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	The Hindu : Kerala News : CPI trying to regain its lost fortress of Kodungalloor
		KODUNGALLOOR: Kodungalloor had been a bastion of the Communist Party of India (CPI) till the 2001 Assembly elections when Umesh Challiyil of the Janadhipathya Samrakshana Samithi (JSS) won the seat for the United Democratic Front.
		While development remains the key electoral issue on the surface at least, political equations are an underlying factor in Kodungalloor.
		The Kodungalloor municipality and all the panchayats, Perinjanam, Mathilakam, Sree Narayana Puram, Edavilangu, Eriyadu and Methala, in the constituency are ruled by the Left Front.
	www.hindu.com /2006/04/25/stories/2006042504410300.htm (523 words)

	KODIYETTU UTSAVAM AT THIRUVARATTUKAVU BHAGAVATHI TEMPLE, ATTINGAL KODUNGALLOOR BHARANI UTSAVAM \|\| KOODALMANICKAM ...
		Kodungalloor the ancient capital of Kerala lying about twenty miles north-west of Ernakulam had a hoary past.
		Till recently the administration of the temple was in the hands of the Kodungalloor royal family, but now it is under the Cochin Devasworn Board.
		It is to commemorate this event that the famous Bharani festival is celebrated in the Kodungalloor Bhagavathi temple in Meenam (March-April) every year.
	www.kalakeralam.com /festivals/festivals10.htm (669 words)

	Keralaonline :: Capturing the essence of Kerala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Ministers, leading historians and social activists in the state visited the various historical sites and monuments in Kodungalloor and nearby areas and discussed the course of action to be taken to preserve the rich historic legacy of the ancient town, known in ancient times as Musiris.
		The project aims to develop areas of ancient historical importance such as Kodungalloor Bhagavathi temple, Cheraman Masjid, Azhikkode Mosque, Kodungalloor Kovilakom, Kottappuram fort, archeological area of Pattanam and the Jewish synagogue in Chendamangalam, and will be implemented with the help of the Union Government.
		Kodungalloor was a critical trade link in India's ancient maritime history.
	www.keralaonline.com /newspages/display.php?newsid=2347 (202 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation
		For instance, the Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungalloor, a historical mosque, saw a group of Hindus spread out the table for breaking the fast.
		One of the foremost centres of Kerala’s syncretic traditions, it was in Kodungalloor that St Thomas set foot in the first century to preach the Gospel.
		Short-story writer K.P. Ramanunny and C. Ashraf, winner of the prestigious Edassery literary prize, left their hometowns of Ponnani and Kodungalloor on a trip to various religious centres before worshipping at the Sabarimala, a venture blessed by one of the state’s most popular authors, M.T. Vasudevan Nair.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1031127/asp/nation/story_2616297.asp (389 words)

	Thrissur, Cultural capital of Kerala - Cocohol
		The Lourdes Cathedral, Puthan Pally Church, Vadkkunathan temple, the Guruvayoor temple, Kodungalloor mosque are the famous religious institutions in Thrissur.
		The most important and popular attraction of the district is Thrissur Pooram, a two century old festival celebrated with all pomp and splendor in April/May. A visit to Punnathur kotta, where elephants belonging to the temples in Thrissur and nearby areas are housed, will be an experience of a kind.
		Kodungalloor is also home to a few very well known temples.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/thrissur-kerala.php (1020 words)

	Trichur Archdiocese
		Bishops who came to India from that Church also had their residence at Kodungalloor while they held the title of the "Metropolitan and gate of all India".
		The 'Metropolitan' changed his residence from Kodungalloor to Angamaly in the 16th Century due to certain Political reasons.
		Again on June 22, 1978, Pope Paul VI separated the entire taluk of Kodungalloor, greater part of Mukundapuram and small portions of Paravoor and Aluva to the north of the river Chalakudy from the Eparchy of Trichur and erected the Eparchy of Irinjalakuda by the Apostolic Bull "Trichuriensis Eparchiae".
	www.cbcisite.com /Trichur.htm (679 words)

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		He landed at Kodungalloor (Crangannore) in Kerala in A.D. 52 and kindled the light of faith on this land with the baptism of our forefathers.[1] The ancient Church of Kerala founded by St. Thomas, despite the multitude of vicissitudes she has encountered, continues to flourish to this day.
		The Saint Thomas Christians of India known also as the "Nazaranees," have maintained the treasure of their faith with a sense of genuine honor and orthodoxy; at the same time they have retained the culture, social customs and decorum of the land, while contributing-their share to the Kerala and Indian culture.
		Mar Jacob was the Metropolitan of the Gate of India from 1504 to 1549.
	www.ewtn.com /library/homelibr/kerala.txt (5492 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala News : Project to preserve legacy of Kodungalloor
		The initiative is a sequel to an announcement made in the State Budget, which has set apart Rs.50 lakh for working out a comprehensive plan to protect the historical heritage of Kodungalloor, known in ancient times as Musiris.
		They together visited the various historical sites and monuments in Kodungalloor and nearby areas and discussed the course of action to be taken.
		A committee with Dr. Panikkar as chairman was formed to prepare a plan of action and the Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR) chosen as the nodal agency.
	www.hindu.com /2006/09/15/stories/2006091510050500.htm (286 words)

