Panayannarkavu

Panayannarkavu is a small village In Thiruvalla Sub-District on Parumala Island in the Pamba River in Thiruvalla taluk of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. The village is known for the presence of the Parumala Valiya Panayannarkavu Devi Temple, of which Saptha matha (Seven Goddess) is the presiding power. There is also a temple of Siva on the premises. Panayannarkavu is 3 km from Mannar, a village known for its bell-metal lamps and vessels. Until recently, esoteric tantric rituals were conducted in this Saktheya temple.