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Geography[edit source | edit]

Chemmuthal is surrounded by a number of water resources such as ponds, wells, and canals along with agricultural land. Most of the farms in the area specialize in growing bananas, coconuts, and rice among other crops. The landmark in Chemmuthal is Mannakuly Sree Dharma Sastha Temple which is surrounded by nature. The temple neighbours a pond called Thodakulam. Many of the people from nearby villages use this pond for their daily purposes, as well as the main source for irrigation.

Religion[edit source | edit]

The main temple in Chemmuthal is Sree Dharma Sastha Temple (ஸ்ரீ தர்ம சாஸ்தா). Karthikai (கார்திகை) is the major festival in this temple. During the festival Hindu families will light small lamps in front of there homes to welcome the god/goddess. Throughout Karthikai month dishes, such as kozhukatta and pongal will be served as prasadam, a religious offering, in the temple along. The celebrations also include the lighting of homemade firecrackers, known as chutru. In the evening, singers perform bhajans at the temple. In addition to Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, there are 7 Hindu temples and 3 Christian churches near Chemmuthal.

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