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43-895: Kurup is an Indic surname. Notable people with this surname include: Achutha Kurup (died 2017), Indian volleyball player, coach and naval officer Arthur Joseph Kurup (born 1982), Malaysian politician, lawyer and economist Ashwathy Kurup (born 1970), Indian former actress, costume designer and dancer Azhakathu Padmanabha Kurup (1869–1931), Indian Sanskrit and Malayalam scholar and poet B. Madhusoodhana Kurup (born 1954), Indian ichthyologist and academic administrator Debbie Kurup (born 1979), English actress Deepika Kurup (born 1998), American inventor, scientist, and clean water advocate G. Janardhana Kurup (died 2011), Indian lawyer and communist politician G. Shankara Kurup (1901–1978), Indian poet O. N. V. Kurup (1931–2016), Malayalam poet Palattu Koman (also known as Koma Kurup),

86-687: A 'pass' system for trade ships. The region became a separate kingdom c.  1750 , when the then chieftain took the title of Kadathanad Rajah. During this period, there are records of frequent skirmishes between Kadathanad and the ruler of Kottayam as well as the foreign colonial powers of the British, based in Thalassery , and the French, based in Mahé . In legend, Vatakara is the birthplace of Unniyarcha , Aromal Chekavar , and Thacholi Othenan ,

129-738: A member of the Services team for eight years, was their captain for three years. He has played for India for six years since 1966. He trained in coaching after retirement, and joined as volleyball coach at the Sports Authority of India (SAI). He was the one who took the initiative to start SAI in Bengaluru. In 1974, he became India's co-coach at the Tehran Asian Games. After working in Mauritius for three years, he became

172-506: A pioneer of the kalaripayattu Indian martial art form Guru Kunchu Kurup (1881–1970), Kathakali artiste Helen Kurup (born 1986), English actress, sister of Debbie Joseph Kurup (1944–2024), Malaysian politician K. Balakrishna Kurup (1927–2000), Malayalam writer K. K. N. Kurup (born 1939), Indian historian K. N. P. Kurup (born 1938), Indian communist politician and journalist K. Narayana Kurup (1927–2013), Indian politician K. Suresh Kurup (born 1956), member of

215-817: A senior coach at Patyala NIS. Then, after studying in East Germany in 1984, he became the head coach of the Indian national team in 1986. He coached the Indian team that won bronze at the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul. The team under him also won silver in the International Friendship Volleyball Championship held in Japan in 1989. He also coached the team at the 10th Don Republic Championship in Iran. Achutha Kurup also coached

258-528: A small and well-maintained garden with bright flowers, a porch and a handsome cottage and the Museum, renovated in 2013 welcome you. A very dedicated and soft-spoken guide is readily available there to narrate the entire episodes with patience. Some of the prominent displays include the model of the forted village of Kottakkal [Kotta (fort)] constructed by Kunjali Marakkar III, the arms such as the sword used by Kunjali Marakkar, cannonballs and many other war relics of

301-707: A small museum, with collections of ancient swords, cannonballs and knives.The Kunjali Marakkar or Kunhali Marakkar was the title given to the Muslim naval chief of the Inscriptions on the Kunjali Marakkar Memorial at Kottakkal, Vatakara. The Sandbanks recreation area is located on a small peninsula with the Moorad river on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, approximately 3 km towards

344-410: A strong influence on the local economy. Some emigrants work in nearby states like Karnataka , Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra . As of the 2011 Census of India , Vatakara had a population of 75,740, with males constituting 48% of the population and females 52%. Vatakara has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 80%. 11% of

387-790: Is addressed as "Kaliyattom" North of Pazhayangadi Puzha, Kannur, as "Theyyam" South of the river and as "Tirayattom" around Vadakara (Kadathanadu). Villages in Vatakara Taluk The position of the Vatakara Taluk in Kozhikode district is given below: The villages included in the Taluk are: There are many schools, colleges and tuition centers in Vatakara. Amrutha Public School,Pathiyarakkara, Vidya Prakash Public School, Rani Public School, Chorode and Gokulam Public School are

430-498: Is also one of the 7 state legislative assembly constituencies included in the Vatakara Lok Sabha constituency.[1] As of the 2021 assembly election, the current MLA is K.K Rema of Revolutionary Marxist Party of India. Vatakara is located at 11°36′N 75°35′E  /  11.60°N 75.58°E  / 11.60; 75.58 and has an average elevation of 15 m (49 ft). It is situated about 49 km to

473-700: Is an engineering college in Kozhikode district of Kerala, established in 1999. The first engineering college under the Co-operative Academy of Professional Education, Thiruvananthapuram, established by Govt. of Kerala, started functioning in June 1999. 4. Model Polytechnic College Model Polytechnic College, Vadakara is running under the Institute of Human Resources Development established by Government of Kerala. 5. Government Technical High School

