[161] TRDCL manages the 42 km city roads which come under the Thiruvananthapuram City Roads Improvement Project (TRCIP), which is the first urban road project in India. [146][147] Germany's Goethe Zentrum, France's Alliance Française and Russia's Gorky Bhavan centres host a wide range of events and programmes throughout the year. Merchants from West Asia and Southern Europe established coastal posts and settlements in Kerala. The encompassing urban agglomeration population is around 1.68 million. Calicut [95] Thiruvananthapuram district contributes 10.31%, of the state's GDP. Malayalam (/malayALam/) is the main language of the South Indian state of Kerala and also of the Lakshadweep Islands (Laccadives) of the west coast of India. [130][131] The Soorya Festival features film festivals, theatre festivals, dance, music, painting and photography exhibitions. ", K. Sreejith, "Naxalites and the New Democratic Revolution: The Kerala Experience 1967-70,", 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, "Symbols akin to Indus valley culture discovered in Kerala", http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/30/stories/2007103054660500.htmHindu.com, Faces of Goa: a journey through the history and cultural revolution of Goa and other communities influenced by the Portuguese, The philosophy of Sankar's Advaita Vedanta, "Conundrum of Kerala's struggling economy by Soutik Biswas", "Refworld | India: 1. [31][32] During the Ay dynasty rule, Thiruvananthapuram witnessed many battles in which the Chola and Pandyan dynasties attempted to capture the port town. Geography. [72] The functions of the TMC include water supply, drainage and sewerage, sanitation, solid-waste management, and building regulation. The first Malayalam feature film, Vigathakumaran directed by J. C. Daniel was released in Thiruvananthapuram. [268] It is leased to the Sports Authority of India. As a result, it does not experience distinct seasons. Tipu Sultan ceded Malabar District to the British in 1792, and South Kanara, which included present-day Kasargod District, in 1799. The first mental hospital in the state was started during the same period. [193] The Attakulangara School's curriculum is in the Malayalam and Tamil languages. However, its generally agreed that the Samoothiri were originally the Nair chieftains of Eralnadu region of the Later Chera Kingdom and were known as the Eradis. The Samoothiri Maharaja of Kozhikode permitted the Portuguese to trade with his subjects. [196] Thiruvananthapuram is one of the regional headquarters of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). [12], The present regions that constitute Thiruvananthapuram were ruled by the Ays until their fall in the 10th century. [3] From the time of Cosmas Indicopleustes (6th century CE) itself, the Arab sailors used to call Kerala as Male. [102] It is the largest employment base campus in Kerala with 52,000 IT/ITES professionals and about 400 companies. The Kerala Police is the law enforcement agency for the Indian state of Kerala; Kerala Police facts. The city hosted the first international cricket match in Kerala at the University Stadium in 1984. Kerala (38,863 km 2; 1.18% of India's landmass) is situated between the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats to the east. [181] A cruise terminal is under construction at Vizhinjam Transshipment Terminal. [166][167], Thiruvananthapuram is served by National Highway 66 of India's National Highways system. [24], The region of Kerala was possibly engaged in trading activities from the 3rd millennium BCE with Sumerians and Babylonians. [2] Kerala was alternatively called Kerala as well as Malabar. Highest Social Indicators. [4] The Urban Agglomeration had a population of 1,687,406 in 2011. Chillies, curry leaves, coconut, mustard seeds, turmeric, tamarind, and asafoetida are all frequently used. The Kulasekhara dynasty was finally subjugated in 1102 by the combined attack of the Pandyas and Cholas. Lakhs of farms were owned by large establishments, companies and estate owners. "Trade, Conversion and the Growth of the Islamic Community of Kerala, South India", Dale, Stephen Frederic. It is the tippler country that … [103][104] Several new IT, biotechnology and industrial campuses like Technocity and Bio 360 Life sciences park are under construction. [212], The premier research institutes in Thiruvananthapuram includes, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala (IIITMK),[213] National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH),[214] Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology,[215] Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-Dit),[216] Centre for Development Studies (CDS),[217] Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute,[218] National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS),[219] Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)[220] and Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library. Buddhism and Jainism disappeared from the land. [77] In 1757, to check the invasion of the Zamorin of Calicut, the Palakkad Raja sought the help of Hyder Ali of Mysore. [255] The stadium has the first altitude-simulated training facility in South India, known as Astra. [117] Napier museum, Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy temple, Kuthira Malika palace, Kilimanoor palace and The Trivandrum Golf Club heritage building are examples for this. [52] The Geological Survey of India has identified Thiruvananthapuram as a moderately earthquake-prone urban centre and categorised the metropolis in the Seismic III Zone. B. Eerdmans Publishing - 2008, Page 285. [225] The University College is listed as the best college in Kerala.