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	Kodungallur - Bhagawati Temple Festivals
		The festivals of significance at Kodungallur are Makara Sankaranti and the Bharani Festival.
		Makara Sankaranti coinciding with Pongal in Tamilnadu is one of the important festivals at Kodungallur.
		The Bharani festival at the Kodungallur Bhagawati temple is one of the grandest in Kerala.
	www.templenet.com /Kerala/kodungallf.html (322 words)

	News \| Gainesville.com \| The Gainesville Sun \| Gainesville, Fla. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Kodungallur (anglicised name: Cranganore) is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala.
		Kodungallur Bagavathy temple - believed to have been constructed during the reign of Chera King, Cheran Senkuttuvan, is famous for its Bharani festival.
		Kodungallur has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 81%.
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	More about Kodungallur
		Kodungallur, situated on the west coast, was once a great port of the Chera rulersof Tamilnadu, It was known by the Greek as as the Musris.
		These abusing words and poems are very popular in all the Professional colleges in Kerala by the name "Bharani paattu" (Bharani songs) After cursing and destroying the Madurai city, Kannaki reached Kodunagallur --the capital of Chera dynasty- (according to Silappadhikaram) and the songs are supposed to be for her satisfaction.
		Kodungallur also is fameous for the back waters and the boat race at the Kodungallur lake(also known as the Canoli canal) The lagoons, small canals and the estuary of Azhikode make Kodungallur beautiful.
	members.tripod.com /~saifal/id110.htm (1071 words)

	Kodungallur : The Cradle of Christianity In India 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Kodungallur, known as Musiris in the whole ancient world, and where St. Thomas the Apostle first landed in our India, was till the 15th century the "Rome" of India both as the centre of the Indian Church and as its gateway to world-trade through its famous harbour at the mouth of the river Periyar.
		Kodungallur was in the administrative Taluk of Kodungallur in the Trichur District of the erstwhile Cochin State.
		Kodungallur is famous for its ancient temples which are among the worthy specimens of the Kerala style of architecture.
	www.indianchristianity.com /html/Books.htm (6641 words)

	Kodungallur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kodungallur (anglicised name: Cranganore) is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala.
		Kodungallur has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 81%.
		In Kodungallur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kodungallur (1256 words)

	CASTE-BASED DISCRIMINATION: Kodungallur Bharani and Human Rights
		Kodungallur was known as one of the four gates to India along with Chennai (Madras) on the east coast, Kolcotta (Calcutta) in the northeast and Mumbai (Bombay) in the west.
		Kodungallur is the meeting place of all of the world's religions and cultures.
		The Kodungallur temple is one of the four Devi temples which Bhargava Raman is said to have installed at the four boundaries of Kerala.
	www.hrsolidarity.net /mainfile.php/2002vol12no06/2251/CASTE-BASED (5264 words)

	Education and Reference in Kodungallur (Directory/Asia/India/Kerala/Kodungallur/Education and Reference) - ...
		That is the motto of Modern Hospital, Kodungallur.
		Kodungallur : The Cradle of Christianity In India 2000.
		was born at Kodungallur in Thrissur of Kerala...
	www.worldwidirectory.com /Asia/India/Kerala/Kodungallur/Education.and.Reference (468 words)

	TRICHUR,ART AND CULTURE,FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Kodungallur,the ancient capital of Kerala, had been a known maritime port of India.The Bhagawati temple at Kodungallur is of great renown throughout the state of Kerala.
		Kodungallur situated on the west coast, was once a great port of the Chera rulers of Tamilnadu, It was known by the Greek as the musris.
		The Thalapoli festival of the famous Kodungallur Bhagavathi Temple is held in December – January every year.
	www.trichur.com /html/fairsandfestivals2.htm (625 words)

	Kodungallur
		Kodungallur has been identified as the site of the ancient cities of Vanji,one-time capital of the Chera kingdom, and Muziris,described in the first century AD by the Roman traveler, Pliny, as Primum Emporium Indiae,the most important port in India.
		Kodungallur is also reputed to be the site where the Apostle Thomas - Doubting Thomas - landed in 52 AD, bringing Christianity to the subcontinent.
		If you want to stay at Kodungallur, the Hotel Indraprastham close to the town centre (tel 0488/602678; Rs100-400) has ordinary and competitively priced a/c rooms as well as a run-of-the-mill "meals" restaurant and an a/c "family" restaurant; they also have a bar.
	kerala.paradisepath.com /kodungallur.htm (302 words)

