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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Mamankam

Mamankam was a unique festival of all Kerala importance.It was held once in 12years at Tirunavaya on the banks of Bharatapuzha.It secured to the Zamorin a unique placeand status in the political arena.There are several views regarding the origin ofMamankam.K.V. Krishna Aiyar relates it to the Marga-festival of the Buddhists.The dateof its origin is unknown.References to Mamankam occur ony from the 15th Century.It hasbeen suggested that Mamankam...

kalari

The Kalari was one of the most important institutions of the medieval period in the history of Kerala.In ancient Kerala, the Kalari was a school, which gave instructions bothin arms and letters.With domination of the Namputiris who were expert learners.Kalariactivities were reduced to giving military training.In the middle ages, Kalaris lost theirstatus as educated centres.they became military gymnasiums or fencing schools impartingtraining in...

History of cochin

Kochi was another important Nadu that became independent after the disintegration ofthe perumal kingdom.The Cochin royal house is known as Perumpadappu Swarupam asthey had their original headquarters at Chithrakutam in the Perumpadappu village inVanneri.When the Zamorin invaded Valluvanad in the 13th Century,the Perumpadappufamily abandoned the Vanneri Palace and migrated to Ko9dungallur from where in 1405AD they shifted to Kochi.The aggressive...

Ezhuttacchan

Ezhuttacchan was one of the most outstanding figures in the history of Malayalamliterature.He liberated Malayalam from the clutches of Tamil and Sanskrit and made itpopular.He is rightly regarded as the Father of modern Malayalam language.He was apioneer in the socio- religious movement of the time.Ezhuttacchan appeared at a timewhen there was anarchy and degradation in the political and cultural fields.In a period ofgloom, anarchy and violence,...

Cherusseri

Cherusseri Namputiri is famous as the author of Krishnagatha.He enjoyed thepatronage of Udaya varma, the king if Kolathunad.He composed Krishnagatha inaccordance with the wishes of his patron.Krishnagatha is remarkable for its simplicity andfelicity of expression.However it contain several verses, which come under the class oferotic poetry.While Ezhuttachan tried to rejuvenate society by introducingspirituality,Cherusseri treated Gods, Godesses...

KASARAGOD DISTRICT

KASARAGOD TOWN – District headquarters Chandragiri Fort (4 km from Kasaragod) – Built by Shivappa Naik in the 17th century. Small square shaped fort. Offers view of Chandragiri river and Arabian sea. Vantage point to watch sunset. Mosque and ancient Kizhur Sastha temple nearby. Chandragiri Cruises – Backwater boat trips to nearby islands & palm groves available from Chandragiri bridge. BEKAL (16 km south of Kasaragod) - Planned to be developed...

KANNUR DISTRICT

KANNUR TOWN – “Great Emporia of Spice Trade” in Marco Polo’s travel records. Capital of erstwhile Kolathiri Rajas. Payyambalam Beach (2 km) – Popular picnic spot; clear stretch of sandy beach. Mortal remains of eminent persons from Kerala are laid to rest here. Mappila Bay (3 km) – Beach with remnants of a temple and fort. A sea wall projecting from the fort separates the rough sea and inland water. Modern fishing harbour has been developed under...