Adoor
—  town  —
Adoor Location of Adoor in Kerala and India
Coordinates	9°06′N 76°26′E / 9.10°N 76.44°E / 9.10; 76.44Coordinates: 9°06′N 76°26′E / 9.10°N 76.44°E / 9.10; 76.44
Country	India
State	Kerala
District(s)	Pathanamthitta
Municipal Chairperson	Oommen Thomas
Population	28,943 (2001[update])
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Codes • Pincode • 691 523 • Telephone • +91 (0)4734 • Vehicle • KL 26

Adoor is a town and a municipality in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala state, India, spread over an area of 20.42 km². The town is located midway between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. It is among one of the three municipalities in Pathanamthitta district.

Etymology[link]

It is believed that the name Adoor is derived from "attipperu avakaasam ulla ooru". Vanjipuzha Chief (Land Lord from Chengannur) got the "attipperu avakasam" (full ownership without tax) from the Maharaja of Travancore.

Demographics[link]

As of 2001^[update] India census,^[1] Adoor had a population of 28,943. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Adoor has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 49% of the males and 51% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Culture[link]

Sree Parthasarathy Temple, Adoor

Sreenarayanapuram Temple, Manakala

The main attraction in Adoor is the Krishna Sree Parthasarathy Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, known here by the name of Parthasarathy. It is one of the oldest Krishna temples in Kerala. Gajamela, the elephant pageant on the concluding day of annual festival at the temple, is the main highlight of the 10-day festival celebrations. Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple Peringanad, Mahavishnu Temple Elamannoor, Sreedharma Sastha Temple Chennampallil, Punthalaveettil Devi Temple Pazhakulam, Sreenarayanapuram Temple Manakala, Kuttiyil Sree Rajarajeswari Temple, Choorakode, Vellaramkunnu Bhagavathi Temple, Vellakkulangara, Sree Bhuvaneswari Subrahmania Swami Temple, Kalathattu are some of the other important temples. There is only one Amman Kovil is located at Kottamukal.

The Chandanapally Valiyapally Church is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Adoor. Chembuduppu (meaning choosing of copper vessels) is a special ritual that has a place in Kerala's cultural history, which take place in Chandanapally every year. Hermon Aramana, the headquarters of Adoor Diocese of Marthoma Church, and the Marthoma Youth Center are other culturally important places in Adoor. Adoor Immanuel Marthoma Church, St. Mary's Orthodox Church, and Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church etc. are churches in the heart of town. Kadampanad, St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kannamkode St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, and the centre of Adoor Diosis of orthodox church is also located near Kannamcode Cathedral. The cathedral has two branches, chapels,in Kottamukal and in Pannivizha. Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church, MC Road, Vadakadathukavu, Adoor Kannamkode Marthoma Church Vellakulangara and St. Gregorios church, Peringanad are some of the other churches of importance in this region.

Mannadi Temple has historical importance due to the sacrifice of Travancore Diwan Velu Thampi Dalava (1765–1809), who fought the British Raj. It is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Adoor.

Maramadi Malsaram bull race is an event that is held at Anandapally, which is a few kilometres away from Adoor. This event attracts national and international visitors. The event, which takes place right after the harvest, is aimed at promoting the spirit of farmers.

Trichennamangalam Temple Peringanadu, Adoor - Peringanadu is a small village located near Adoor. The village boasts of secular feeling entrenched in its soul. It is expressed through various fesivals and celebrations, prominent among them are ulsavam in the month of March. The very famous Shiva Temple, Peringanadu Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple is located here. The Temple is famous for its Kettu Kazhcha during the annual festival continue 10 days Ulsavam. Kettu Kazhcha is the procession of huge chariot (thaeru) and bull (Kaala) made of wood and cloth by groups belonging to different areas (karaa). Pallickal Sree Kandala Swamy Temple, Elampallil Payyanalloor Maya Yekshikkavu Sree Durga Bhagavathi Temple and Hiranyanalloor Mahadevar Temple, Elampallil - Loacted in Adoor Taluk- Pallickal Gramapanchayat. A science society is working at Adoor. Namely National science Movement. They are arranging science lecturers,sky observation at various schools.Akasam Arinja Vazhikalilude(The way we knew the sky) is one hit scientefic program conducted by Dhanoj Naik,secretary of the society.

