Venganoor

Mekkumkara Sree Neelakeahi Mudippura a temple dedicated to goddess Bhadrakali is situated in Venganoor. The temple is famous for Paranettu maholsavam, which may lasts for months and conducted in every 6 years. The temple is also known for kalamkaaval which is attended by a huge number of pilgrims.

Venganoor has its own place in the history books as it is the birthplace of legendaryAyyankali a social reformer who worked for the advancement of deprived untouchable people in the princely state of Travancore. Mahatma Ayyankali Smarakam is also situated in Venganoor.

Venganoor pillai, of Ettuveetil Pillamar who were nobles from eight Nair Houses in erstwhile Travancore lived here.