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Irinjalakuda is the headquarters of the Mukundapuram Taluk and is a Grade-I municipality.[5] Irinjalakuda Revenue Divisionwas formed in May 2018. It is headed by a Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO). The office is situated in the Mini Civil Station Annexe building.
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The name Irinjalakuda has been derived from "Iru" and "Chaal", meaning two streams. According to another legend, the origin of the name Irinjalakuda came from 'Irinjalikoodal'. 'Koodal' simply means merge, merging of two rivers. So it shows that Irinjalakuda may have gradually developed, from 'Irinjalikoodal', that derived from 'Inangikoodal', mean...
According to Hindu mythology, Irinjalakuda was created by sage Parasurama. According to Keralolpatthi, out of the 64 gramas (villages) established in Kerala (Out of these 32 Malayala Gramas & half Thulu grama viz. Manjeswaram are in the present Kerala and 31 1/2 Thulu gramas in the coastal Karnataka), Irinjalakuda was the head of some of them. Irin...
The following text is a translation of the scholarly work titled 'Koodalmanikyam Temple and Kerala Society' published in Sahapedia. https://map.sahapedia.org/article/കൂടല്മാണിക്യം-ക്ഷേത്രവും-കേരള-സമൂഹവും/10626 The fact remains that the Iringalakuda temple is centuries old, regardless of the oral stories. The stone inscriptions found inside the tem...
In 1762, Maharaja Kingdom of Cochin formed Mukundapuram taluk by adding Mapranam nadu and parts of Nandilathu nadu to Mukundapuram nadu (Muriyanadu). In the last decade of the 18th Century, the last Naduvazhi Nambiar of Mukundapuram nadu (Murija nadu) died and Sakthan Thampuran confiscated all the powers and properties of Mukundapuram Nambiar and M...
Irinjalakuda has a rich cultural history associated with the UNESCO- recognised classical dance form Koodiyattam. Natanakairali - Research Training and Performing Centre for Traditional Arts, Irinjalakuda, is a prominent institution that imparts training on this ancient art form. Government-aided Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam near Koodalmaniky...
There are a number of good cinema halls in the town. JK Cinemas with two screens (Located in Kizhuthani), Chembakassery Movies with three screens, MAS Movies with two screens and Varna Cinemas with a single screen (Mapranam) are the major theatres in the town. Besides this, the town often hosts various cultural programmes organised by socio-cultura...
Demographics
India census, Irinjalakuda had a population of 28,741. With the amalgamation of Porathissery Panchayath with the municipality, the total population has crossed 50,000. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Irinjalakuda has an average literacy rate of 96% which is much higher than the national average of 74.65%. While male literacy stands at 97.12%, female literacy is 94.56%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Religion
Its St. Thomas Cathedral is the episcopal see of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Irinjalakuda (Chaldean = Syro-Oriental Rite). Before the arrival of Tipu Sulthan to Mukundapuram Taluk in December 1789 the headquarters of Padruado Archbishops of Cranganore (Kodungallur) of Nazranis (Padruado faction of Syro Malabar Catholic Church) was at Pookkatt (Aripalam). (See Varthamanapusthakam of Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar, Gobernador and ArchaDeacon of late eighteenth century). Sakthan Thampuran b...
The famous actor Innocent was born here. Innocent is an Indian film actor best known for his work in Malayalam films who later went on to become Member of Parliament for Chalakudy (Lok Sabha constituency). Tovino Thomas, is an Indian actor, model, and film pro…
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Jul 13, 2018 · Time has not withered the magnificence of the Koothambalam at Koodalmanikyam Temple, Irinjalakuda, which stands tall as a performance space Published - July 13, 2018 10:29 am IST - Thrissur V ...
May 2, 2018 · Main Entrance to the Temple. Legends on how the temple was named “Koodalmanikyam”. The word “ Koodalmanikyam” is a malayalam translation of the Sanskrit word “Sangameswara”. Legend 1: There is a folklore about how the name of this temple originated.It is said that one day the Idol emitted a magnificent bright light from it’s forehead.
Mar 20, 2024 · Introduction:Welcome to the Koodalmanikyam Temple, a special place in Irinjalakuda where history, art, and spirituality come together. In this blog, we'll explore the temple's story, its beautiful architecture, and why it's a meaningful destination for many.History and Significance:The Koodalmanikyam Temple is an old and important place in Kerala. It's unique because it's one of the few ...
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Jul 9, 2024 · Irinjalakuda is a Municipal town in Thrissur district, Kerala and is famous for Koodalmanikyam temple. Irinjalakkuda in former days is believed to have the confluence of two rivers; the place name Iruchalkkidai suggests such a conjecture. The Lord at the confluence is thus known as Sangameswara. Though the two rivers (Kurumali River and ...
