Thiruvalla.com, Kerala, India - Information on tourism, hill stations, agriculture, nature tours, personalities, history, industries, business, education, health, accommodation, religions, events and activities of Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district. Thiruvalla is on the western border of Pathanamthitta District. Formerly some areas of present Changanacherry were parts of Thiruvalla. Now the boundaries of the taluk are Varattar Bridge on the south, Lappalam on the north, Pullad on the east and Edathua on the west.Thiruvalla (previously spelled Tiruvalla) is famous for its various religious festivals, schools etc. It is also the location of Nedumpuram Palace and Paliakkara Palace.The ancient name of Thiruvalla was "Valla vai". The name had some relation with the river Manimala which was known as "Vallapuzha". The mouth is known as "Valla vai".The city has a tropical climate with a temperature variation of a high of 34.4C in summer to a low of 18.5C in winter with a healthy rainfall of 304 cm.
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