Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Chennamangalam

Chennamangalam: Chennamangalam is located 5 Kms from north Paravur, north-west of Errrakulam. Chennamangaiam is popular as the residence of traditional priministers of Cochin Raja, the Paliathachan. Chennamangalam presents a extraordinary geographical blend of rivers, seven inlets, a small hill and a vast spread of green plains, It is located 5 Kms from north Paravur, north-west of Errrakulam. The place is surrounded by rivers on all 3 sides, Chennamangalam was the residence of the famous Achans of Paliam who were traditional prime ministers to the Raja of Cochin Kottayil Kovilakam. The small hill presents an unusual sight of a Hindu temple, a church and a Jewish Synagogue all closely located next to each other, There is a seminary built in 1075 by Jesuit Priests, It was here that printing first began in Kerala in 1577. Malanappara is another attraction of Chennamangalam. Malanappara is made up of holders lying one over the other resembling an elephant from a distance.

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