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		Cranganore/ Kodungalloor: This place is 38 km from Cochin, 3^ hour journey by water-vessels.
		About two thousand years ago Cranganore was a very important port town on the western coast, its name was Mosiris which in course of time was known as Cranganore.
	www.seemyindia.com /kerala/kerala-kodungalloor.htm (267 words)

	Messianic Jews
		The legend is that Mor Joseph had a startling dream (vision) in which he saw the plight of the Christian church in Malabar established by St. Thomas, the Apostle, in the 1st Century.
		Copper plates given to the Jews (kept in the Mattancherry Synagogue) were handed to Joseph Rabban, a first century merchant of Kodungalloor, just as Knai Thoma was given similar copper plates during the fourth century.
		In the songs shared by both groups, it is mentioned that three kings fought bravely and fell when Kodungalloor was burned down in 1524 and the descendants of these three kings, Cheraman Perumal, Joseph Rabban and Knai Thoma fought valiantly to save their town.
	www.drsusanjacob.jesusanswers.com /photo2.html (1965 words)

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		Knai Thomman and his people were welcomed by Cheraman Perumal, the Emperor, and were given permission to settle down in Kodungalloor.
		They built a town in Kodungalloor with a church and 72 houses.
		The natives called it Mahadevar Pattanam meaning town of superiors Later, Cheraman Perumal bestowed them with many princely privileges,and it was recorded on copper plates (Knai Thomman Cheppedu) given to Knai Thomman.
	www.kccna.net (260 words)

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		When the first Syrian Catholic diocese (Vicariate Apostolic of Trichur) was constituted in the fourth quarter of the last century that ecclesiastical division contained three of the seven locations where churches had been founded by Apostle Thomas, viz.
		Kodungalloor, Palayoor, and Parur, in addition to Malayattoor the location used by Apostle Thomas constantly as the place for his long periods of prayer.
		Thus all the existing churches founded by Apostle Thomas coming under Catholic jurisdiction were in the Trichur diocese which also contained, in addition to the location of the first century Kodungalloor church, Kodungalloor township and environs which constituted the Capital of the Imperial Cheras during the first centuries of the Christian Era.
	members.rediff.com /kunjethy/thrissur.htm (584 words)

	Assembly Elections 2001: Expressindia.com in association with The Indian Express
		The three wordsmiths at Konni, Kodungalloor and Beypore are trying hard to be themselves, inside their political garb.
		In pastoral Kodungalloor, which has big population of coconut farmers, coir workers and fishermen, issues like lopsided development priorities make excellent poll planks.
		(With inputs from N.V. Davis in Kodungalloor, Arun in Konni and Salim Joseph in Beypore)
	www.expressindia.com /election/kerala/ker0501.html (608 words)

	kodungalloor
		The foundation stone for a new church here was laid on 13-9-1953.
		The first mosque in India (built in 662 AD) is situated in Methala, 2 km from Kodungalloor.
		The Cheraman Juma Masjid was built by Malik bin Dinar, one of the 13 followers of Prophet Mohammad who reached the ancient port of Musuris on the spice route in Malabar in 629 AD.
	www.gsbkerala.com /temple/rajakodung.htm (1059 words)

	kerala: cultural history and geography - another subcontinent forums
		I have read (just can't remember in which book) that when Hinduism was gaining a stronger presence in Kerala (I guess during Sankaraacharya's time) the Hindu scholars defeated Buddhist scholars in a debate and forced them to leave their temples.
		The History of Kodungalloor, and the temple are indeed fascinating.
		Mathilakam town is very close to Kodungalloor, when traveling from Guruvayoor to Kodungalloor.
	www.anothersubcontinent.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=5233 (4895 words)

	Informat.io on Syro Malabar Catholic Church
		345 Arrival of Thomas of Cana at Kodungalloor
		December 16,1782 Mar Joseph Kariatty appointed Archbishop of Kodungalloor
		Paremmackal Thoma Kathanar Gubernador of the Archdiocese of Kodungalloor.
	www.informat.io /?title=syro-malabar-catholic-church (853 words)

	Indian Christianity
		The legend is that Mar Joseph had a startling dream (vision) in which he saw the plight of the Christian church in Malabar established by St. Thomas, the Apostle, in the 1st Century.
		There are similarities in composition and linguistics and the songs of both groups begin by invoking the name of the Almighty.
		These similarities suggest that the Malabar Jews and the Knanaya Christians (who are of Jewish origin) were living in close contact with each other in Kodungalloor sharing similar legends, Biblical stories, and traditions from a common origin between 345 and 1524 AD.
	www.indianchristianity.org /knanaya.html (4541 words)