[226][227]. Kerala is the least corrupt Indian state; as per the Transparency International’s survey. At the peak of their reign, the Zamorins of Kozhikode ruled over a region from Kollam (Quilon) in the south to Panthalayini Kollam (Koyilandy) in the north. He describes Kozhikode as "one of the great ports of the district of Malabar" where "merchants of all parts of the world are found". [221], Kerala University is ranked as the best university in Kerala according to the MHRD's National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Thiruvananthapuram has numerous newspaper publications, television and radio stations. Being the southernmost municipal corporation in India, many long train services of Indian Railways originate from Thiruvananthapuram like Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, Thiruvananthapuram - Silchar Superfast Express and Kochuveli - Amritsar Weekly Express. [8], Archaeological studies have identified many Mesolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic sites in Kerala. [56] When Ay power diminished, Venad became the southernmost principality of the Second Chera Kingdom[57] Invasion of Cholas into Venad caused the destruction of Kollam in 1096. [71] For the decentralised role of TMC, eleven Zonal Offices are created. [33][34] After the death of king Vikramaditya Varaguna in 925 AD, the glory of the Ays departed and almost all their territories became part of the Chera dynasty. Thiruvananthapuram was the main centre of Laurie Baker's architecture. [186][187] The government schools are run directly by the Kerala State Education Board and follow the syllabus prescribed by the state government. "History and Historiography in Constituting a Region: The Case of Kerala", This page was last edited on 6 January 2021, at 06:28. [107][108][109] The presence of natural attractions like beaches, backwaters, hills, and plantations and attractions like heritage, history, Ayurveda, medical tourism and knowledge centres attract many tourists. Muziris, Berkarai, and Nelcynda were among the principal trading port centres of the Chera kingdom. Kerala Style Fish Molee. The Sports Hub, Trivandrum, commonly known as Greenfield Stadium is one of the largest cricket and football stadiums in India. Karnataka Rajyotsava or Karnataka Formation Day was also on November 1, 1956. [21] Another view suggests the reign of Cheras from multiple capitals. "Competitive religious entrepreneurs: Christian missionaries and female education in colonial and post-colonial India. [59], According to provisional results of the 2011 national census, the Corporation of Thiruvananthapuram, which occupies an area of 214 km2 (83 sq mi), had a population of 752,490. The Portuguese took advantage of the rivalry between the Samoothiri and Rajah of Kochi—they allied with Kochi and when Francisco de Almeida was appointed Viceroy of Portuguese India in 1505, he established his headquarters at Kochi. In 1783, the British agreed to restore to the French their settlements in India, and Mahé, India was handed over to the French in 1785. In the National Achievement Survey conducted by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Thiruvananthapuram is ranked as best in Kerala.[189][190]. The studies point to the indigenous development of the ancient Kerala society and its culture beginning from the Paleolithic age, and its continuity through Mesolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic ages. If that wasn’t enough, the southern paradise once achieved the unique feat of a hundred percent primary education among the population. [132] J. C. Daniel is considered the father of Malayalam film industry. The Monsoons (June-September and October-November) and summer (February-May) are the seasons markedly experienced here, while Winter is only a slight drop in temperature from the normal range of 28-32°C. His works in Sanskrit concern themselves with establishing the doctrine of advaita (nondualism). However, Portuguese attacks on Arab properties in his jurisdiction provoked the Samoothiri and finally led to conflict. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is listed in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. [19] Thiruvananthapuram was ranked the best Indian city for two consecutive years, 2015 and 2016, according to the Annual Survey of India's City-Systems (ASICS) conducted by the Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy. [38], The city developed into a significant intellectual and artistic centre during this period. [108] Kovalam and Varkala are popular beach towns near the city. A special 2 km fun run is also organised for public participation. Confluence of religions The sewerage is pumped to a stilling chamber at the Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) at Valiyathura, and is disposed through sewage farming. As a result, the land of Kerala arose, and thus was reclaimed from the waters. [122], Two of the three Malayalam triumvirate poets, Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer and Kumaran Asan are from Thiruvananthapuram. [111], Port-related activity is low mainly due to the underdevelopment of ports. [1] From the Kodungallur line of the Cheras rose the Kulasekhara dynasty, which was established by Kulasekhara Varman. In the meantime, Marthanda Varma annexed many smaller northern kingdoms through military conquests, resulting in the rise of Travancore to a position of preeminence in Kerala. