Pattathanam is a residential area in the city of Kollam in Kerala, south west India. It is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Chinnakkada, the commercial hub of Kollam city. It is home to various educational institutions. Subrahmanya Swami Temple, where annual elephant festival (Pattathanam Gajamela) is held is located here. The Latin Catholic(RCLC) Bharata Rajni Church, Ammannada Ardhanarishvara temple (Family temple of Kaliyilil puthen veedu earlier and presently run by NSS), St. John's Marthoma Church, St. Thomas CSI Church are located in Pattathanam.