Vayalar Rakthasakshi Mandapam

It is a memorial to the hundreds who died fighting against the rule Divan of Travancore

The major landmark of Vayalar is the "Raktha Sakshi mandapam". It is a memorial to the hundreds who died fighting against the rule Divan of travancore Sir cp in 1946. The revolt was orchestrated by the communist party. Kunthrisseril Kumara Panicker (Vayalar Stalin), Kunthrisseril C. Velayudan (Vayalar Mooppan), v s achuthanandan, the ex CM Of kerala were few among many lead the revolt and faced the punishments. Many members of the Kunthrisseril family were killed or arrested during and after the Vayalar revolt. The revolters were armed with nothing more than wooden spears and were overpowered by gun wielding police of erstwhile travancore State. The incident took place on 10th of month of Thulam according to Malayalam calendar. Even to this day 'Thulam pathu' (10th of Thulam) is observed solemnly.

The monument here is in the memory of hundreds who sacrificed their lives in 1946 against the Divan rule. The only weapon they had was the spears made out of areca palm to fight with the rifle laden Travancore Police. Eventually hundreds of men were killed in the shoot out, but their fighting spirit couldnt be put off. They still live in our hearts.

This place can be reached from Vayalar junction if you are coming from Ernakulam or 1.4 kms North of Manorama Jn. in Cherthala town.

Vayalar Rakthasakhi Mandapam is the landmark of vayalar . It is the living memory of Communist member's who were killed by the army of Diwan . It is situated just 1.5 km away from Cherthala. It is located in a big ground ,where political meetings are held . On 10th of thulam it is celebrated as Vayalar day .

Memories of thousands of people who give there life to the nation and for the society. This give an inspiration to fight back with injustice.

Raktha sakshi Mandapam is main attraction of Vayalar.Hundreds of people lost their life with the fight against Divan Sir CP's rule

A place to salute our brave predecessors, who fought against inhuman laws.

More space available..must be utilised for cultural, sports activities