Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with Karimeen (Pearl spot), shrimp (chemmeen in the local language) and prawns. The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 m²), and came into existence following preservation efforts from the government
Ashtami at Vaikom - The Mahadeva Temple at Vaikom is one of the most famous and oldest Siva temples in Kerala. The utsavam in this temple is celebrated for twelve days during the dark lunar fortnight of Vrischikam, (November-December) the Ashtami falling on the last day.
Kurinji Ramapuram
Kurinji Ramapuram Photo
Photo at Vaikom Temple
Photo at Vaikom temple
My Home town Visit, December 2009 - Thottakom Vaikom Kottayam kerala.
My Home town Visit, December 2009 - Thottakom Vaikom Kottayam kerala
Boating in Kerala BackWaters. Vembanad Lake
Ernakulam, Kochi, Cochin, FortKochi,
