Kothakulangara

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Kothakulangara (Malayalam: കോതകുളങ്ങര) is situated 400 m (¼ mile) north of Angamali town on the National Highway 47, in Ernakulam District, Kerala, India. Wards No 2 ,3 and 4 of Angamali Municipality are included in Kothakulangara.

Kothakulangara is famous for the Bhagavathi Temple which comes under Travencore Devaswaom Board. The wealth it possessed caused Devaswam Board upgraded this temple to a Major Temple. Bhagavathy in this temple is very powerful. The festival in this temple is in January or February. The auditorium in this temple was open for the devotees of Sabarimala on the season.

The following is a local legend.

In ancient days one Nampoothiri was carrying a Bhagavathy statue on the way to his home. Upon seeing a pond he placed the statue on the banks and began to bath in the pond. After some time he heard a sound of somebody jumping into water. The statue was missing. He realized that the Bhagavathy wanted to stay at that Place. He named the place Kotha kulam kara. Kotha is the other name of Bhagavathy, kulam is the Malayalam word for "pond" and kara is the Malayalam word for "place".

Kothakulangara has a mostly Hindu population. Famous Hindu Nair Families live there. It has more than 400 houses. Most residents are related to each other. Orma Marble Palace is situated at Kothakulangara. Kothakulangara is enriched with the natural beauty of the Canal Branch of the Chalakudy River. The KG Hospital, one of the well known hospital in angamaly is situated near to this place. Don Bosco of the Salesian Fathers started a school here . There are multiple business initiatives started by the citizens of Kothakulangara over the last few years who now serve the town. Sivan's kada and Appissi Offset printers being the two prominent business establishments in this category.

Cultural activities are being conducted annually by NSS Karayogam. It is the one of the oldest Nair service society Branch.

Many working in Angamaly regard the area as a desirable place to live, largely due to the peaceful atmosphere. NRI's residence is given for rent to them for reasonable rates.