Pattathanam

Pattathanam (Malayalam: പട്ടത്താനം) is a residential area in Kollam, Kerala, India. It is located 4 km from Chinnakkada,the commercial hub of Kollam city. The famous Subrahmanya Swami Temple is located in Pattathanam.The annual elephant festival of this temple, Pattathanam Gajamela is famous. Bharata Rajni Church (Roman Catholic Latin Rite) is located in Pattathanam. The famous Malayalam film actor Mukesh hails from Pattathanam. Another notable personalities include renowned rationalist Sreeni Pattathanam, Ex-Minister/MLA Babu Divakaran, Asianet News Anchor Alakananda, Olympian Suresh.