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Mayyanad is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India. [1] Mayyanad is located in the south western suburbs of Kollam district, Kollam city about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the city centre and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Paravur Town.
Etymology of ‘Mayyanad’ ‘Mayyam’ is described as ‘middle’ in the Gundert Dictionary. It is interpreted that ‘Mayyanad’ is the land located in the middle of ‘Venad’ state which spreads from ‘Kollam’ to ‘Paravur Thekkumbhagom’.
Situated at a distance of 10 km south of Kollam town, Mayyanad is a beautiful village on the banks of Paravur Lake. 'Mayyam' means middle and the place got its name because of its location in the middle of the erstwhile Venadu. Being a lakeside village, it is an important center for fishing.
Jan 4, 2012 · 'Mayyam' means middle and the place got its name because of its location in the middle of the erstwhile Venadu. Another description says that the land was named after ‘Mayyanad Ellam’ who were the rulers of this place during the eighteenth century.
Mayyanad is a small yet scenic village situated on the suburbs of Kollam district at a distance of about 10 km from Kollam city. The village is well connected by road and regular bus services are available from both Kollam and Kottayam. This beautiful hamlet is marvelously placed on the shores of Lake Paravur.
Jan 1, 2007 · Mayyanad, located at the southwestern suburbs of Kollam district, Kerala is known for its famous shrines and temples.
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Jan 9, 2024 · Table of Content. Nearby Places to Visit: Paravur Lake Mahatma Gandhi Beach and Park Pullichira Church Kollam Beach Rameshwara Temple How to Reach Mayyanad: Located 10 km away from Kollam town in Kerala, Mayyanad is one of the best villages to explore in Kollam. It is a centre of many famous shrines for Hindus and Muslims.
