Kuravilangad
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Kuravilangad is a town located in the Kottayam district
of Kerala
, India
. The town is situated in the Meenachil
Taluk, about 22 km north of Kottayam
, and is located near the town of Ettumanoor
and places like Kalathoor, Kalikave
, Vempally, Marangattupally, Kurianad, Monippally
, Vakkadu Elackad
and Kanjirathanam
. Kalathoor is located 6 km from Kuravilangad.
The church at Kuravilangad was constructed in the third century, just one hundred years before Constantine declared Christianity as the official religion in the Roman Empire.
The land is blessed by the esteemed presence of St. Mary’s Forane Church, which was built in 105 AD. It is believed, Mother Mary's first appearance in the world, was in Kuravilangad. Our Lady appeared to a few children at Kuravilangad, who were tending their flock in the bushes. Our Lady asked them to build a church at the place from where a miraculous perpetual spring sprouted, a spring which exists even today. The children reported the events to the elders and a church was built there. The church is noted for its old bell, which contains inscriptions belonging to some unknown script. Another significant artifact is a model of a ship made from wood.
St. Mary's Parish at Kuravilangad tried its level best to add splendor to Moonnu Nompu (three-day lent) functions during Lent. A forty feet wooden ship, beautifully built with prow, stern, masts and rigging, having on one side an effigy of Jonah being vomited by the fish as per the orders of the Lord, and on the deck wooden mariners in western costume, has been for centuries the centre of attraction in the mid-day procession. Amidst the surging mass of humanity the spectacle makes one imagine that the sea is furious, the waves are beating against the sides of the ship and violent winds rip the sails out of control. The people of the Kadappoor
(കടപ്പൂര്) locality has the privilege to carry the vessel during the procession. This privilege is start from the 400 AD. The festival is marked by inter-religious harmony and mutual cooperation, as the inhabitants of the neighboring villages participate in the festivities. Nowadays, the Ettu nompu [eight days of lent] is also observed.
Kuravilangad is also known as "The Vatican of India". And famous in the quote "kizhakkinte Lourd".
Kuravilangad is the local hub of education, which caters education to students from both kottayam and Ernakulam District. Notable educational institutes include Deva Matha College ,http://schoolwiki.in/index.php/%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%86%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%8D_.%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%80%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B1%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%99%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%99%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8DSt Marys's HS], http://schoolwiki.in/index.php/%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%86%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%8D_.%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%80%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%97%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B3%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B1%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%99%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%99%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8DSt. Marys Girls High School]
The 10th President of India, Kocheril R. Narayanan
matriculated from http://schoolwiki.in/index.php/%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%86%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%8D_.%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%80%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B1%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%99%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%99%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8DSt. Mary's High School], Kuravilangad (1936–38).
Owned by PVJ Group (Palackalody Varkey Joseph Group)
Prof. Babu Namboothiri: Famous Malayalam actor Prof. Babu Namboothiri is from Kuravilangad, He was a Chemistry Professor of Devamatha College, Kuravilangad.
Prof. Dr. Chandradasan: Famous Theatre artist and director Prof. Dr. Chandradasan has roots in Kuravilangad where his childhood was filled with a kind of community life. Chandradasan won the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award in 2004 for his contribution to theatre.
http://lokadharmi.org/director.htm
Kottayam district
Kottayam is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. The district has its headquarters at Kottayam town, located at 9.36° N and 76.17° E. According to the 1991 census, it is the first district to achieve highest literacy rate in the whole of India...
of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The town is situated in the Meenachil
Meenachil
Meenachil is the name of the north-eastern region of Kottayam district in Kerala, south India. The name originates from Meenakshi the Dravidian goddess. Palai is the main town in Meenachil. The arterial river of the district is also named Meenachil...
Taluk, about 22 km north of Kottayam
Kottayam
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
, and is located near the town of Ettumanoor
Ettumanoor
Ettumanoor is a major town in Kottayam District of Kerala, India, located 11 kilometers north-east of Kottayam town, 65 km from Cochin and 73 km from Cochin International Airport...
and places like Kalathoor, Kalikave
Kalikave
Kalikave is a small village in Kuravilangad Panchayath, Meenachil taluk of Kottayam district....
, Vempally, Marangattupally, Kurianad, Monippally
Monippally
Monippally - 'The Spicy Virgin Village മോനിപ്പള്ളിMonippally is a small and peaceful village in Kottayam district, Kerala, South India. Formerly known as 'Mohanappally' or 'Munippally'. In her yesteryears, Monippally was a famous ginger cultivation area in Central Travancore...
