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	The Hindu : Entertainment Thiruvananthapuram / Heritage : In memory of Sakthan Thampuran
		A brainchild of Sakthan Thampuran, ruler of the erstwhile Cochin State during 1751-1805, the 200-year-old festival attracted lakhs of spectators across the globe this year too.
		Bharathan Thampuran underscored the importance of the Irattachira Palace in the history of Thrissur.
		It was as part of Sakthan Thampuran's effort to develop the southern part of the temple that all the major events of the Pooram were organised there, he pointed out.
	www.hindu.com /thehindu/fr/2005/04/22/stories/2005042201960200.htm (619 words)

	The Hindu : The architect of Thrissur
		Sakthan Thampuran's role in the formation and development of Thrissur is remarkable.
		Sakthan Thampuran became the ruler at a time when the State was totally disorganised after a series of invasions by Tipu Sultan, who had converted the precincts of the Vadakunnathan Temple into his battle headquarters.
		Sakthan Thampuran revived the cultural traditions of the place and built it as a commercial centre.
	www.hindu.com /yw/2004/09/11/stories/2004091101060300.htm (646 words)

	www.crfhs.org - A PRIMER IN COCHIN ROYAL FAMILY HISTORY
		He was the famous Sakthan Thampuran who was the first descendent of the female ancestor who was adopted from Chazoor in 1714, who became the Raja.
		Rama Varma (Sakthan Thampuran) 1790 - 1805 Sakthan Thampuran was born in 1751 in Vellarapilly Vadakke kovilakam.
		The other factor factor that irked Shakthan Thampuran was the decisions arrived at by the Malabar commissioners who settled the claims after the end of the war with Tippoo and actual returning of the territories to Cochin.
	www.crfhs.org /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=16 (6560 words)

	Thrissur Pooram - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This festival was introduced by Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of the erstwhile Kochi State.
		Temples in and around Thrissur were regular participants of this religious exercise until they were once denied entry by the responsible chief of the Peruvanam area of Cherpu, known for its Namboodiri supremacy.
		As an act of reprisal and also in a bid to assuage their wounded feelings, Raja Rama Varma (1751-1805), also known as Sakthan Thampuran the ruler of the Cochin state invited all these temples to bring their deities to Thrissur where they could pay obeiance to Lord (Sri) Vadakunnathan, the deity of the Vadakkunnathan Temple.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thrissur_Pooram (812 words)

	:::.. Kerala Tourism - Kerala Travelers Guide ...:::
		In 1790 Raja Rama Varma (1790-1805) popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran ascended the throne of Cochin.
		With the accession of this ruler the modern period in the history of Cochin and of the district begin.
		Sakthan Thampuran was the most powerful maharaja as the very name indicate.
	www.keralatourism.info /infobin/tric.html (2241 words)

	Trichur Archdiocese, Kerala, India.
		It was, in fact, Sakthan Thampuran who settled several Syrian Christian families in the town from their business centres in adjoining areas, and these astute business men with their traditional flair for trade soon built up Trichur into the most flourishing centre of internal trade in Kerala.
		The Muslims too were settled in Trichur by Sakthan Thampuran, a monarch noted for his liberal religious views, but their present numerical strength is not considerable.
		Sakthan Thampuran, the King of the former Kochi Rajyam brought a few Christian families from the surrounding places to Trichur around the year 1794 with the purpose of developing it to a town.
	www.trichurarchdiocese.org /TrichurTheCulturalCapital.asp (1869 words)

	Welcome to Trichurpooram
		Thrissur Pooram was introduced by Prince Ramavarma (1750-1805), who became popular as Sakthan Thampuran (the Mighty King), of the erstwhile Cochin State.
		Sakthan cleared the Teak Forest around the Vadakunnathan Temple, the very centre of the town.
		Sakthan Thampuran planned Trichur Pooram as an instrument to subdue and supress an insolent section of temple-owning priestly aristocracy; this he achieved by ensuring peoples voluntary co-operation.
	www.trichurpooram.com /sakthanthamburan.htm (196 words)

	Sakthan Thampuran Palace - Sakthan Thampuran Palace Thrissur - Shakthan Thampuran Palace Kerala
		Sakthan Thampuran Palace - Sakthan Thampuran Palace Thrissur - Shakthan Thampuran Palace Kerala
		The Thrissur Sakthan Thampuran Palace located in Kerala is an important landmark in the town and also has much historical significance.
		It is a major tourist attraction and all history lovers will definitely want to go through this magnificent piece of historical significance.
	www.bharatonline.com /kerala/travel/trichur/shakthan-thampuran-palace.html (460 words)

	St.Thomas Cathedral (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Sakthan Thampuran, the famous ruler of Old Kochi was the founder if Irinjalakuda Town.
		Thampuran used to comeover to Koodal Manikam Temple ultsavam regularly.
		As per the directinn and heip of Sakthan Thampuran for the purpose of trading in the town.
	www.irinjalakuda.com /newHtml/church.html (1021 words)

	ATHIRAPPALLY.com
		Trichur or Thrissur known as "Tiru-Shiva-Perur' is named after Lord Shiva and its rich history, cultural heritage and archeological wealth makes this the cultural capital of Kerala.
		Trichur's rise as a town of importance is attributed to Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as 'Sakthan Thampuran'.
		Lying in central Kerala, it is known for its several popular shrines and famed far and wide for its pooram festival.
	www.athirappally.com /htm/gen.htm (226 words)

	How to get There
		The KSRTC bus station, near the railway station operates long distance and inter-state services.
		Sakthan Thampuran bus stand is 1 km away from town.
		The north bus stand is in the heart of the town.
	www.geocities.com /trichurinfo/howto.html (116 words)

