Kodungallur is a historically significant town situated on the banks of river Periyar on the Malabar Coast in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. It is 29 kilometres north of Kochi by National Highway 66 and 38 km from Thrissur.
What is the religion of Kodungallur?
Towns in Thrissur District – Religion 2011
| Towns | Majority Religion | Hindu |
|---|---|---|
| Kodungallur | Hindu | 63.38% |
| Kunnamkulam | Hindu | 62.06% |
| Chalakudy | Christian | 42.10% |
| Chavakkad | Muslim | 41.87% |
Which district is Kodungallur in?
Thrissur District
Kodungalloor, Thrissur District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism.
What is the old name of Kodungallur?
Kodungallur (anglicised name: Cranganore) is a city in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It was known in ancient times as Mahodayapuram, Shinkli, Muchiri (anglicised to Muziris) and Muyirikkodu.
Can I wear pants in Kodungallur Temple?
For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth. For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
What are the special days of Kodungallur Temple?
The Thalappoli festival is in the month of Makaram (January–February). The four-day Thalappoli commences from the evening of Makara Sankranthi with religious rituals. Big procession headed by richly caparisoned elephants are taken out to the accompaniment of Pancha Vadyam, Paancari, Paandi, etc.
Is Kodungallur rural or urban?
The total area of Kodungallur is 145.39 sq.km with population density of 2148 per sq.km. Out of total population, 14.18% of population lives in Urban area and 85.82% lives in Rural area.
Who is the daughter of Kodungallur Amma?
Chettikulangara Amma
It is also believed that Chettikulangara Amma (the main deity) is the daughter of Kodungallur Amma, brought to that place for the well being of all people at Onattukara (Mavelikara).
Who built Kodungallur fort?
Kottappuram Fort, also known as Crangannoor (Kodungallur) Fort, was built by the Portuguese in 1523 and was named after Thomas the Apostle. it was later enlarged in 1565. It is located at a strategic location on the entrance of the Periyar River before it joins the Arabian Sea.
What is the origin of Kodungallur?
Origin of the modern name ‘Kodungallur’ has multiple interpretations: From koṭuṁ-kall-ūr, meaning ‘place of the grand stone’ in old tamil, because of a huge stone that the Chera king Cheran Chenguttuvan brought from the Himalayas to establish a shrine dedicated to the legendary Tamil woman Kannagi.
What are the rituals of Kodungallur Bharani?
This festival traditionally involves sacrifice of roosters (Kozhikkallu moodal), dance of oracles (Kaavu theendal), lighting the traditional lamp (Revathi vilakku), singing of libelous ballads (Bharanippattu) and smearing of the image of the goddess with sandalwood paste (Chandanapoti Charthal).
What is the population of Kodungallur?
Kodungallur is Taluk in Kerala state, Kodungallur Taluk population in 2023 is 412,154. According to 2011 census of India, Total Kodungallur population is 312,238 people are living in this Taluk, of which 145,998 are male and 166,240 are female. Kodungallur population estimated to be 399,665 in 2022.
