National Movement

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Treat your eyes with the vast unending, undulating forests and crisscross rivers that make the most of Pathanamthitta. The place serves a significant role in backing the economy of the state – the vast area of fertile lands here is adorned with variety of plantations and cash corps. Also, with the rarest of rare reserves of medicinal plants, Pathanamthitta is a boon for Kerala Ayurveda. With its extensive forest areas, the place presents one with a truly diverse flora and fauna!

Marked with a few of the renowned pilgrim centers of South India, Pathanamthitta is with a distinct culture, sprung up from the religious harmony the place upholds. Apart from the religious and cultural festivities, spectators can also engage themselves in the enthralling water fiestas, occurring in its dazzling rivers. Placed in the high range map of Kerala, Pathanamthitta open its door wide for its visitors, for whom eco-tourism and related adventures matter the most. Famous for its rural life style and nourished with three west flowing rivers, the place abounds with natural splendors, which will definitely bring out the dreamer in you!

Pathanamthitta top attractions are also its rich contribution to the struggle for freedom. Mahatma Gandhi visited the former Travancore in 1937, on which its proud of. That time he asked his follower Khadar Das T.P. Gopala Pillai to spread the message of Khadi and Charka. Inspired by Gandhiji he founded the `Mahatma Khadi Ashram` at Elanthoor 1941. He also launched a scheme for mobilizing funds for khadi activities known as `ek paise fund` in order to ensure the participation of the whole people in the khadi movement.

There was strong protest in Travancore against the British. In happened in connection with the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1921. In 1922, a student’s strike was held which instilled a lot of spirit and enthusiasm among the freedom fighters.

During the same period, Congress leaders like Ponnara Sreedhar and K. Kumar, the participants from Kerala in the flag satyagraha at Nagapur were arrested and also beaten up badly by the police. The contribution of lanthoor K.Kumar, Thadiyal Raghavan Pillai, Pandalam KP and N.G. Chacko to the National Movement have much significance in the history of freedom struggle which should be known to all Indians.

There are different hospitals, educational institutions, and different organization in this district. To mention the transportation roadways and railways are important. The district is connected to the other parts of the country by roadways, railways, and airways.