The place is known for the number of places of worship: Kavil Bhagavathi Temple, The Changanacherry Metropolitan Church and the Pazhayapally Muslim jama ath (Juma masjid) are situated less than 100m apart.

Puzhavathu is the birthplace of the music director / playback singer Sree L.P.R.

He was also the President of Nair Service Society and the Travancore Devaswom Board.

Under his helm as the President of Travancore Devaswom Board, many facilities were set up in Sabarimala and various temples.

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