Kunjithai

Kunjithai (meaning "small coconut tree" in Malayalam) is a small village in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India. It is about 26 km from Ernakulam City. It is a lakeside village with the Pallipuram Lake as its western boundary. The ancient port town Muziris (Pattanam) shares its boundary with Kunjithai.

Kunjithai has a healthy population of the Anglo-Indian community which can be considered the highest in the Paravur Taluk and is one of the prominent Anglo-Indian community in Ernakulam district itself. Kunjithai has two places known as Kotta and Kothalam, which are believed to be the ruins of kings. But nothing remains there apart from the place name. Kunjithai is one of the largest fishing boat manufacturing places in Kerala. There are around 30 boat yards and 2000 peoples working.

KUNJITHAI TEMPLE --- Kunjithai has a famous Temple Kunjithai Sree bala subrahmanya Swamy Temple, popularly known as the Kunjithai Temple. Majority of the people depend on fishing for their livelihood. The temple is situated on the banks of Periyar river. Kunjithai Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Palani Murugan. This temple is under "Sree Chithira Vaala Samajam". www.kunjithaitemple.in