, Vakkadu Elackad
Elackad
Elackad is a village in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India.-Demographics: India census, Elackad had a population of 14088 with 7022 males and 7066 females....
and Kanjirathanam
Kanjirathanam
Kanjirathanam is a small town in Kottayam District, Kerala, India located between Muttuchira and Kuravilangad. Its population primarily consists of Syrian Catholic Christians, but there is a small population of Hindus too...
. Kalathoor is located 6 km from Kuravilangad.
The church at Kuravilangad was constructed in the third century, just one hundred years before Constantine declared Christianity as the official religion in the Roman Empire.
The land is blessed by the esteemed presence of St. Mary’s Forane Church, which was built in 105 AD. It is believed, Mother Mary's first appearance in the world, was in Kuravilangad. Our Lady appeared to a few children at Kuravilangad, who were tending their flock in the bushes. Our Lady asked them to build a church at the place from where a miraculous perpetual spring sprouted, a spring which exists even today. The children reported the events to the elders and a church was built there. The church is noted for its old bell, which contains inscriptions belonging to some unknown script. Another significant artifact is a model of a ship made from wood.
St. Mary's Parish at Kuravilangad tried its level best to add splendor to Moonnu Nompu (three-day lent) functions during Lent. A forty feet wooden ship, beautifully built with prow, stern, masts and rigging, having on one side an effigy of Jonah being vomited by the fish as per the orders of the Lord, and on the deck wooden mariners in western costume, has been for centuries the centre of attraction in the mid-day procession. Amidst the surging mass of humanity the spectacle makes one imagine that the sea is furious, the waves are beating against the sides of the ship and violent winds rip the sails out of control. The people of the Kadappoor
Kadappoor
Kadappoor is a village in Kottayam district, Kerala, India. It is strategically located 3 Kilometers off from Ettumanoor - Pala Road , 5 km off from Cochin - Kottayam Road and 18 km from Kottayam town. It has paddy fields, natural rubber plantations and other agricultural products...
(കടപ്പൂര്) locality has the privilege to carry the vessel during the procession. This privilege is start from the 400 AD. The festival is marked by inter-religious harmony and mutual cooperation, as the inhabitants of the neighboring villages participate in the festivities. Nowadays, the Ettu nompu [eight days of lent] is also observed.
Kuravilangad is also known as "The Vatican of India". And famous in the quote "kizhakkinte Lourd".
Kuravilangad is the local hub of education, which caters education to students from both kottayam and Ernakulam District. Notable educational institutes include Deva Matha College ,http://schoolwiki.in/index.php/%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%86%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%8D_.%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%80%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B1%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%99%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%99%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8DSt Marys's HS], http://schoolwiki.in/index.php/%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%86%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%8D_.%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%80%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%97%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B3%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B1%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%99%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%99%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8DSt. Marys Girls High School]
The 10th President of India, Kocheril R. Narayanan
K. R. Narayanan
Kocheril Raman Narayanan , also known as K. R. Narayanan, was the tenth President of India. He was the first Dalit, and the first Malayali, to have been President....
matriculated from http://schoolwiki.in/index.php/%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%86%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B1%E0%B5%8D_.%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%87%E0%B4%B0%E0%B5%80%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%9A%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D.%E0%B4%8E%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B8%E0%B5%8D_%E0%B4%95%E0%B5%81%E0%B4%B1%E0%B4%B5%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%99%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%99%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%9F%E0%B5%8DSt. Mary's High School], Kuravilangad (1936–38).
Art and culture
Mahima Release: Mahima Release was a Malayalam Cinema production company based on Kuravilangad.Owned by PVJ Group (Palackalody Varkey Joseph Group)
Prof. Babu Namboothiri: Famous Malayalam actor Prof. Babu Namboothiri is from Kuravilangad, He was a Chemistry Professor of Devamatha College, Kuravilangad.
Prof. Dr. Chandradasan: Famous Theatre artist and director Prof. Dr. Chandradasan has roots in Kuravilangad where his childhood was filled with a kind of community life. Chandradasan won the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi award in 2004 for his contribution to theatre.
http://lokadharmi.org/director.htm
External links
- Official website of Kottayam District
- St. Mary Church
- Deva Matha College
- The tomb of Archdeacons- Kuravilangadu