Chenkara
Chenkara is a small village in Kothamanglam Ernakulam Kerala, India. It is located on the bank of the Periyar. It is also near Bhoothathankettu, a tourist place in Kothamangalam.
Temple
Chenkara cavu is a temple situated in the middle of village. The main deity is Naagarajavu. The main festival is Sarpampattu, which is conducted once every three years. During the festival Naagarajavu is believed to enter devotees' bodies, and they will dance like a snake in front of 'Sarpakalam'.Tourist destination
Chenkara is located 8 km from the Thekkady Tiger Reservoir and Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala. This is an emerging and untouched tourist destination located near the famous South Indian tourist destinations like Thekkady, Kuttikkanam and Vagamon.Chenkara is surrounded by a range of eight mountains which include Kurisumala and two brother hills, locally called Annan and Thampi hills. A beautiful pond on the extreme top of Cross hills around 4500 feet high, Chenkara is known for its lush green surroundings and meadows of tea plantation.