21-467: Changanassery , ( Malayalam : ചങ്ങനാശ്ശേരി ; IPA: [t͡ʃɐŋːɐnaːʃeːɾi] ) is a municipality in the Kottayam district of Kerala , India. It is located 17 km (10.6 mi) south of the district headquarters in Kottayam and about 115 km (71.5 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram . As per the 2011 Indian census , Changanassery has a population of 47,485 people, and
42-639: A child) and Vidyāraṃbhaṃ . Year Some of the most notable temples are: Adi Shankara, the originator of Advaita Vedanta, was born in Kalady and was likely a Nambuthiri . Many Hindu saints and swamis from many castes have lived in Kerala. Sree Narayana Guru , Enadinatha, Ilakkulaccanrar, Tiruppana were all outside the Brahminical caste fold; Cheraman Nayanar was a Kothayar; and Chattampi Swamikal , Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi and Swami Chinmayananda ,
63-520: A population density of 3,517/km (9,110/sq mi). Changanassery is an important market town, was historically one of the centres of administration and culture in the Central Travancore region. The Changanassery market, established in AD 1805, served as the main trading point in the transport of rice, pepper, dry ginger, and piece goods between the coastal areas in the west and the mountains of
84-820: A significant minority, constituting 35% of the population. Muslims constitute 17% of the population. The headquarters of the Nair Service Society , an organization created for the social advancement and welfare of the Nair community of Hindus, is located in Perunna. Changanassery is also the center of the Archdiocese of Changanassery , one of the largest dioceses of the Syro-Malabar Catholic church in India. Changanacherry's The Holy Trinity Church
105-880: Is governed by the Changanacherry Municipal Council.Ms Beena Joby is the chairperson of the municipality and the vice chairperson Mr Mathews George. It heads the taluk Kachery (office). It also heads the Munsiff's court and the judicial first class magistrate's court. Changanacherry assembly constituency was a part of Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency) . However, after the Delimitation Commission's Report in 2005, in order to retain Mavelikkara Lok Sabha Constituency, Changanacherry segment in Kottayam and
126-522: Is regarded as one of Kerala's first "born-again" churches, having had a major influence on the development of the state's new Christian identity. There was a Vedic school at Vazhappally Salagramam (Vazhappally Shala) in ancient times during the rule of the Thekkumkur . It was run exclusively for Brahmins. It is the oldest educational institution in Changanassery on record. The Vazhappally Sala
147-399: Is the largest religion in Kerala and Hindu lineages together make up 54.7% of the population of the state according to the 2011 census . Hinduism is the most widely professed faith in Kerala. According to 2011 Census of India figures, 54.7% of Kerala's residents are Hindus. Hindus represent the biggest religious group in all districts except Malappuram . The legends regarding
168-501: The 2011 Indian census Changanassery municipality has a population of 47,485, an 8.2% decline from the 51,967 registered in 2001. Of this, 48.13% are male and 51.86% are female. The total population of the Changanassery UA is 127,987, of which 48.29% are male and 51.71% are female. The percentage of children below the age of 6 was 8.9% in Changanassery and 9.02% in the Changanassery UA. The literacy rate of Changanassery in 2011
189-588: The Nair caste. The Parayas of Kerala claim descent from Vasishtha . There is a shrine in Kollengode in memory of a lower-caste saint, Paakkanar. The theatrical dance of Rapayan Tullal is narrated by a descendant of Pakkanar. The Periya Puranam , possibly written by a Paraya, describes the Parayas. Swami Sathyananda Saraswathi is popularly regarded as the father of contemporary Hindu renaissance in Kerala for
210-469: The Anchuvilaku, Changanassery Market and College Tower of SB College stand as landmarks in both Changanassery and Kottayam The first recorded history on the origin of Changanacherry is obtained from Sangam period literature. According to Sangam era documents, Uthiyan Cheralathan (Perum Chorru Udiyan Cheralathan, Athan I, or Udiyanjeral - AD c. 130) is the first recorded Kera Chera dynasty ruler of
231-671: The Hindu God Krishna . Various practises of Hinduism are unique to Kerala. Worship of Shiva and Vishnu is popular in Kerala. Lord Krishna is worshipped widely in all parts of Kerala, Guruvayur being one of the most famous temples in the state. Malayali Hindus also worship Bhagavathi as a form of Shakti . Almost every village in Kerala has a Bhagavati Goddess. Hindus in Kerala also strongly believe in power of snake gods and usually have sacred snake groves known as Sarpa Kavu near to their houses. Malayali Hindus have ceremonies such as Chorunu (first feeding of rice to
