthengu Panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram district.
One of the main deities at the Ponnumthuruthu Shiva-Parvathy Vishnu Temple is Shiva-Parvathy. This idol depicts Lord Shiva bestowing blessings with Goddess Parvathy seated on his left thigh. Lord Mahavishnu is another principal deity. The Mahavishnu temple is situated to the left of the Shiva-Parvathy temple. To the right of the Shiva-Parvathy temple, there is also a shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha. In the Namaskara Mandapam in front of the Shiva-Parvathy temple, there is an idol of Nandi, the sacred mount of Lord Shiva. Amidst the groves near the lake shore, there are two sacred groves (Kavus) housing idols of Nagaraja and Nagayakshi. Of these, one Kavu is associated with Lord Shiva and the second with Lord Mahavishnu. The temple complex has been constructed with modern architectural elegance.
Devotees visit the Ponnumthuruthu Shiva-Parvathy Vishnu Temple in large numbers during Shivaratri and Ayilyam days. Special rituals and offerings are held here on those days. Ayilyam Oottu is conducted at this temple in all months except the months of Mithunam, Karkidakam, and Chingam. Every year on Shivaratri day, a large number of devotees arrive here to offer Pongala. The temple boat transports devotees to the island free of charge.
The Kalari Sree Bhadrakali Devi Temple in Nedunganda is associated with the Ponnumthuruthu Shiva-Parvathy Vishnu Temple.
The nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport. The nearest Railway Stations are Kadakkavoor Railway Station (4 km) and Varkala Railway Station (5.2 km).
Location of Ponnumthuruthu Temple (Google Map)
Online Train time in Varkala Sivagiri Railway
Station
Online Train time in Kadakkavur Railway Station
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Kovilthottam Temple, Nedunganda
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| Kovilthottam Temple, Nedunganda |
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| Kovilthottam Temple, Nedunganda |
Contact Number of
Kovilthottam Temple: 094006 57954
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| Vilayilthazha Sri Durga Devi Temple, Nedunganda |
Vilayilthazha Sri Durga Devi Temple is located at Nedunganda in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. The nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport. The nearest Railway Stations are Kadakkavoor Railway Station (4 km) and Varkala Railway Station (5.2 km).