Schools and colleges[link]

College of Engineering Adoor, Manakala

Kendriya Vidyalaya Adoor

• College of Engineering Adoor, Manakala
• College of Applied Sciences, Adoor
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Adoor
• Institute of Management in Kerala
• St. Cyril's College, Kilivayal
• Arsha Vidya Joythi Public School, Ezhamkulam
• Thapovan Public School, Manakala
• Govt.Polytechnic, Manakala
• TrichendaMangalam Govt. Higher Secondary School, Peringanad
• Holy Angels English Medium Sr. Secondary School
• Govt.Technical Higher Secondary School, Adoor
• Dr. C.T.Eapen Memorial V.H.S.S, Pannivizha
• All Saint's Public School
• St. Mary's School
• Marthoma School
• Holy Matha School
• Holy Matha Centre for Science and Technology
• HIMS, M.G. University Off Campus Centre
• Govt. UPS
• Shrichitra Tirunal Shastyabdapurti Memorial Sr. Secondary School
• Kerala University B.Ed. Centre
• Karuvatta Model LPS (Chirayil Pallikkodam)
• Govt.Boys High School
• Govt.Girls High School
• National Central School (CBSE), Ezhamkulam
• New Man Central School, Mangadu
• NSS Higher Secondary School, Choorakode.
• NSS Higher Secondary School, Vadakadathukavu
• NSS Higher Secondary School, Thattayil
• K V V S Institute of Technology, Kaithaparambu
• K V V S College of Science And Technology, Kaithaparambu
• P.G.M Boys and girls Schools, Parakode
• All Saints Marthoma residencel School, Vellakulangara
• Institute of Language Teacher Education, Adoor (Course offered to B.Ed(Hindi)
• HiTech Institute of Computer Technology
• Bharath Computers and Private ITI Adoor (Course Offered to Health Sanitary Inspector)
• S.P ITC
• M.M.D.M ITC
• Sindhu ITC
• Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala
• G.W.L.P.S, Parakode North
• T.K.M.V.U.P.S, Pannivizha
• St Thomas H.S, Pannivizha
• East L.P.S, Pannivizha
• N.S.L.P.S., Parakode North
• N.S.U.P.S., Parakode

Hotels and Lodges[link]

• HIMAL PALACE LODGE, Kottamukal jn,ADOOR * Tel.+919495516204, +919447594150, +914734226413. * Ideal place for calm and comfortable stay.* Close to the town.* Clean and hygeinic.*Ample parking area.* Easy bus connection to any where,

See also[link]

• Pathanamthitta
• Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency)
• College of Engineering Adoor
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Adoor
• Thejam creative Foundation,Adoor ( All Design works large and small type)

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Adoor

• Official website from the Govt. of Kerala
• Official website of Pathanamthitta district
• Official website of Adoor Muncipality

Bishop T.D. Michael Jakes
Personal details
Birth name	Thomas Dexter Jakes
Born	(1957-06-09) June 9, 1957 (age 55) South Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Nationality	United States
Spouse	Elder Serita Ann Jakes
Occupation	Minister Evangelist Life Coach Author SpeakerActor

Thomas Dexter "T. D." Jakes, Sr. (born June 9, 1957) is the bishop/chief pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch, with 30,000 members, located in Dallas, Texas.^[1] T. D. Jakes' church services and evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter's Touch, which airs on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Black Entertainment Television,^[2] the Daystar Television Network, The Word Network and The Miracle Channel in Canada. Other aspects of Jakes' ministry include an annual revival called "MegaFest" that draws more than 100,000 people, an annual women's conference called "Woman Thou Art Loosed", and gospel music recordings.

In the fall of 2009, Jakes planned on launching a secular daily talk show, syndicated through the CBS Television Distribution group; however, economic troubles in the industry may put his new program into jeopardy.^[3]

In 2005 Jakes accompanied President George W. Bush on his visit to the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. In his book Decision Points, President Bush describes Jakes as "a kind of man who puts faith into action."

On January 20, 2009, Jakes led the early morning prayer service for President Barack Obama at St. John's Church in Washington, D.C., according to NBC News.

Early life and history[link]

On June 9, 1957, Thomas Dexter Jakes was born in South Charleston, West Virginia to Ernest Jakes, Sr., a janitor and entrepreneur,^[2] and Odith, an educator. Even as a child, he was known in his West Virginian neighborhood as "the bad Bible boy." He was also told he would never be able to preach because of his "bad" lisp.^[4] Shortly after his father's death from kidney failure, Jakes decided to go into ministry.^[2] In 1979, with very little funds of his own and with only ten initial members, he founded Greater Emmanuel Temple of Faith as a storefront church in Montgomery, West Virginia. Jakes maintained his day job digging ditches in order to support his ministry until the church was able to support him. During its first 10 years, the church grew to over 1,000 members.^[5] In 1982, Jakes turned to full-time ministry.^[2]

By 1990, his church had moved twice, first from Montgomery to the nearby community of Smithers, and from there to his hometown of South Charleston. In 1993, the church moved yet again within the Charleston area, to Cross Lanes; the building having been formerly a bank.^[6]

In 1995, when he was 38 years old, Jakes started his television ministry.^[4] In 1996, Jakes founded The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, with about 50 families that had relocated with him from his former congregation in Cross Lanes. Jakes purchased the property, which was previously Eagle's Nest Family Church, from W. V. Grant, after Grant was sentenced to 16 months in prison for tax-related crimes.^[7] In its 12 year existence, it has grown to over 30,000 members.^{[citation needed]} Both Jakes and his Potter's House church are unrelated to the Potter's House Christian Fellowship, a Pentecostal denomination founded in Arizona in 1971.