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (Kerul Varma Pyche Rajah, Cotiote Rajah) (3 January 1753 – 30 November 1805) was the Prince Regent and the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Kottayam in Malabar, India between 1774 and 1805. [120][121] Prominent social reformers such as Sri Narayana Guru, Chattampi Swamikal, Ayyankali, Vakkom Moulavi and C. V. Raman Pillai also are from Thiruvananthapuram. [137][138], Apart from the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the city's architecture is championed by the Napier Museum and Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in India. [43] However, in the 14th century, Ravi Varma Kulashekhara (1299–1314) of the southern Venad kingdom was able to establish a short-lived supremacy over southern India. * Bindu Malieckal (2005) Muslims, Matriliny, and A Midsummer Night's Dream: European Encounters with the Mappilas of Malabar, India; The Muslim World Volume 95 Issue 2, To corroborate his assertion that Eradi was in fact a favourite of the last Later Chera, M.G.S. The main museums include Kerala Science and Technology Museum (with its attached Priyadarsini Planetarium), Napier Museum, Kerala Soil Museum and Koyikkal Palace Museum. cites a stone inscription discovered at, Varier, M. R. Raghava. [31] Contemporary Tamil literature, Puṟanāṉūṟu and Akanaṉūṟu, speak of the Roman vessels and the Roman gold that used to come to the Kerala ports in search of pepper and other spices, which had enormous demand in the West. Ezhil Malai [9][100] Trivandrum houses major multinational Technology companies like Oracle Corporation, Nissan, Allianz Technology, Envestnet, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Toonz Animation India, UST Global, Ernst & Young, Flytxt, Navigant, Tata Elxsi, McKinsey & Company, RR Donnelly and Quest Global. ", Lankina, Tomila, and Lullit Getachew. Most of the media houses in Kerala are based in Thiruvananthapuram. The Government Law College, formed in 1875, is one of the oldest legal education institutions in India. [254] Prominent football players from thiruvananthapuram include Jobby Justin, Vinu Jose, Thomas Sebastian, M Rajeev Kumar and Ganeshan. The dolmens of Marayur are a testimony of the stone age inhabitants. He was banished from the Earth to rule over one of the netherworld (Patala) planets called Sutala by Vamana. ", Hunter, Thelma. Kerala has the highest sex ratio, lowest population growth rate, highest literacy rate,... 2. Venad - Kingdom of Quilon [28] They intermarried with local people, resulting in formation of the Muslim Mappila community. Web. [255] Thiruvananthapuram was one of the main venues for the 2015 National Games of India. [244] Prominent cricketers from Thiruvananthapuram include Sanju Samson, Raiphi Gomez, Ryan Ninan, Aneil Nambiar, K. N. Ananthapadmanabhan, Rohan Prem, Udiramala Subramaniam, P. M. K. Mohandas, Bhaskar Pillai and Padmanabhan Prasanth. The dry season sets in by December. [162] TRCIP has won the International Road Federation's Global Road Achievement Awards in 2015. [174] Long-distance trains originate from Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kochuveli railway terminal. Laterisation is a result of the heavy rainfall and humid conditions. Least Corrupt Indian State. "Communal Relations in Pre-Modern India: 16th Century Kerala", Devika, J. [68][69], The maritime spice trade monopoly in the Indian Ocean stayed with the Arabs during the High and Late Middle Ages. [47][48] As a result, many temples were constructed across Kerala, which according to M. T. Narayanan "became cornerstones of the socio-economic society". [159] The roads in the city are maintained by the Trivandrum Roads Development Company Limited (TRDCL) and Kerala PWD. Kerala has an area of 38,862 Km and divided into 14 major districts, which have got its unique culture and traditions. They became the most powerful king in the Malayalam speaking regions during the Middle Ages. [112] Vizhinjam port's location is close to the international shipping routes and, it is just 10–12 nautical miles from the busy Persian Gulf-Malacca shipping lane. [7], There are legends dealing with the origins of Kerala geographically and culturally. Mahabali comes back to visit Kerala every year on the occasion of Onam. [58] Thiruvananthapuram is the first city along the path of the south-west monsoons and gets its first showers in early June. It is used for conducting basketball, volleyball, table tennis, gymnastics, aquatics and martial arts. [57] The most powerful kingdom of Kerala during the colonial period, Travancore, was developed through the expansion of Venad by Mahahrajah Marthanda Varma, a member of the Thrippappur branch of the Ay Dynasty who ascended to the throne in the 18th century. [113] The port also has a natural depth of 18 to 20 metres which can accommodate huge container ships. [42] The city witnessed multi-faceted progress during his period. The combined number of Jews, Christians, and Muslims was relatively small at this early stage. This … [3] The Arab writers had called this place Malibar, Manibar, Mulibar, and