	St. thoma.com/7 Churches
		The schematic map of the region around Kodungallur gives only a faint suggestion of the landscapes of the area, which is hardly above sea level and abounding in canals and lagoons and prone to flooding in the rainy season.
		We only know that Kodungallur continued to be a city of considerable importance, so that the Portuguese and the Dutch and later the English thought it worthwhile to make it one of their main bastions of power.
		Kodungallur -The Cradle of Christianity in india:The growth of Christianity in Kerala along the sea-coast and its geographical dispersion indicate the importance of Kodungallur in the spread of the gospel message in Kerala and India.
	www.stthoma.com /7church_kodungallur.html (1572 words)

	KODUNGALLUR: St. Thomas' First Landing Place in India
		In the narratives describing the churches and places connected with the apostle, Kodungallur invariably heads the list, It is remarkable that the Pazhayakoottukar (syro-Malabar Catholics), the Puthenkootukar (non-catholic syrians of Kerala) and the Latin catholics believe that the apostle first landed in or near Cranganore28.
		The premier status of Kodungallur in everything connected with the Thomas Christians is further attested by the universally accepted traditions of various ancient christian families and communities, that they had migrated from Kodungallur.
		There is general agreement that the present Kodungallur area on the northern side of the estuary, where Periyar river joins the sea, is the continuation of the Cranganore of the 15th century, but we have no positive proofs as to where the site of the ancient Musiris Metropolis or the later Thiruvanchikulam or Mahadevarpatanam was.
	thinkers.net /writer/kodungallur.html (6208 words)

	Kodungallur City,Kodungallur Travel,Kodungallur Guide Travel,Kodungallur Info, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		With a rich history to go by it, the land is surrounded by backwaters and the sea.
		Kodungallur, also famous as Cranganore, has loads of tales, of its illustrious past, to tell.
		1500 metres from the Kodungallur centre lies the Cheraman Juma Masjid.
	www.destinationindia.com /travel_guide/kerala/kodungallur.html (445 words)

	More about Kodungallur
		Kodungallur, situated on the west coast, was once a great port of the Chera rulersof Tamilnadu, It was known by the Greek as as the Musris.
		These abusing words and poems are very popular in all the Professional colleges in Kerala by the name "Bharani paattu" (Bharani songs) After cursing and destroying the Madurai city, Kannaki reached Kodunagallur --the capital of Chera dynasty- (according to Silappadhikaram) and the songs are supposed to be for her satisfaction.
		Kodungallur also is fameous for the back waters and the boat race at the Kodungallur lake(also known as the Canoli canal) The lagoons, small canals and the estuary of Azhikode make Kodungallur beautiful.
	saifal.tripod.com /id110.htm (1071 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Indian maritime history
		Cranganore (modern day Kodungallur) and known in ancient times as Shinkli, Muchiri (anglicised to Muziris), Muyirikkodu, Muchiripattinam was a famous and prosperous sea-port at the mouth of the Periyar (also known as Choorni Nadi) river in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
		The book also references the port of Kodungallur (anglicised to Cranganore, and also known as Muziris or Shinkli), in present day Kerala on India's West coast.
		There are two famous persons named Pliny: Pliny the Elder, a Roman nobleman, scientist and historian who died in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD The great-nephew of the former, Pliny the Younger, a statesman, orator, and writer who lived between 62 AD and 113 AD.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Indian-maritime-history (2423 words)

	www.nairs.in
		Ettuveettil Pillamar constituted a Nattukoottam in old Venad (Travancore). By the end of 18th century, Marthandavarma defeated the Ettuveetil Pillamar with the help of Dutch and became the supreme ruler of Venad. With the advent of the British the Nattukoottam gradually disappeared and the Nair supremacy was also wounded.
		This was a strong organisation of nairs, which stood for the welfare of the country. Various sub classes of nair community from 'Kiriyam' to 'Vattakkadan' had representation in the yogam.
		The yogam met on the first day of the month in front of Kodungallur Bhagavathy temple; discussed all aspects related to the people residing within their jurisdiction and took appropriate decisions.
	www.nairs.in /early.htm (445 words)

