Tharuvana

Mazhuvannur Temple, Tharuvana

Tharuvana is a small town in Vellamunda Panchayath of Wayanad district, Kerala, India. The place is a junction en route to Mananthavady. The word "tharuvana" is derived from Malayalam words "tharu" ( means please give ) and "ana" ( means cash ). The combined word "Tharuvana" means Please give Cash. Earlier this place was a tax collection point. People give tax here in cash. In the local language people just say "Ana" paid to the Government instead of Tax. The history of Tharuvana dates back to the Pazhassi Raja dynasty. Paliyana Manikadalayam temple four miles from Tharuvana is devoted to Lord ayyapa on parithiyatukunnil and simbolizes the communal harmony in this region, which is open to all irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

Tharuvana junction

See also:

Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram
Karingari
Paliyana
Kommayad

Coordinates: 11°44′N 75°59′E / 11.733°N 75.983°E / 11.733; 75.983


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