Munibar. [57], The city has a climate that borders a tropical savanna climate and a tropical monsoon climate. [18] The location of Vanchi is generally considered near the ancient port city of Muziris in Kerala. His entire kingdom was then a land of immense prosperity and happiness. Padmanabha (Lord Vishnu). [32] Jews arrived in Kerala as early as 573 BCE. [140], Along with the major festivals of Onam, Vishu and Navarathri, Christian and Islamic festivals like Christmas, Eid ul-Fitr and Milad-e-sheriff, the diverse ethnic populace of the city celebrates several local festivals like Attukal Pongala,[141] Beemapally Uroos,[142] Vettukaad Church Festival,[143] Padmanabhaswamy Temple Aaraattu and Lakshadeepam festival. The early Cheras collapsed after repeated attacks from the neighboring Cholas and Rashtrakutas. He is reputed to have founded four mathas ("monasteries"), which helped in the historical development, revival and spread of Advaita Vedanta. Malayalam is a language. "Governments and culture: How women made Kerala literate. "Jawaharlal Nehru and the smoking gun: Who pulled the trigger on Kerala's communist government in 1959?. Narayanan, a Kerala-based historian, in his book, Calicut: The City of Truth states that the Eradi was a favourite of the last Later Chera king and granted him, as a mark of favor, a small tract of land on the sea-coast in addition to his hereditary possessions (Eralnadu province). [25][26] It is believed that the ships of King Solomon landed in a port called Ophir (now Poovar) in Thiruvananthapuram in 1036 BCE. [195] The city also houses two Institutes of National Importance; Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER). The Madras Presidency was reorganised to form Madras State in 1947. 2. 3. Nearly 81% of its population identifies itself as Hindu. Ask / say what you think about KERALA POLICE: Wiki. [110] The city experienced a surge of investment in the real estate, infrastructure and retail sectors in 2016–17. [188] The aided schools also follow the state syllabus. In the 14th century, Kozhikode conquered large parts of central Kerala, which was under the control of the king of Kingdom of Kochi. "Indian communism and the Kerala experience of coalition government, 1967–69. [116] Other places of interest include Agasthyamala rain forests, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kallar, Braemore, Ponmudi hills, Poovar, Anchuthengu backwaters, Varkala Cliffs and Kappil-Edava lakes. "Testing concepts about print, newspapers, and politics: Kerala, India, 1800-2009. [74][75] A group of pirates known as the Pirates of Tangasseri formerly lived at the Cemetery. [92] Electricity is supplied by the Kerala State Electricity Board. [70] The corporation secretary is an officer appointed by the government, who serves as the administrative head of the TMC and implements the council's decisions based on the resolutions adopted by the council. The Literacy Rate In Kerala Is Almost 100% The fact proves that Kerala has the highest literacy rates … As in other parts of ancient India, Buddhism and Jainism co-existed with early Hindu beliefs during the first five centuries. [13] In the 12th century, it was conquered by the Kingdom of Venad. The main opponent in his work is the Mimamsa school of thought, though he also offers arguments against the views of some other schools like Samkhya and certain schools of Buddhism. Geographically, Kerala roughly … [180], Small cruise ships often dock at Vizhinjam Harbour. [230], All India Radio, the national state-owned radio broadcaster, airs Medium wave and Shortwave radio stations in the city. Thiruvananthapuram (IPA: [t̪iruʋənən̪t̪əpurəm] ()), commonly known by its former name Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala.It is the most populous city in Kerala with a population of 957,730 as of 2011. [168] The city is connected to the North-South Corridor of the National Highway system at Aralvaimozhi, which is 80 km south of the city. The city also gets rain from the receding north-east monsoons which hit the city by October. Leading The Way In Ayurveda. [165] It was one of the 12 Public-private partnership project case studies from across the world which fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030. [234][235] The Vividh Bharati of All India Radio also airs an FM radio station known as Ananthapuri FM. India was believed to be a home to the wondrous Ayurvedic practices … The Cheras regained control over Kerala in the 9th century until the kingdom was dissolved in the 12th century, after which small autonomous chiefdoms, most notably Venadu, arose. [59] At the airport, the lowest temperature recorded was 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) on 15 January 1975 and the highest temperature was 36.3 °C (97.3 °F) on 5 May 1998. This resulted in protests against the British by Muslims of the Indian sub-continent known as the Khilafat Movement, which was supported by Mahatma Gandhi in order to draw the Muslims into the mainstream national independence movement. The Sports Hub, University Stadium,[245] St Xavier's College Ground,[246] KCA Cricket Stadium Mangalapuram,[247] Medical College ground[248] and Vellyani Agricultural College Ground[249] are the main cricket grounds in the city. [85] As of the 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, the LDF has a majority in the state assembly seats (91/140). On 1 January 1950, Travancore-Cochin was recognised as a state. The Dutch Malabar (1661–1795) in turn were weakened by their constant battles with Marthanda Varma of the Travancore Royal Family, and were defeated at the Battle of Colachel in 1741, resulting in the complete eclipse of Dutch power in Malabar. