Thiruvonam Mala is a mountain of scenic beauty, a spot covered with fog even at afternoon. This is a place where we can enjoy watching monkeys and birds’ ambience, listening to the rustling leaves in the wind and breathing in the cool fresh air is something worth experiencing. Lying 2200 feet above sea-level, Thiruvonam Mala is considered as the border between two Panchayaths, Kannamangalam and Oorakam. There is a 2000-year-old temple here known as the Thiruvarachanamkunnu Temple. It is completely constructed with granite. This is the second oldest temple in Kerala after the famous Sabarimala Temple. This temple is also known as Sri Sankara Narayana Swamy Temple. A festival is conducted every year in the Malayalam month of Thulam on the thiruvonam day.
It is estimated that around 50000 devotees visit here on the day of Thiruvonam to celebrate this festival. There is a natural spring flowing down the rock from which the Temple gets its water. The beautiful landscape with lush green meadows m trees and shrubs, the small lake all make it a stunning place to visit. Unfortunately, the region is slowing getting spoilt by the carelessness of humans who throw plastics and other wastes. The cold wind that blows from the Western Ghats is a special feature of Thiruvonam Mala. There are also many rare microorganisms and black scorpions in the region. It is also the abode of certain types of sparrows.