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#1732772087225252-482: The Sangam period in ancient South India. Historically, Changanassery was a major regional centre, serving as a connecting hub. It also hosted one of the most famous markets in Kerala. The town served as the capital of the Thekkumkur kingdom in the 15th century. From the mid-16th century, Changanassery was annexed into Travancore , and remained a part of it till the formation of the state of Kerala in 1956. The city
273-838: The cradle of Syrian Christians in Travancore Region. Puthurpally Juma Masjid is a famous mosque in Changanassery noted for its iconic Chandanakoodam Perunnal.Changanassery is famous for being one of the few places in Kerala having religious harmony and peace. Malayalam language Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.133 via cp1102 cp1102, Varnish XID 547727592 Upstream caches: cp1102 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:34:47 GMT Hinduism in Kerala Hinduism
294-552: The east. The "Anchu Vilakku" lamps were installed by the locals in 1905 near the boat jetty, and continues to serve as a symbol of the religious and ethnic harmony of the region. Changanassery is also famous for SB College , one of the oldest and prestigious institutions established by Catholic Church in 1922 and for providing higher education to Travancore Region in Kerala in beginning of 20 th Century. The College Tower of SB College, with Christ The King on top of it, continues to stand as symbol for wisdom and education in Kerala. Thus,
315-635: The neighbouring constituencies in Alappuzha and Kollam districts were put together under Mavelikkara constituency . Sri. Kodikunnil Suresh represents Mavelikkara constituency in Parliament and Sri. Job Michael represents Changanacherry Constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly now. Changanassery has a tropical monsoon climate. There is significant rainfall in most months of the year. The short dry season has little effect on
336-430: The origin of Kerala are Hindu in nature. Kerala produced several saints and movements. Adi Shankara was a religious philosopher who contributed to Hinduism and propagated the philosophy of Advaita . He was instrumental in establishing four mathas at Sringeri , Dwarka , Puri and Jyotirmath . Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri was another religious figure who composed Narayaniyam , a collection of verses in praise of
357-648: The overall climate. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is Am. The temperature here averages 26.3 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is about 2979 mm. The Indian census collects statistics for both the Changanassery municipality and the Changanassery Urban Agglomeration (including its surrounding panchayat areas). The Changanassery UA includes Changanassery municipality as well as neighbouring panchayats like Paippad , Thrikodithanam and Chethipuzha in Vazhapilly panchayat. As of
378-467: The victorious movements he led for temple rights and the establishment of Hindu Aikya Vedi for integrating people of all castes into one religion. He is reckoned as the greatest karmayogi to uphold Sanatana Dharma since Swami Vivekananda internationally. Sree Narayana Jayanti ( Narayana Guru's birthday ) and Sree Narayana Samadhi Day (the occasion of his samadhi ) are public holidays in Kerala. Mata Amritanandamayi , known among her devotees as Amma ,
399-538: Was Syro Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Changanassery with Archbishop House in Aramanapady. The Changanasserry Archeparchy with Ernakulam Archeparchy constitute the major provinces of Syro Malabar Catholic Church. St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral Church also known as (Changanasserry Valiyapally) is one of the oldest churches in Kerala. The church is famous for its Dravidian Architecture and Makaram Thirunnal dedicated to Saint Sebastian . Changanassery, thus, became
420-407: Was 97.19% (98.01% for males and 96.45% for females), which was higher than the state average of 94% and the national average of 74.04%. The literacy rate of the Changanassery UA in 2011 was 97.56% (98.19% for males and 96.98% for females). Religion in Changanassery (2011) According to the 2011 census, Hindus are the plurality with 48% of the population adhering to the religion. Christians form
441-454: Was destroyed by army of Ramayyan Dalawa during the Battle of Changanassery between Thekkumkur and Travancore in 1790. There is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva viz., Kalarickal Manikanda Swami Temple situated in Changanassery. Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple is another ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. One of the first archeparchy established prior to Syro Malabar Church
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