sentences:  Chamravattom is just 4 km from Ponnani by ferry across the Bharathapuzha river but by road, it is about 8 km.The name Chamravattom originates from "Sambaravattom", where there was a saint called Sambaran who used to meditate near the river Nila.It has been made famous by the presence of a temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, which is situated 100 meters inward to the river Nila.