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. [45], With the establishment of Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) in 1962, Thiruvananthapuram became the cradle of India's ambitious space programme. Other South Indian cuisines, as well as Chinese and North Indian cuisines, are popular. Let us look at some of the interesting facts about Kerala. [40] Despite not being under the direct control of the British Empire at any time, the city featured prominently in India's freedom struggle. [49], Thiruvananthapuram is built on seven hills[50] by the seashore and is at 8°30′N 76°54′E / 8.5°N 76.9°E / 8.5; 76.9 on the west coast, near the southern tip of mainland India. Thiruvananthapuram is a major tourist centre, known for the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the beaches of Kovalam and Varkala, the backwaters of Poovar and Anchuthengu and its Western Ghats tracts of Ponmudi and the Agastyamala. Roman establishments in the port cities of the region, such as a temple of Augustus and barracks for garrisoned Roman soldiers, are marked in the Tabula Peutingeriana; the only surviving map of the Roman cursus publicus. Even though Sankara was against all caste systems, in later years his name was used extensively by the Brahmins of Kerala for establishing caste system in Kerala. [133][134] The International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), which is held every year in December, is one of Asia's largest film festivals in terms of viewer participation. During his reign, the Portuguese managed to dominate relations with Kochi and established a number of fortresses along the Malabar Coast. [188] The schools are affiliated with The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). The corporation discharges its services through standing committees. [9][10] Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India",[11][1] the city is characterised by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills. Kerala is the land with the heaviest drinking. [5] The sex ratio is 1,040 females for every 1,000 males, which is higher than the national average. [42], Much of history of the region from the 6th to the 8th century is obscure. Thiruvananthapuram has two parliamentary constituencies—Attingal and Thiruvananthapuram—and elects five Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to the state legislature. The British restored Mahé, India to the French as a part of the 1763 Treaty of Paris. The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. Samoothiri allied with Muslim Arab and Chinese merchants and used most of the wealth from Kozhikode to develop his military power. He also established the first film studio of Kerala, the Travancore National Pictures at Thiruvananthapuram in 1926. There are three universities in Thiruvananthapuram: two state universities and one deemed university. University of Kent, University of Porto, 2020), Bayly, Susan. To add to the abundance of the variety in … [82], In the city there is a Consulate of the United Arab Emirates,[83] a Consulate of the Maldives,[84] and Honorary Consulates of Sri Lanka, Russia and Germany. The early 20th century was an age of tremendous political and social changes in the city. [20] The city was also selected as the best governed city in India in a survey conducted by Janaagraha Centre for citizenship and democracy in 2017. It proclaims that Parasurama, an Avatar of Mahavishnu, threw His battle axe into the sea. [52] Adi Shankara is believed to be the organiser of the Dashanami monastic order and the founder of the Shanmatatradition of worship. [14][15][16] Historian M. R. Raghava Varier of the Kerala state archaeology department identified a sign of "a man with jar cup" in the engravings, which is the most distinct motif of the Indus valley civilisation. Namboodiripad. The French East India Company constructed a fort on the site of Mahé in 1724, in accordance with an accord concluded between André Mollandin and Raja Vazhunnavar of Badagara three years earlier. [51] The city is on the west coast of India and is bounded by the Laccadive Sea to its west and the Western Ghats to its east. The Portuguese Cemetery, Kollam (after the invasion of Dutch, it became Dutch Cemetery) of Tangasseri in Kollam city was constructed in around 1519 as part of the Portuguese invasion in the city. [14] Following India's independence in 1947, Thiruvananthapuram became the capital of Travancore-Cochin state and remained so till the new Indian state of Kerala was formed in 1956. Most of the people have access to the internet, TVs, newspapers, and books. [1][119] Thiruvananthapuram has historically been a cultural hub in South India due to the development of arts, architecture and liberal customs by the rulers of erstwhile Trivandrum. [13] The port in Vizhinjam and the historic education center of Kanthalloor Sala were also destroyed by Cholas during this period. [170] The Mahatma Gandhi Road is the main arterial road in the city. On 1 July 1949, the two states were merged to form Travancore-Cochin. ", Jeffrey, Robin. 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