Kattode is a ward of Thiruvalla, Kerala. It falls within the boundaries of the Manjadi P.O. pincode (689105).
Geography Kattode is situated on the Sabarimala pilgrimage route on the Thiruvalla - Kumbazha road (TK road / Sh-07).
Demographics The major religions of the population are Hinduism and Christianity."Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01
Schools Educational institutions in & around
Nicholson Syrian Girls High School, Meenthalakara Mar Thoma Sevika Sangham K.G & U. P. School, Meenthalakara
Places of worship Meenthalakara Ayyappa temple St Marys Knanaya Church St. Mary's Catholic Church, Kattode Christos Mar Thoma Church Meenthalakara Assemblies of God Church India Pentecostal Church of God St. Stephen Orthodox Church, Meenthalakara Ayyappa temple is situated about two-kilometer from the Thiruvalla railway station. Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India is one among the most prominent ayyappa temples in kerala.
Festivals The main festival is celebrated annually during March/April. 11 days of festival starts with many cultural & traditional programs in subsequent days. The main attraction of this festival is Kaavadiyattam, pallivilakku, pallivetta and aarattu.
The second main festival is Sree Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yagnam, during January or February. This includes detail description of Bhagavatham followed by religious speeches, cultural & traditional programs. 7 days of festival ends with Aarattutsavam.
Mandala pooja conducted for 41 days in the temple.
References
^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)".Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
External links Thiruvalla