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28-634: The kingdom of Parappanad had right over the Vallikkunnu - Kadalundi - Chaliyam - Beypore region, which is often identified with the ancient maritime trading port of Tyndis , which was a major center of trade, next only to Muziris , between the Cheras and the Roman Empire , during Sangam period (1st-4th century CE). Pliny the Elder (1st century CE) states that the port of Tyndis was located at

56-821: 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

84-454: 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 a population density of 3,517/km (9,110/sq mi). Changanassery

112-528: 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 the east. The "Anchu Vilakku" lamps were installed by the locals in 1905 near

140-883: 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

168-522: 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

196-606: The Kshatriya claiming lineages of medieval Kerala along with the neighbouring Vettathunad rulers and the Cochin Royal Family . A major portion of the oldest railway line of Kerala laid in 1861 from Tirur to Chaliyam through Tanur , Parappanangadi , Vallikkunnu , and Kadalundi lies in Parappanad. Lakshmipuram Palace is the royal palace of the Parappanad royal families at Changanassery . Parappanad

224-503: 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

252-469: 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

280-638: The Ayyappa temple. for the family deity, Sastha or Ayyapan. Velu Thampi Dalawa held meetings at Kilimanoor palace while planning uprisings against the British. He handed over his sword at the palace before going into his final battle against the British, and India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad received this sword from the palace and it was kept in the National Museum in Delhi . Afterwards

308-540: The Deshinganadu King, attacked Venad, an army from Kilimanoor resisted and then defeated them. Although a small victory, this was the first time an Indian army had defeated a European power. In 1753, in recognition of this feat, Marthanda Varma exempted the areas controlled by the Kilimanoor palace from taxes, and granted them autonomous status. The present palace complex was built at this time, together with

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336-652: The Portuguese invasion. In 1573-74, Parappanangadi town was burnt by the Portuguese. In the middle of the 18th century, the Royal Family of the Parappanad Kingdom went to Travancore due to the invasion of Kingdom of Mysore . The Koyi Thampurans (aristocratic houses in Travancore who provided spouses for the Travancore princesses) are believed to be descendants of this lineage. They were one of

364-537: 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

392-478: 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,

420-543: The mandate of the last ruler (the Cheraman Perumal) of Chera dynasty , who converted to Islam during the lifetime of Muhammad (c. 570–632). According to Qissat Shakarwati Farmad , the Masjids at Kodungallur , Kollam , Madayi, Barkur , Mangalore , Kasaragod , Kannur , Dharmadam , Panthalayini , and Chaliyam (just opposite to Vallikkunnu), were built during the era of Malik Dinar , and they are among

448-635: 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

476-698: The northwestern border of Keprobotos ( Chera dynasty ). The North Malabar region, which lies north of the port at Tyndis , was ruled by the kingdom of Ezhimala during Sangam period . According to the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea , a region known as Limyrike began at Naura and Tyndis . However the Ptolemy mentions only Tyndis as the Limyrike ' s starting point. The region probably ended at Kanyakumari ; it thus roughly corresponds to

504-618: The oldest Masjid s in the Indian subcontinent . It is believed that Malik Dinar died at Thalangara in Kasaragod town. Chaliyam lies in Parappanad. Parappanad Kingdom was a dependent of the Zamorin of Calicut . Parappanangadi was an important trade centre under the Zamorin, best known for the trade with Arab merchants during the medieval period. In the 16th century, Parappanad saw

532-648: 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

560-451: The present-day Malabar Coast . The value of Rome's annual trade with the region was estimated at around 50,000,000 sesterces . Pliny the Elder mentioned that Limyrike was prone by pirates. The Cosmas Indicopleustes mentioned that the Limyrike was a source of peppers. According to the Legend of Cheraman Perumals , the first Indian mosque was built in 624 AD at Kodungallur with

588-540: The royal families from Parappanad settled in Neerazhi Palace in the 18th century. Raja Raja Varma Koil Thampuran , father of Travancore Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma , was born in Neerazhi Palace in Changanassery. He was part of the royal family of erstwhile Parappanad (Parappangadi and Beypore), Malabar . Maharani Ayilyom Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi built a new palace in Changanassery for her husband and his family members during her reign in 1811, which

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616-730: The son and two daughters of Ittammar Raja of Parappanad royal house were adopted into the Royal house of Venad . Ittammar Raja's sister and her sons, Rama Varma and Raghava Varma, settled in Kilimanoor and married the now adopted sisters. Marthanda Varma , the founder of the Kingdom of Travancore , was the son of Raghava Varma. The nephew of Raghava Varma, Ravi Varma Koil Thampuran, married the sister of Marthanda Varma. Their son became as Dharma Raja Kartika Thirunnal Rama Varma. In 1740, when an allied force, led by Dutchman Captain Hockert supporting

644-631: The sword was moved to the Napier Museum, Trivandrum. Vallikkunnu Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.236 via cp1112 cp1112, Varnish XID 949368007 Upstream caches: cp1112 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:44:15 GMT Changanassery Changanassery , ( Malayalam : ചങ്ങനാശ്ശേരി ; IPA: [t͡ʃɐŋːɐnaːʃeːɾi] )

672-538: 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

700-408: 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

728-525: Was called Lakshmipuram Palace . Until then, the royal family lived in Neerazhi Palace at Puzhavathu . The estate of Kilimanoor originally belonged to a Pillai ruling chief and was forfeited to Travancore by Maharaja Marthanda Varma. The estate comprising several villages was then handed over to the family of the father of the King who had come south from Parappanad in Malabar around 1718. In 1705 ( ME 880)

756-455: 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

784-622: Was originally the ruling family of Parappanangadi in present-day Malappuram district . Palace is located at Puzhavathu near to Kavil Bhagavathy Temple. The Lakshmipuram Palace was built in 1811 AD by Travancore ruler Maharani Ayilyom Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi (1791–1815) on behalf of the family of her husband Raja Raja Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran . Until then, the royal family at the Neerazhi Palace in Changanacherry had been moved to newly built Lakshmipuram Palace. One of

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