Mannadi is truly among the most historic and vibrant destinations in God’s Own Country. A visit to this destination leaves you breathless at the variety of attractions one can find here. It is the final resting place of renowned freedom fighter Veluthampi Dalawa and is home to a pristine Bhagavathy Temple. The Kerala Institute of Folklore and Folk Arts was established here. A statue of Veluthampi Dalawa, along with other impressive sites like a historical museum and an open air theatre, add to its charm. This town, situated near Adoor in Pathanamthitta, is a wonderful location to relax and soak in the lore surrounding the place.
Velu Thampi Dalawa (Velayudhan Chempakaraman Thampi) (1765–1809) was the Dalawa or Prime Minister of the Indian kingdom of Travancore between 1802 and 1809 during the reign of His Highness Maharajah Bala Rama Varma Kulasekhara Perumal. He is best known for being one of the earliest individuals to rebel against the British East India Company’s supremacy in India. He had committed suicide at Mannadi Temple, to avoid capture by the British.Thus Mannadi has taken its place in history. The Velu Thampi Dalawa Museum constructed in Mannadi, where the true legend committed suicide, reveals the true picture of the ancient Travancore culture. The ancient travancore culture, the coins and household equipments used then are showcased there.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Kollam, about 40 km
Nearest airport: Trivandrum International Airport, about 87 km