	Kodungallur Information
		Kodungallur (anglicised name: Cranganore) and known in ancient times as Shinkli, Muchiri (anglicised to Muziris), Muyirikkodu, Muchiripattinam was a famous and prosperous sea-port at the mouth of the Periyar (also known as Choorni Nadi) river in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
		Kodungallur was also the capital of Cheraman Perumal, that is known as the famous cherama Palli the last Chera ruler, in the 7th century AD.
		Cranganore (Kodungallur) 1536-1662, Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1779-1954, Daman and Diu 1559-1962, Goa 1510-1962, Hughli (1579-1632), Masulipatnam (Machilipatnam) 1598-1610, Mangalore 1568-1659, Negapatam (Nagapattinam) 1507-1657, Paliacate (Pulicat) 1518-1619, Quilon (Coulão, Kollam) 1502-1661, Salsette Island 1534-1601, São Tomé de Meliapore (Saint Thomas of Mylapur) 1523-1662/1687-1749, Surat 1540-1612, Tuticorin (Thoothukudi) 1548-1658)
	www.bookrags.com /Kodungallur (1015 words)

	Infertility Treatment at Kodungallur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Kodungallur which is now a muncipality,is also famous as Cranganore.
		The first mosque in India is Situated in Kodungalloor, Legend says King Cheraman Perumal of Kodungallur left for Mecca, embraced Islam, accepted the name Thajudeen, married the sister of the then King of Jeddah.
		Kodungallur temple: - In the Malayalam month of Meenam(March-April) groups of men and women from the South Indian states reach Kodungallur to participate in the famous Bharani festivel.
	www.craftivf.com /kodungallur.htm (654 words)

	Venu Menon - Articles - Rites - Talk Dirty to the Deity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Swami Bhoomananda Teertha and his band of faithfuls of the Hind Navotthana Pratisthan have held road marches and public meetings to focus attention on their mission of refining temple practices which are retrograde or which violate the laws of the land.
		Kavu Theendal, the pollution ceremony, is overseen by the Kodungallur king.
		He challenges the practice at Kodungallur of barring the devotees from witnessing the anointing of the deity, a process that only the local king is permitted to see.
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	kodungalloor
		Kodungallur, situated on the west coast of India, was once a great port of the Chera rulers of Tamilnadu.
		This practice was however discontinued in 1954 in pursuance of the provisions of the Travancore-Cochin Animal and Bird Sacrifices Prohibition Act of 1953.
		Kodungallur is considered as the cradle of Christianity in India.
	www.gsbkerala.com /temple/rajakodung.htm (1172 words)

	Kodungallur in Kodungallur India
		Kodungallur, also known as Cranganore, has a history dating back to the pre-historic times.
		Kodungallur was an important port on the west coast and it was known to the Greeks as Musris.
		Kodungallur was the capital of Chera kingdom and it was called ‘Vanji’.
	www.india9.com /i9show/31421.htm (235 words)

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		It is a 250 bedded full fledged multi speciality tertiary care and referral hospital commissioned in January 1993 to delver accessible, high quality health care services with professional expertise, state-of-the-art technology, meticulous cleanliness and courteous personal attention in focused and caring environment affordable to common masses.
		Kodungallur (Musiris), 'The ancient gate way of India', is the border town of Thrissur District in Kerala.
		Kodungallur is situated at about 40 kilometers from both Thrissur and Kochi, the bordering districts of central Kerala, with the Arabian sea on one side and Periyar river on the other.
	www.modernhospital.com (258 words)

	India's Malabar Christianity 1950 YEARS OLD
		The Marthoma Political Shrine, Azhikode is 46 kms, from Thrissur 45 kms, From Ernakulam and 6 kms, From Kodungallur Industries and Institutions The main industries of the area are connected with the manufacture of coir, mats and handloom clothes.
		Azhicode Azicode is the present harbour area near Kodungallur at the mouth of the river, which recalls the ancient Muziris harbour.
		Temples and Mosques Kodungallur is famous for its ancient temples which are among the worthy specimens of the Kerala style of architecture.
	thinkers.net /writer/muziris.html (6227 words)

	webindia123.com-tourism-pilgrimages in india-The Mar Thoma Pontifical Shrine
		The Mar Thoma Pontifical Shrine, a monument to St. Thomas is situated at Marthoma Nagar, Azhikode, Kodungallur, Kerala.
		Built in the model of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, this shrine is a historic pilgrim centre of the Indian Christians, situated on the beautiful banks of the river Periyar.
		Kodungallur or Musiris, an ancient harbour, lost its ecclesiastical significance and commercial prominence due to the attack of Tipu Sultan and the development of Cochin port in its place.
	www.webindia123.com /tourism/pilgrim/marthoma.htm (790 words)

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