Family and heritage[link]

When he was 24 in 1981, he married Serita Ann Jamison.^[2] They have five children together (Jermaine, Jamar, Cora, Sarah, and Thomas Jakes, Jr.) Jakes is a strong advocate of abstinence and has made appearances on the subject ranging from Good Morning America to Dr. Phil.

On the PBS program African American Lives, Jakes had his DNA analyzed; his Y chromosome showed that he is descended from the Igbo people of Nigeria.^[8][9] According to his family history, it was also suggested that he is descended from them through his grandmother.^[10][11] He is a second cousin once removed of vocalist Will Wheaton and first cousin twice removed of actor James Wheaton.

Christian ministry[link]

Jakes' sermons are broadcast nationally and internationally over television and satellite television. He has written over 30 books, many of which have been featured on the New York Times best-selling list. Jakes is also a songwriter, a playwright, and performer. He founded the Christian record label Dexterity Sounds ^[12] as well as a theater and movie production company.^[13]

Jakes' church, The Potter's House, is active in ministry and outreach both locally and internationally. The Potter's House sends drugs and alcohol counseling to the inner city, volunteers to the elderly, to prostitutes and victims of domestic violence.^[4] Jakes also has a special interest in the continent of Africa, and The Potter's House launched an initiative that brought water wells, medicine, and ministry to thousands of people in and around Nairobi in Kenya.^[13]

Jakes hosted several popular national conferences, including "Woman, Thou Art Loosed," "G Unit: ManPower," and "God's Leading Ladies." Recently, Jakes combined those into a single event called "Megafest." Jakes regularly draws capacity crowds at his conferences and ministry events.^[13]

Awards and accomplishments[link]

Jakes has received numerous honors, including 13 honorary degrees and doctorates. He has also received Grammy and Dove Award nominations for Gospel album "Live at The Potter's House." PBS Religion and Ethics Newsweekly named Jakes among America's "Top 10 Religious Leaders." Time magazine featured Jakes on the cover of its September 17, 2001 issue with the provocative question: "Is This Man the Next Billy Graham?".^[5]

Writings[link]

• Intimacy With God
• Loved by God
• Can You Stand To Be Blessed?
• Naked And Not Ashamed?
• Loose That Man And Let Him Go
• Loose That Man And Let Him Go Work Book
• Positioning Yourself To Prosper
• Reposition Yourself: Living a Life Without Limits
• He-Motions: Even Strong Men Struggle
• Help! I'm Raising My Children Alone: A Guide for Single Ladies and Those Who Sometimes Feel They Are
• Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment
• Promises From God For Single Women
• Woman, Thou Art Loosed: Healing the Wounds of the Past
• Woman, Thou Art Loosed Devotional
• The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord
• Maximize the Moment : God's Action Plan For Your Life
• So You Call Yourself a Man?: Finally Devotional for Ordinary Men With Extraordinary Potential
• God's Leading Lady
• His Lady
• Jesus Walks (with me)
• Lay Aside the Weight
• Daddy Loves His Girls
• The Greatest Investment
• Mama Made the Difference
• TD Jakes Speaks To Men
• Overcoming the Enemy
• Life Overflowing: Six Pillars for Abundant Living
• Not Easily Broken, 2006
• Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't Regret, Atria Books, 2008. ISBN 978-1-4165-4728-0
• The Memory Quilt: A Christmas Story for Our Times, 2009
• Let it go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven , 2012

Filmography[link]

Films[link]

• 2004: Woman Thou Art Loosed — As himself (based on Jakes' novel of the same name)^[14]
• 2009: Not Easily Broken — Allen (based on another Jakes' novel).^[15]
• 2011: Jumping the Broom — Reverend James
• 2010: Munya — Reverend Brian

Further reading[link]

"Biography". Bishop T.D. Jakes. — T.D. Jakes Web site. http://www.tdjakes.com/bishops-bio/. Retrieved 11-24-2011

References[link]

External links[link]

• www.tdjakes.com — official site
• T.D. Jakes at the Internet Movie Database