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516-645: Is at Vatakara, which is 5 km from temple. The nearest airport is Kannur airport which is 54 km away. Pooram is the important festival here and it is conducted with great pomp and show. The week-long festival begins with Kodiyettam (flag hoisting) and concludes with Arattu. The temple dedicated to goddess Durga has great historical importance as Thacholi Othenan , the legendary martial hero of Kerala, used to worship here every day. Thirty days Mandala Utsavam in Malayalam month Vrischikam (November–December) and Pooram in Malayalam month meenam (March–April) are

559-659: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Achutha Kurup He was born in Vellikulangara Thekke Aminji family in Vadakara , Kozhikode district , Kerala . He started playing volleyball at Vadakara Malabar Gymkhana Volleyball Team. In the meantime he got a job at Sriram Rayons in Jaipur. He died on 14 November 2017 at the age of 75 in Bangalore , Karnataka . Achutha Kurup,

602-600: Is enacted based on ancient stories and the language used is "Tottam pattu", a primitive form of Malayalam. Theyyam shows the Buddhist influence from centuries ago. Theyyam is usually held from October to May every year. The colour of Theyyam is typically red. Velan is described in the Sangam literature 500 CE. It could have been a tribal ritual art which evolved under Buddhism and the Brahminic revival of Hinduism. This art form

645-411: Is from Punjab . His wife Kusum, who played volleyball for Punjab, was a volleyball coach at SAI. His son Anandakurup and daughter Aaradhana kurup are national volleyball players. Achutha Kurup's brother Gopi was also a volleyball player. Vadakara Vatakara , ( Malayalam: [ʋɐɖɐgɐɾɐ] ), (formerly Badagara , French : Bargaret ) is a Municipality, Taluk and a major town in

688-515: The outcome of internal dissensions. The Nileshwaram dynasty on the northernmost part of Kolathiri dominion, were relatives to both Kolathunadu as well as the Zamorin of Calicut , in the early medieval period. Vatakara was the capital of the historical region called Kurumba Nadu, home of the Kurumbar people. In the pre-British era, a major part of the current Vatakara taluk, including

731-598: The Kunjali Marakkars of Kottakkal. During the 16th century CE, Kunjali Marakkars were the admirals of the Zamorin's naval fleet and were famous for their valor and sea battle tactics. The Marakkars established their stronghold in Kottakkal and built a fort there. The last Marakkar, Kunjali IV, was defeated at the beginning of the 17th century by the combined forces of the Zamorin, with whom he had fallen out, and

774-767: The Wayanad district along the Western Ghats section. In the west, like many of the towns in Kerala, Vatakara is flanked by the Arabian Sea . The Kuttiyadi river meets the sea to the south of Vatakara, forming small islands and sandbars near the river mouth. The Kolathunadu emerged into independent 10 principalities i.e., Kadathanadu (Vadakara), Randathara or Poyanad ( Dharmadom ), Kottayam ( Thalassery ), Nileshwaram , Iruvazhinadu ( Panoor , Kurumbranad etc., under separate royal chieftains due to

817-489: The surname Kurup . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kurup&oldid=1254479214 " Categories : Surnames Surnames of Indian origin Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description

860-856: The 4 main private schools in Vadakara. 1.Government College, Madappally Vadakara is a post-graduate campus affiliated with the University of Calicut. 2. The 62nd Regional Centre of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, Vadakara was established at Vatakara in January 2011, serving students from the Malabar region, including the Kasargod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram districts. 3. College of Engineering Vatakara College of Engineering Vadakara

903-600: The Arabian Sea. Set about 2,000 feet above sea level, the small hillock also houses a Muthappan Madapura and dead laterite rocks. Lokanarkavu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated in Memunda 4 km from Vatakara, in Kozhikode District , North Malabar region of Kerala state of south India . Lokanarkavu is a short form of Lokamalayarkavu which means lokam (world) made of mala (mountain), aaru (river) and kavu (grove). The closest railway station

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946-578: The Indian women's volleyball team at the 1982 Delhi Asian Games . He also coached the Indian team at the 1987 and 1989 SAF Games. In 1988, he and Sethumadhavan were selected as the coaches of the Indian team for the 1990 Asian Games by the Indian Volleyball Federation, but due to differences with the Federation, he did not take up the position. He has also represented India as an observer in many competitions. His wife Kusum

989-518: The Kozhikode district of Kerala state, India . The municipality of Vatakara covers an area of 23.33 km (9.01 sq mi) and is bordered by Mahé to the north and Payyoli to the south. It is the headquarters of Vatakara taluk , which consists of 22 panchayats . During the reign of the Kolathiris and Zamorins , Vatakara was known as Kadathanadu . During the British Raj , it

