Vedic Village Kodungallur
The small country town of Kodungallur is a place of historical importance, which is situated 29 km Northwest of Kochi and 38 km from the town of Thrissur.
Kodungallur situated on the west coast, was once a great port during the time of the Chera rulers of Tamil Nadu. It was known to the Greeks as Muziris and is a place immersed in rich history. Kodungallur or Kodungalloor, surrounded by backwaters and the sea was also known as Cranganore and has an illustrious past, to tell. The ancient port here at Kodungallur was a busy port in the first century BC and was the gateway for various religious faiths like Christianity, Judaism, Islam and others. Cargo vessels from West Asia, Mediterranean and East Africa used to drop anchor at the Port of Muziris. St. Thomas, the apostle of Jesus Christ is believed to have set foot in Kerala through the Muziris port and so did the Islamic missionaries. It is here that India’s first church, St. Thomas Church and the first mosque, Cheraman Jumma Masjid, are located.
It contains sites important to three of the major religions of the country Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. The Sree Kurumba Bhagavathi Temple is famous for its majestic Bharani festival. This is the time where one can witness the largest congregation of oracles in the State. It is also in Kodungalloor, the Cheraman Jumma Masjid, which resembles a temple in appearance and is the first mosque in India where Jumma prayers were started and here lies an ancient lamp, sacred to people of all religions.
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Situated at the heart of Kerala, Kodungallur enjoys commendable connectivity. It is located at almost equal distances from both Thrissur and Kochi and is connected from both the Southern and the Northern part of Kerala. What makes this town unique from other small towns of Kerala is its waterway. The West Coast Canal is an important navigable area in India with high tourism potential.
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The mosque is the first mosque built in India. It was built in 629 AD by Malik Bin Deenar, it is also the second oldest mosque in the world to offer prayers. The mosque is constructed in the architectural style of Hindu temples, which is something very unique. Unlike the other mosques in the region that face westwards, this mosque faces the east. The mosque has an ancient oil lamp which always burns and is believed to be more than 1000 years old. People of all religions bring oil for the lamp as an offering. The mosque is named after the ruler of that time, Cheraman Perumal.
The Goddess Bhagwati temple at Kodungallur is very popular throughout Kerala. The temple is believed to have been constructed during the reign of Chera King Cheran Senkuttuvan. Famous festival occasions here are the Bharani and Thalappoli festivals. The Bharani festival at the Kodungallur Bhagwati temple is one of the grandest in Kerala. The month long festivities here commence from the Bharani asterism in the month of Aquarius to 7 days after the Bharani asterism in the month of Pisces. During this occasion, one can also witness the largest congregation of oracles, not seen anywhere else in Kerala. The social historian of Kerala, William Logan observed in 1887 that after Onam, the national festival of Kerala, Kodungallur Bharani was the most important celebration in the state.
St. Thomas, the apostle of Jesus Christ is believed to have landed in Kodungallur in 52 AD. The St. Thomas Church established by him here houses ancient relics. Many a church in West Asia considers him as the father of its faith. At Kodungallur, he established the first Christian church in India and is the architect behind some of the other Churches in Kerala
This fort built by the Portuguese in 1523 A.D. is also known as Cranganore Fort. The Dutch took possession of it in 1661 and later it came under the control of Tipu Sultan. The Dutch wrested it back from Tipu Sultan, but the fort eventually came under the control of Tipu, who destroyed it in the following year. The remains of the fort show that the original fort wall was 18 feet in thickness. The ruin is also known as Tipu’s fort. The fort is about 2 km from the town of Kodungallur. Kaddipuram Beach at Kodungallur attracts beach lovers and watersports enthusiasts with its golden sandy shores and palm fringed coastlines. Ruins of Kotta Puram Fort are yet another attraction that draws tourists.
One of the oldest Shiva temples in south India, the Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple is located in the Methala village, south of Kodungallur. The sixteen pillared Namaskara Mandapam in front of the sanctum sanctorum has the temple renovation year engraved as 1801. This temple hosts a rare event in Kerala. It is the Anayottam or the elephant race, which is held as part of the annual temple festival. The occasion of Shivaratri is also celebrated
