Onambalam
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Onambalam | |
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Village | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 691 503 |
| Telephone code | 0474 |
Onambalam (ഓണമ്പലം) is a small inland fishing and trading harbour in Kumbalam, Kollam on the shore of Ashtamudi lake. With improvements in road transport its prominence has reduced after 1980s and now it is used as a fish market and a harbour for small inland fishing vessals. A boat race was organized from here during 28th day of Onam every year in the past but has not been conducted in recent years.
The harbour land is owned by St. Micheal's Church and has a beautiful grotto of Mother Mary. From here we will get a scenic view of Ashtamudi lake.
History
The name Onambalam is derived from two malayalam words ഒന്നു (Onnu - One) അമ്പലം (Ambalam - Temple). The place got this name, since there was a milestone indicating it is one mile away from Chittumala Durga Devi Temple. It was an important coir and cashew trading centre, and there was a boat service to Kollam originating from here. As inland water transport lost prominence harbor was abandoned, and was in ruins.
Recent Developments
A new small boat jetty has been constructed here as part of the Ashtamudi Tourism Circuit.
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