Azhuthayar
| Azhuthayar River | |
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 Azhutha river in Peerumedu | |
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| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 9°25′12″N 76°56′26″E / 9.4200616°N 76.9406305°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Pamba River |
Azhuthayar is a tributary of the Pamba River, the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala. It originates from Peerumedu, flows through dense forests and reaches Koruthodu. From there it forms the boundary between Kottayam and Idukki districts. It then crosses the traditional Sabarimala trek route, that extends from Erumeli to Sabarimala, at a place called Azhutha (near Kalaketti Temple) before joining with Pamba River at Kanamala(Pambavalley). Like its parent river, Azhuthayar is also closely related to the legend of Lord Ayyappan, a popular Hindu deity worshipped mainly in Kerala. The river Pamba, ultimately flows around 180 kilometres (112 mi) through towns and villages Ranni, Cherukolpuzha, Kozhencherry, Maramon, Aranmula, Chengannur, Parumala, Neerettupuram, Kavalam, Nedumudi and Thakazhy before joining Vembanad lake.