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Coordinates: 9°28'00?N 76°45'00?E? / ?9.483333, 76.75 Manimala is an area in the Kottayam district of Kerala in India. The population is about 10,000, of whom the majority are farmers whose main income comes from rubber plantations. The people are from several religions and castes.
Manimala got its name after Manimalayar which is one of the major rivers of Kerala, about 92km in length, originating from Sahyadris (Westernghats).
The nearby town of Kangazha in Changanacherryis a beautiful place with a serene atmosphere.
It is a well known area which have got diversity . In this small area people live and celebrate their religious believe with out any problems. The majority of population are Christians who was migrated from different part of kerala
Important Temples nearby
Manimalkkavu Bhagavathi Temple
This is the "Bharadevatha" (Deity of the village) of Manimala's native people. Once the temple owned the whole properties including Manimala and Vellavoor village areas. The Vanjippuzha Palace (Head Quarters situated in Chenganoor) dedicated this landed properties to the Manimalakkavu Devaswam (Temple).
Kangzha MahaDevar Temple
The Kangazha Mahadevar Temple is one of the most important temples in this area. The main Deity is Lord Shiva. Kangazha Mahadevar is a very powerful Deity.
Kadayanikadu Bhagavathy Temple
A Bhagavathy temple dedicated to Mother Goddess, it is about 5 km from Manimala Town.
Kadayanikadu Dharmashastha Temple
The temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and is located in a beautiful and peaceful place. It is about 4 km from Manimala Town.
Kulathumkal Bhagavathy Temple
Kulathumkal Devi temple is a typical example of a Kerala "Nattumpuram" temple. The Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali.
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