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Ammadam (Ammayude Idam or Aa madom, literally meaning 'the place of mother'), is a village in the Thrissur district of Kerala state in India, where traditional Christians, Muslims's Hindus reside in peace in the communally turbulent India.^{[citation needed]} Ammadam is about 8 km (5 mi) away from the town of Thrissur. Until recently, the main occupation of the residents was farming or related to agriculture. The area is under the Parlam panchayat. The paddy fields of the place are called Kole and these fields are below sea level. (Kole refers to a particular type of paddy cultivation carried out from December to May and in Malayalam this word refers to a bumper yield. The Kole lands are highly fertile from the silt deposited by the flood-waters). Ammadam is separated from the sea by a small dam in Enamavu, called Enamavu Bandu.

Lately, Ammadam has been the choice of the local people in Kerala for farm and village tourism. Ammadam is surrounded by Thrissur Kole Kayal (wetlands) that attracts migratory birds in the months of October through December. Notable among them are the spot-billed pelican and the Rufous babbler.

Churches and temples

St. Antony's Church is the oldest catholic church of the region, founded in 1803,^[1] now having a congregation of about 1000 families.^{[citation needed]}

Unfortunately the original St. Antony's Church is demolished and a new Church is being erected. The reason to demolish the antique structure was that it was too small for a 1000+ family parish.

Festivals

The yearly held Munnila Pooram at Mullakara Mahavishnu Temple attracts thousands of people and is known for the Melam and for the Fire works which stands one among the best in the district. The festival is celebrated April/ May on the day of Tiruvonam according to the Malayalam Calender.

The annual festival on 26 January at St Antony's Church is another event which attracts thousands of people.

There are two main temples at Ammadam. One is situated near to the place called Parppakadavu( Paninjayath Desam) and the other one located in Mullakara. Both temples are for Lord Vishnu.

Education

The St. Antony's Higher Secondary School at Ammadam was founded in 1942 and Plus two section became a part in 1998. About 70 teachers are currently working in this school and there are nearly 2500 students.

Health

Ammadam has a Primary Health Center run by the Kerala State Government.

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