Velur Grama Panchayat
Documented local history
Thrissur district · Kunnamkulam taluk
Historical overview
Velur, in historical terms, was a part of Chengazhinad (one of the 18 states of the Cochin Kingdom) under the rule of Chengazhi Nambiar or (Chengazhi Nambi). [1]
The Velur St. Francis Xavier Forane Church is a protected monument and is associated with its founder Fr. Johann Ernst Hanxleden (Arnos Padiri); it is believed to have been founded about three centuries ago on 3 December 1712 in honour of St. Francis Xavier. [1]
Velur Kanal Samaram of 1948 was conducted by the Communist Party against cruel treatment and exploitation of labourers during canal construction from Vazhani Dam reservoir for irrigation. [1]
Marumarakkal Samaram in Velur (at Manimalarkavu) occurred in 1952. [1]
Timeline
- 3 December 1712
Velur church founded by Arnos Padiri (Fr. Johann Ernst Hanxleden) in honour of St. Francis Xavier. [1]
- 1948
Velur Kanal Samaram conducted by the Communist Party against exploitation of labourers during canal construction from Vazhani Dam reservoir. [1]
- 1952
Marumarakkal Samaram in Velur at Manimalarkavu. [1]
Sources
- [1] Velur, Thrissur — English Wikipedia contributors
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