Poonkulam
Poonkulam is a neighborhood in Thiruvananthapuram, Southern Travancore, Kerala. Poonkulam is situated nearby to the neighborhood Pachalloor, as well as near Kakkamoola.Places of Interest
Highlights include Vellayani Devi Temple and Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple.
Vellayani Devi Temple
Hindu temple
Photo: Kirananils, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Major Vellayani Devi Temple is a highly revered shrine in Kerala, India, dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali. The shrine is situated in Vellayani 1.5 km west of Vellayani junction, 12 km southeast of Thiruvananthapuram on the eastern bank of Vellayani Lake. Vellayani Devi Temple is situated 3 km northeast of Poonkulam.
Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple
Hindu temple
Photo: Ranjithsiji, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Swami Temple is one of the most ancient temples of South India. It is situated on the banks of Karamana River near Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvallam Sree Parasurama Temple is situated 3 km northwest of Poonkulam.
Christ Nagar SS School
School building
Photo: Rahulrnath001, CC BY 3.0.
Christ Nagar SS School is a school building.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Vellayani and Kovalam.
Vellayani
Suburb
Vellayani is a suburb of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. Vellayani is situated 3 km northeast of Poonkulam.
Kovalam
Photo: Georgeumartin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kovalam, a fishing village in southern Kerala, is famous for its beaches, among the most pristine in India. About 17 km from Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam is extremely popular among westerners due to shallow waters and low tidal waves.
Venganoor
Suburb
Venganoor is an area within the Trivandrum City of Kerala, India, which is situated 13 km south of the city. It is known as the birthplace of Ayyankali, the great Dalit leader of Kerala. Venganoor is situated 4 km southeast of Poonkulam.
Poonkulam
- Type: Neighborhood
- Category: locality
- Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Southern Travancore, Kerala, Southern India, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
8.42257° or 8° 25′ 21″ northLongitude
76.97705° or 76° 58′ 37″ eastOpen location code
6JWRCXFG+2ROpenStreetMap ID
node 13765867464OpenStreetMap feature
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