The place is believed to have been located in the midst of Ponthanpuzha forest centuries ago.
The place had a tragic history and was believed to be haunted.
From then on, the place is believed to provide aegis to Mangalyam.
Many places are believed to still contain enormous amounts of water ice that was associated with glaciers.
The place is believed to have trade relations with Middle East from centuries ago.
The sacred places are believed to "have their own 'spiritual properties and significance'".
The place is believed to be the birthplace of Nammalvar.
The place is believed to have worshiped gods representing water, earth, fire and wind.
These places, along with hospitals and other vital facilities, are believed to have some kind of immunity to the plague.
Both these places are believed to have burnt down in the Middle Ages.