	Indiainfo.com -> Features -> Stage set for Kerala's grandeur--Thrissur Pooram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The spectacle showcasing 15 elephants on each side is known as "kudamattam" or change of parasols.
		The Pooram, drawing a large crowd from far and wide cutting across religious and regional barriers, was started in 1798 through a royal proclamation by Prince Raja Rama Varma - popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran - of erstwhile Kochi state.
		From early morning on, small Pooram processions bearing deities of eight temples atop elephants would start wending their way to Vadakkumanathan temple, with devotees thronging the way to offer worship.
	news.indiainfo.com /2003/05/09/09fest.html (381 words)

	Welcome to Thrissur - Tourism
		This palace named as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Shri.
		Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well known as Sakthan Thampuran, and is preserved by Archaeological Department.
		The wave of nationalism and political consciousness which swept through the country since the early decades of this century has its repercussions in the District as well.
	thrissur.nic.in /History.htm (2773 words)

	Shiva Temples in Kerala:: Pavakkulam Sri Mahadeva Temple Cochin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		It is said that he used to take dip in the sea here.
		Historical records say that King Sakthan Thampuran of the State of Kochi for eradication of sins had stayed here in prayers.
		After the days of Sakthan Thampuran the Brahmin Families near the this temple took over the administration and there after not only little was done for the developments here but the properties of the temple were taken of their own by many.
	www.pavakkulam.com /history.htm (767 words)

	Backwater cruise in country boats, houseboats in an around Cochin, Kochi, Alleppey, Kerala, India
		In 1790 Raja Rama Varma popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran ascended the throne of the state of Cochin and was the architect of present Trichur town.
		The famous Pooram festival is celebrated at the Vadakkumnathan temple every year during April-May. The Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy are located here.
		The private bus operates from Sakthan Thampuran bus stand one kilometre from the town.
	www.indiatouristdesk.com /trichur.htm (1406 words)

	Festivals in Kerala,India,hindu festivals,christian festivals,muslim festivals,X'mas,xmas,christmas,new ...
		Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of erstwhile Kochi state, introduced this festival.
		Historians reason that the festival is older than Thirssure pooram, initiated by Sakthan Thampuran.
		Myths are woven around the history of the festival.
	www.kuruppampady.com /festivals.php (3827 words)

	Just Jo: The Palace of Sakthan Thampuran (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		His Highness Rama Varma (also known as Sakthan Thampuran) built this palace.
		The town planning of Thrissur was done by this king.
		Athinu chuttinum pandu kaadaayirunnu ennum athu vetti thelichathu Sakthan Thampuraan aayirunnu ennum kettittundu.
	www.joplanet.com /blog/2005/08/palace-of-sakthan-thampuran.html (280 words)

	sanuj kadavil's LiveJournal
		Spectators from all parts of the State and even outside, throng the Thekkinkadu grounds to watch the spectacle.
		Introduced during the reign of Sakthan Thampuran (1775-1790), the erstwhile King of Kochi, the Pooram is a display of strength by the two groups representing the main geographic divisions of Thrissur namely, Paramekkavu and Thiruvambadi.
		Two teams of fifteen richly caparisoned elephants each line up face to face on the vast grounds.
	www.greatestcities.com /users/sanujkr1/2004/06/17 (1210 words)

	About Thrissur - Pentarkhomes.com
		Trichur, the cultural capital of Kerala, was created by nature and discovered by Sakthan Thampuran, the strongest of the Cochin Dynasty.
		South park is located on the southern side of the town, in Sakthan Thampuran Nagar.
		These Apartments give all the warmth of a pastoral life at a hand’s distance from the heart of the city.
	pentarkhomes.com /thrissur.asp (180 words)

	Fairs and Festivals of Kerala-Kerala Travel India-India Travel Destinations
		The unique catholic nature of Pooram could be traced to its genesis two centuries ago when Sakthan Thampuran (1751-1805), the very architect of Thrissur, became the ruler of the erstwhile state Kochi.
		He took up the renovation of the Vaddakkannathan temple temple complex which was enclosed by high walls.
		At a time when nobody would have dared to look straight at the almighty Namboodiris, Sakthan Thampuran stripped of their powers and took over the administration of the temple that claimed an antiquity of more than three centuries.
	www.indiantraveldestinations.com /kerala-travel-india/fair-festivals-kerala.html (1614 words)

	Mart Mariyam Big Church (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		n 1796 A D., the Sakthan Thampuran, King of erstwhile Cochin State (now part of Kerala) brought 52 Christian families to Trichur from the neighbourhood with a view to develop Trichur as a center of trade and commerce.
		The Marth Mariam Church was constructed in 1814 for the worship of those Christian families.
		Abraham Cathanar of Palai dedicated the Church in 1815 by the command of King of Cochin state, Ramavarma, successor of the successor of the famous Sakthan Thampuran, who had settled down this community in Trichur.
	www.churchoftheeastindia.org /mmbcdoc.htm (929 words)

	Thrissur Pooram,Pooram,Kudamattom Ceremony,Thrissurpooram Rituals & Celebrations
		Procession of decorated elephants, dazzling display of fire works are the major attractions of the festival besides several other enthralling musical programmes and events.
		Tradition of celebrating Thrissur Pooram as it is seen today was started by erstwhile Prince of Kochi (Cochin), Rama Varma also called Sakthan Thampuran (1775-1790).
		There is a little history to the festival which says that before Thrissur Pooram, a one-day temple festival was held at Aarattupuzha, 12 km south of the Thrissur.
	www.onamfestival.org /thrissur-pooram.html (989 words)

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