Mararikulam, India

Mararikulam, India

Mararikulam India

Mararikulam is a seaside village in the Alappuzha district. The name comes from Marari (Lord Shiva), who is regarded as the presiding deity of the place. The village is home to the famous Mararikulam Mahadevar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva (also called Marari by the locals). Known as a stronghold of communism, the area is also renowned for its beautiful shoreline, commonly called Marari Beach or Mararikulam Beach. Administratively, the village is divided between two panchayats: Mararikulam South and Mararikulam North. Mararikulam North includes parts of Mararikulam, Perunormangalam, Kanichukulangara, Beach, Poklasheri and Chennaveli, while the South Panchayat includes parts of Mararikulam, Kattoor, Pollathai, Valavanadu, Preethikulangara, Omanapuzha, Kalavoor, Pathirapally and Chettikadu.
Recommended airport
Cochin (COK)
Nearby destinations
  • Kochi a 41.01 km
  • Kumarakom a 14.30 km
  • Alleppey a 13.88 km