The village is home to the annual Chandanappally Valiyapally festival, which culminates in a Chembeduppu ceremony. The ceremony attracts a lot of pilgrims.
Health centre
The hospital is Primary Health Center Chandanapally. There are three doctors available and 24 beds.
Educational institutions
Schools include the Rose Dale Residential Senior Secondary School, the Chandanappally Government LP school, Vimalamatha School, and Mar Baselious ITC.
Churches, temples and mosques
Churches and temples include Chandanappally Valiyapally, St Thomas Orthodox Church, Airoorkara Temple, St. Mary's and St. George Catholic Church, and Kotta Palli.