Ganapathy temple in Thamarakulam is a very famous Hindu temple and worship centre in Kollam district. The caparisoned elephants from this temple are exhibited publicly during the celebrations of Kollam Pooram. The Ezhunnellippu of elephants from Thamarakulam temple is a regular ritual of Kollam Pooram, witnessed by thousands of spectators.[2]
The Kollam Municipal Corporation unveiled its plan to construct a commercial complex-cum-convention centre and multilevel car parking at Thamarakulam at a total cost of Rs 178.53 crore.
The Kollam Development Authority proposed a shopping mall, office complex and exhibition-cum-trading centre for micro, small and medium enterprises at Thamarakkulam at a cost of Rs 80 crore.[5]