History

Pampady, a not-so-celebrated village of God’s own country, lies on the river banks of Nila (Bharathappuzha) hemmed with the holy and picturesque landscape of the Temple Town Thiruvilwamala, referred to as Punya Bhoomi (Sacred Land) in Hindu Puranas. This serene village is geographically more connected to Palakkad, though a part of Thrissur District. Owing to its close proximity, Thiruvillwamala shares the fame of holiness with Pampady with the presence of the legendary Vilwadrinatha temple, Punarjani Caves that promises salvation from sins and its consequences, Ivor Madom where Pandavas believed to have performed the rituals to bid ceremonial adieu to the departed souls (Bali Tharppanam) of their cousins Kouravas after killing them in Kuruksheatra War and so on. Sree Parakkottukavu Bhagavathi temple, Someswaram Siva temple, Kodakkurussi Appan Siva Temple etc are some of the other pilgrim centers which amplify the sacred vibes of Pampady.