Chengamanad is a small town in Aluva, Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India.

According to legends, the place derives its name from Jangama Muni, who is said to have done penance in a cave in the Munikkal Guhalaya.

They spend much time researching for unknown purposes and communicating with the local people only on occasion for various requirements.

Since the members of these families are spread out in various places and the management of the temple became difficult, administrative powers were transferred to the "Urazhma Devaswam Board".

As of now, the temple administration is done by the "Urazhma Devaswam Board" with active guidance from a committee formed by the local people.

On the last day of the festival called Aarattu, there is a fantastic ezhunnellippu (procession) with seven elephants accompanied by 'Panchavaadhyam' and 'Paandimelam'.

Munikkal Guhalayam located atop a hill at Chengamanad (30 km north of Kochi),is a place shrouded in mythology.

A famous Lord Murugan temple is located on the spot where the sage is said to have meditated which was later consecrated by Chattambi Swamikal in 1898.

Another story goes that Lord Murugan also called "Guhalayam" had made this place his abode, hence the word "Guhalavam" It's a small temple located in Thallakolly in Chengamanadu.

Chengamanad is 10 km from Aluva Town by road on the Parur - Angamaly bus route.