Kothamangalam

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The ancient Ekachakra gramam mentioned in Mahabaratha is none other than Kothamangalam. It was famous from time immemorial for the trade between Pandion kingdom and Musris.It is believed that Aryan Brahmins were settled here in Kothamnagalam even in the 1st century AD.The royal route of Madura -Alwaye passes through Kothamangalam.

Due to the Pandian attack on this place , the population fled to adjacent places like Kodanad, Aymuri,Cheranallur etc. and Kothamangalam and the sub-urbs were left uninhabited for 2 centuries in the 8th and 9th centuries AD. The Thrikkariyoor temple near to Kothamangalam is declared as one of the 11 holy temples in Kerala.

St. Thomas is said to have preached in Kothamangalam and many brahmins embraced christianity including, cheladans, uppilappily,Edassery families in Kothamangalam. St. Thomas is believed to have stayed at Venpuram(Kothamangalam)enroute to Musris from Pandion kingdom.
Kothamangalam was famous but no one knew where it was located and hence the old saying,"ethappa kothamangalam".
Historians like V.Kanakasabha, Prof.Joseph Mundassery etc. believe that Kothamangalam was the capital of ancient Chera Kingdom (1st chera dynasty). However, the riddles are yet to be unfolded by appropriate archeological excavations in this area.
Places of interest near to Kothamangalam are;
Nedumbasary Air port-32km
Thattekkad 12 km
Keerampara 8 km
Boothathankettu 12 km
Munnar-80km
Cochin-40
Idamalayar-32 km
Thrikkariyoor Temple
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   10°3'52"N   76°37'19"E

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  • indias verry good place and shiva temble
  • im proud to b a kothamangalian
  • Naganchery St george yakobaya chrch& Bapoogi vayanasala very good.
  • Situated at the foothills of the Western Ghats at a distance of 50 km from Kochi, Kothamangalam is a small charming town with religious and historical importance. In the past, it was a busy commercial center famous for hill produce and spices. The St Thomas Church of the Orthodox Syrians and the St Mary's Church built in the 14th century are the landmarks of this region. Thrikariyoor temple and Marthoma Cheriapally are other important spots. Bhoothathankettu dam is a nearby tourist spot. Cochin International Airport is just 30 km away, and the nearest railway station is at Angamaly, 25 km. Kothamangalam is linked to all major cities by road.
  • i Am Niyas Bakkar living qatar kothamangalam is nice place
  • also known as gateway of high range. first street light of kerala powered from pallivasal project. very good residential area . moderate land cost.knowned for education, sports, business,agricultureand tourism. suitable for retirement life.
  • kothamangalam can be developed for medium scale industry. here sattelite town ship may develop. first reason is nearer to kochi metro city . self sufficient for any kind of development. healthy wealthy people of this area is centrally located and can easly win
  • Prooof of that mahabharatham relation??
  • I am too curious to know that.. why is kothamangalam known as ekachakra gramam? Ekachakra is actually a village in West Bengal. How is it related to Kothamangalam? Someone please reply
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