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		Kodungalloor, the ancient capital of Kerala, lying about twenty miles north-west of Eranakulam had a hoary past.
		The Kodungalloor Bhagavathi temple is one of the wealthiest temples in Kerala.
		The ancient and historic Koodalmanickam temple is situated in the Manavalassery village, about nine kilometres from the Irinjalakuda railway station.
	www.keralatours.com /fairs_temple3.html (311 words)

	The Ponnattu Family
		A Brahmin family of Kodungalloor converted to Christianity by the Apostle Saint Thomas in the first century A.D., fled Kodungalloor in the 4th century A.D., eventually settled down in Kuravilangadu, and at some point received the title of Arkadiyakon (Arch Deacon) meaning Karthavyan which transformed into Kathanar, denoting church and community leadership.
		Actually the Pakalomattom family was not from Kodungalloor, but from a nearby village called Palayoor, presently known as Chavakkadu.
		After fleeing south from Kodungalloor (more correctly, Chavakkadu) the Pakalomattom family stayed briefly (probably a few years) in several places on the Arabian Sea coast, such as Paravoor, Pallipuram, Thekkan Pallippuram, Gokkamangalam, etc., before arriving in Kuravilangadu.
	ponnattu.com (6320 words)

	P.N.Ayurvedasramam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Living in communal harmony and social amity among the natives of this place have been witnessing the ascent and retreat of variety of cultures.
		The reigning deity of Kodungalloor, that legend, is none other than Kannaki-who set fire to the whole city of Madhura to take revenge on the Pandya King who put to death her innocent husband.
		The Cheraman Juma Masjid at Kodungalloor is the first Masjid in India.
	www.pnayurvedasramam.com /home.htm (257 words)

	History of kottakkavu st.thomas church paravur
		The ancient towns like Kodungalloor (Cranganoore), Maliankara and Paravur stands at the banks of this Kayal.
		St Thomas came to Kodungalloor in 52 AD and from there he reached Kottakkavu.
		In AD 880 two bishops, Mar Sabore and Mar Prothe came from Persia to Kerala, and they rendered their service to Kollam and Kodungalloor.
	www.kottackkavuchurch.org /History.htm (903 words)

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		Pilgrims of all ages from all communities can be seen heading towards the shrine all along the routes during this festival.
		This is the first Juma Masjid in India and is situated in the Methala Village of Kodungalloor taluk, hardly 20 kilometres from Irinjalakuda railway station.
		According to the legend, Cheraman Perumal went on a pilgrimage to Arabia where he met Prophet Mohammed at Jeddah and embraced Islam and accepted the name Thajuddin.
	www.keralatours.com /masjid_festivals.html (277 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Kodungalloor Bharani:The Goddess Bhagavathy is the presiding deity of the ancient temple here.
		The Bharani festival, known for its bawdy songs, attracts the largest congregation of Velichappadu (Revealer of Light) or oracles, both men and women, in the State.
		Devotees from all parts of the state attend the feast.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/events/kerala_events_april06.php (349 words)

	About Thrissur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Saint Thomas Memorial, Kodungalloor : St. Thomas the apostle is believed to have landed in Kodungalloor (Formerly called Muziris) in 52 AD.
		Cheraman Juma Masjid, Kodungalloor : Located 2 km from Kodungalloor town, this mosque resembles a Hindu temple in appearance.
		Built in 629 AD, this is the first mosque in India and the second in the world where Juma prayers were started.
	www.thrissurcorporation.org /thrissur.htm (571 words)

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		Aspiring New face Talent, Actor Siva from Kodungalloor, Kerala
	www.cinechance.com /Actors/kodungallor-siva.html (199 words)

	Woman priests in Kerala end male monopoly
		They have been doing it for the past three weeks at two temples set up by Mata Amrithananda Mayi at Kaimanam in Thiruvananthapuram and Kodungalloor.
		Says Pavithramritha Chaithanya, a postgraduate who was a junior assistant professor who quit her job and came to the ashram ten years ago, and is the priestess at the Kodungalloor Brahmasthanam temple, ``I was not intimidated by tradition when I entered the sanctum sanctorum.'' Bindu, the other priestess, echoes her remark.
		``In fact, more women are coming to the temple daily,'' says a surprised Dhyanamrita Chaithanya, the head of the ashram at Kodungalloor.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19971127/33150603.html (412 words)

	Archdiocese of Changanassery
		Bishop Mar Sapore(Kollam) Mar Proth (Kodungalloor) (Chaldean Patriarch, Timeotheus I) Vasco da Gama's arrival
		The Metropolitan See of Kodungalloor - Ankamaly - suppressed.
		St. Thomas Christians placed under the Vicar Apostolic of Varapuzha.
	www.archdiocesechanganacherry.org /syromalabar.htm (449 words)

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