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Ernakulum Travel |
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Distance : 217km from Thiruvananthapuram
Population : 558,000
Ernakulam provides a pleasing mix of scenic splendor and industrial progress. Overlooking the vast expanse with the Arabian Sea, the district adjoins Alleppey and Kottayam to the south, Trichur to the north and Idukki on the east. Watering the region are rivers such as the Periyar and Muvattupuzha.
Eranakulam Travel Guide
The Legendary Tale
Ernakulam has its own set of anecdotes explaining the origin of its name. Prevalent amongst the regional populace is the tale of Devalan, the senior disciple of Kulu Muni. Therefore of a curse, Devalan is said to possess grown a serpent's hood on his head because of which he was known as Nagarshi. Pleased with Nagarshi's single-minded devotion, Lord Shiva (the Destroyer inside the Hindu Holy Trinity of Creator-Preserver-Destroyer) granted him moksha (salvation).
Ernakulam is regarded as like a derivation of Rishinagakulum, the name given to the tank exactly where Nagarshi attained salvation. One can't rule out the possibility of the district getting acquired its title in the words Irainar Kalam (spot of Lord Shiva).
History of Ernakulam Kerala
The historical past of Ernakulam comprises mainly the rise and development from the erstwhile princely state of Cochin. Since certain areas in the former states of Malabar and Travancore type part from the district as well, their histories are intimately connected to that of Ernakulam. But Cochin came into the limelight only about 1341A.D. when it emerged as being a major port (see Kochi).
Although Kochi is the industrial funds of Kerala, Kaladi, Kanjiramittam, Chennamangalam and Alwaye beckon the spiritually inclined. Various granite slabs with Hebrew inscriptions found in the Jewish synagogues, are of terrific value to historians.
Being the most economically developed district in Kerala, Ernakulam boasts of lots of huge and small-scale industrial units. Festivals which are an integral component of the shrines in Kerala maintain the tourist entertained throughout the yr although on their Kerala travel trip. Ernakulam hosts one of the most well-known regattas of Kerala throughout the festival of Onam.
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