1032-1162: The Legislative Assembly of Kerala Krisha Kurup , Indian actress M. R. Kurup , Indian rocket scientist N. Peethambara Kurup (born 1942), Indian politician Nagavally R. S. Kurup (1917–2003), Indian writer, commentator and broadcaster Neena Kurup (born 1967), Indian actress P. N. V. Kurup (1925–2018), Indian Ayurveda practitioner, researcher and writer P. R. Kurup (1915–2001), Indian socialist politician P. Narayana Kurup (born 1934), Malayalam poet Pran Kurup (1966–2016), Indian entrepreneur and author Saiju Kurup (born 1979), Malayalam film actor Satheesh Kurup (born 1981), Indian cinematographer Shishir Kurup (born 1961), American actor Sooraj S. Kurup (born 1989), Indian composer and film actor Sukumara Kurup (born 1946), Indian criminal Vennikkulam Gopala Kurup (1902–1980), Indian poet, playwright, translator, lexicographer and story writer See also [ edit ] Kurup (film) , Indian biographical film about Sukumara Kurup [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with

1075-517: The Parco specialty hospital. The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society is a unique labour cooperative initiative centered in Madappally that was inspired by the Indian sage Vagbhatananda . The society was registered in 1925. The Lokanarkavu temple is located at Memunda , 5 km from Vadakara. It is closely associated with the heroes and heroines of Vadakkanpattu: Thacholi Othenan,

1118-517: The Portuguese, who resented the interference of Kunjali and his followers in their trade route. The fort was completely destroyed by a bombardment from the sea. However, the Marakkars' knowledge of ship handling and tactics continued to be passed down in the community of seafarers in this area of Vatakara, later allowing the ruler of Kadathanad to establish his supremacy in the sea and to enforce

1161-606: The area currently constituting the Vatakara municipality, was ruled by a chieftain as a feudatory to the Kolathiri kingdom. The remaining part of the taluk was initially part of the Polathiri kingdom and later ruled by the Zamorins of Calicut . The boundary between these kingdoms is believed to have been in the region in Vatakara known as Puduppanam, with the Moorad river forming a geographical boundary. The Kadathanad dynasty

1204-464: The country's earliest naval heroes, who led the first successful defense of India's coast against the European sea power. Payamkuttimala,ECO tourisum A panoramic view of Vadakara and its surroundings is what Payamkuttimala in Kozhikode district has to offer. Located from Panikkotti on Vadakara – Tiruvallur road, lots of travellers come to the hill station to watch the sunrise and sunset and gaze at

1247-468: The hero of Kadathanadu , was a devotee of the Lokanarkavu goddess, Lokanarkavilamma, an aspect of Durga . Three rock-cut caves near the temple are decorated with candid murals and carvings. The annual Hindu festival celebrating Durga, locally called Pooram , takes place during March/April. Two temples adjacent to the Lokanarkavu temple focus on the worship of Vishnu and Shiva. Additional temples in

1290-944: The heroes of the Vadakkanpattu ( ballads of North Malabar ). The Thacholi family home, Thacholi Tharavadu, is still preserved and the anniversary of Thacholi Othenan's birth is celebrated in the Thacholi Manikkothu Kavu temple. Notable temples in the area include Lokanarkavu and Kottakkal Bhagavathi Temple, the second richest temple in North Malabar. Kalari Ullathil Temple is also situated near Vatakara town.The martial art Kalaripayattu originated in Vatakara. Most of Vatakara's inhabitants are labourers and farmers, while some are government employees. A large number of expatriates from Vatakara work in Middle Eastern countries, and their remittances have

1333-606: The major centers of trade at a level with those at Cannanore , Tellicherri and Calicut. Building on a thriving economy led by a strong sea trade, the Kadathanad rulers established a strong naval force which became known as the "Lord of the Seas", since it was the strongest naval force from the Malayalam-speaking region. A significant factor in the rise of Vatakara as a trade center was the rise and subsequent fall of

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1376-407: The nephew of Kunhali III, by name Mohammed Marakar became Kunhali IV. These four Kunhali Marakkars have played such a prominent role in the Zamorin's naval wars with the Portuguese from 1502 to 1600 that they are accredited with the honour of organizing the first naval defense of the Indian coast. Once you enter the massive gates with the ‘sword and shield’ insignia emblazoned on black cast iron door,

