Koduvayur Grama Panchayat
Documented local history
Palakkad district · Chittur taluk
Historical overview
During British India, Koduyavur lay in Malabar District and was one of the 18 asmams in the Cheranad division of the Ernad Taluk, directly ruled by the Zamorin of Calicut. Its inclusion in the district is documented in William Logan's Malabar Manual (1887). [1]
Local tradition holds that Venkittarama Ayyer and Lekshmi Ammal from Kollengode brought a Shiva linga to Koduvayur, after which a temple was established and pratishta performed; the temple is described as having a 650-year history and hosts the Ratholsavam festival. [2]
Timeline
- 1887
Koduyavur was one of the 18 asmams in the Cheranad division of the Ernad Taluk, directly ruled by the Zamorin of Calicut; its inclusion in Malabar District was documented in William Logan's Malabar Manual (1887). [1]
- 650-year history
Koduvayur temple Ratholsavam is described as having a 650-year history and includes rituals such as Muhurthakaal, Grama Santhi, Dwajarohanam, and Rathotsavam. [2]
Sources
- [1] Koduvayur — English Wikipedia contributors
- [2] 1507711350-0.pdf — www.keralatourism.org
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