Pathanamthitta is the abode of the gods. It is aptly called the Pilgrim Capital of Kerala. The hills, the forests, the streams, the rivers and the greenery make it a dreamland. It's the home of the snakeboats, the world's longest oar boats. The Aranmula mirror is unique in the world. The padayani is the echo of the past civilization. The District has some of the greatest human resources in India. It is highly literate and its bank penetration is one of the highest. Amazingly, it has also a negative population growth unlike anywhere in India.