1419-486: The north of Kozhikode City, approximately 44 km to the south of Kannur City, and adjacent to Mahé . The town lies by the side of a river variously called the Moorad river, the Kuttiady river, or Kottakkal river. The town's position relative to this river led to it being called Vadakkekara (north bank), later contracted to Vatakara. Towards the east, near the panchayats of Nadapuram and Kuttiady, Vadakara borders

1462-414: The population was under 6 years old. Fishing is one of Vatakara's main commercial activities. The Moorad River flows into the Arabian Sea at a point close to the town. Vatakara is organized around two commercial hubs, the old and new bus depots. The area around the old bus depot contains commercial establishments as old as 100 years. Recently, commerce has shifted to the area around the new bus depot and

1505-440: The region include Kizhakkedathu temple, Sivapuram Sree Mahadeva Kshethram, Arathil Bhagavathi Kottakkal temple, Thuneri Sree Vettakkorumakan Kshethram, Ponmeri Shiva temple, Kalleri Kuttichathan temple, Kaliyampalli temple and Nagath Sri Muchilottu Bhagavathi temple. Thacholi Meppayil Kunjhu Othenan or Mepayil Tacholi Manikoth Kovilakathu Kunji Othena Kurup (Udayana Kurup of Thacholi Manikoth House) or more popularly Thacholi Othenan

1548-500: The road towards Kannur, with many new buildings, including hospitals and flats being built or planned. Nut Street is the distribution center for nuts, including coconuts and areca nuts. Produce flows to collection outlets and is dried, packed, and transported to other states. Northern Kerala is well known for the production of coconuts. Hospitals include the CO-OP Hospital, Asha Hospital, Janatha Hospital, Ceeyam Hospital and

1591-627: The south of Vatakara town. The Sandbanks Bungalow, which was built by Wilfred Vincent Reilly in 1946, stands on this peninsula. The area is owned by the Aditya Birla Management Corporation Ltd and managed by Vadakara Municipality. A coastal police station is being built on the peninsula. Theyyam or Thirayattam is a ritual performance art form that depict the cultural heritage of North Malabar, especially of ancient Kolathunad . Theyyam depicts Shiva bhutaganas , Kali and other deities and cultural heroes. The drama

1634-670: The south of the Murad River. Kunjali Marakkar Museum - The Kunjali Marakkar Museum is located at about 1.5 km from the Sargaalaya Craft Village, at Kottakkal, Iringal (working hours: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Monday is a holiday). It is the old residence of a legendary warrior, who fought valiantly against the Portuguese invaders. Marakkars are believed to be originally Moplas of Malabar, probably differing in exact origin and sub sect and have been traders by profession. The title of Marakkar possibly also derived from

1677-543: The ‘Malayala’ word, marak-kalam, meaning boat [Sea traders]. We can learn from history that the Muslim Naval Chief of the Zamorin (Samoothiri) Kingdom of Calicut (Kozhikode), namely the Kutti Mohammed Ali was bestowed the title of Kunjali in 1507. He was later succeeded by Kutti Pokker Ali (Kunhali II) and then, by the famed supporter of Kunhali II, namely Patu Marakkar (Kunhali III) and subsequently,

1720-609: Was a legendary hero who is believed to have lived during 16th century in North Malabar region of Kerala, India. He is praised in the Vadakkan Pattukal (ballads of North Malabar).[6] [7] Thacholi Ambadi, another renowned martial arts expert, was Othenan's son. The location of the Marakkar fort on the southern bank of the Moorad river, 44 km from Kozhikode and 51 Km from Kannur, is now known as Kottakkal. A building in Kottakkal that belonged to Kunjali Marakkar serves as

1763-546: Was established in 1965 and it is managed by the Department of Education. It is located in urban area. It is located in VATAKARA ... 6. Busthaniya Women's College Sargaalaya Crafts Village Sargaalaya Crafts Village at Iringal, Vadakara sells traditional local art and crafts. Vadakara sandbanks Local beaches include Vadakara sandbanks,park and Kolavipalam Beach at Kolavipalam between Vatakara and Payyoli, to

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1806-489: Was established when a Polathiri royal was forced to cross over to Kolathunadu after an unsuccessful battle with the Zamorins, settled in the region, and married a Kolathiri princess. Vatakara became an important trade center in the region by the early 18th century, exporting agricultural products such as coffee, pepper and coconut. Together with smaller nearby ports at Chombal, Muttungal and Kottakkal , Badagara became one of

1849-611: Was part of the North Malabar region of Malabar District in the state of Madras . The historic Lokanarkavu temple, made famous by the Vadakkan Pattukal (ballads of North Malabar), is situated in Vatakara. A new tardigrade (water bear) species collected from Vadakara coast has been named after Kerala State; Stygarctus keralensis . Vatakara State assembly constituency is one of the 140 state legislative assembly constituencies in Kerala state in southern India. It

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