Pattathanam

Pattathanam is a residential area in the city of Kollam in Kerala, south west India. Located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Chinnakkada, the commercial hub of Kollam city, the area is home to the Subrahmanya Swami Temple and its annual elephant festival (Pattathanam Gajamela). The Latin Catholic Bharata Rajni Church and the Ammannada Ardhanarishvara temple are located in Pattathanam.The temple was once a family temple of Kaliyilil puthen Veedu,later it was handed over to NSS.

Pattathanam
Neighbourhood
An upcoming mall under construction near Pattathanam
Pattathanam
Location in Kollam, India
Pattathanam
Pattathanam (Kerala)
Pattathanam
Pattathanam (India)
Coordinates: 8.88°N 76.6071°E / 8.88; 76.6071
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Government
 • BodyKollam Municipal Corporation(KMC)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691021
Vehicle registrationKL-02
Lok Sabha constituencyKollam
Civic agencyKollam Municipal Corporation
Avg. summer temperature34 °C (93 °F)
Avg. winter temperature22 °C (72 °F)
Websitehttp://www.kollam.nic.in

Schools and colleges

Schools and colleges located in the area include Vimala Hridaya Girls High School, Kristhu Raj Boys High School, Balika Mariyam LPS, Fatima Mata National College and Bishop Jerome College of Engineering. The SNDP Upper Primary School was selected for an International School Award (ISA) by the British Council in 2011.

Notable individuals

Notable individuals born in Pattathanam include:

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