Pampakottu Family

Pampakottu is a prominent Suriyani (Syrian) Christian family of Uthimoodu in Pathanamthitta district. It is a branch of the ancient Pakalomattom Vadakkantedathu Mahakudumbam and shares the legacy of the renowned Pakalomattom Tharavadu Palli.

Pakalomattom Tharavadu Palli

According to known history, 12 families from Pakalomattom tharavadu migrated to Kozhencherry early in the 16th century as an aftermath of the Koonen Kurish Satyam (Coonan Cross Oath). This marked the beginning of the illustrious Pakalomattom Vadakkantedathu Mahakudumbam. A few hundred years later, Pampakottu Thomas Mathai and brothers moved towards the East in search of new agricultural spaces and opportunities; eventually becoming pioneers in developing Uthimoodu as a livable village. (Refer to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uthimoodu)

Uthimoodu Mar Thoma Church

Uthimoodu town which celebrated it's 110th anniversary in 2014, is now the second largest business center in Ranni panchayat. The Pampakottu family also played significant role alongside Mannil and Korattikkara to establish the Uthimoodu Mar Thoma church which is a major religious center in the region best known for the annual Olivu Mala (Olive Mount) convention.

Pampakottu, Uthimoodu