Meenachil River originates from Illikkalkallu, Marmala, Wagamon, Kudamuruttimala
and flows through the taluks of Meenachil and Vaikom in Kottayam district
and merges into the Vembanadu Lake. The river is the venue of several
boat races held during the Onam season. It is immortalized through the
booker prize won, Arundhathi Roy's 'God of Small Things'.