Coordinates: 9°28′00″N 76°33′00″E / 9.466667, 76.55 Changanassery is a city and a municipality in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India. It is located 18km from Kottayam town. This town is known for the peaceful coexistence of Hindus, Christians and Muslims.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... Shortcut: WP:NPOVD Articles that have been linked to this page are the subject of an NPOV dispute (NPOV stands for Neutral Point Of View; see below). ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links India_Kerala_locator_map. ... Image File history File links Locator_Dot. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The divisions of a district. ... , For the town with the same name, see Kottayam. ... 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Example of a PIN: The PIN code of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or post code system used by the Indian Postal Service. ... For the past decade or so, telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India. ... Licence plates on the back of a taxi in Kolkata. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly referring to a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of them. ... , For the town with the same name, see Kottayam. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

It is known as the gateway to High Range (hill resorts) and Kuttanadu (backwaters). It is ideally located between Trivandrum and Kochi. The nearest beach is only 20km, the backwaters 3km and the hill resort 40km. Kuttanadu in Kerala, India is the lowest region of India, with 500 square kilometres of the region below sea level. ... Indian Coffee House Thiruvananthapuram or Thiruvanathapuram (formerly known as Trivandrum) is the capital (population - 889,191 (2001)) of the state of Kerala, India. ... Kochi ( ; Malayalam: []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

The town has an 18th century temple and is the host to the Deepam festival, which is celebrated every winter. (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ...

In the past, the town was known as Anchu Vilakkinte Pattanam in local language, meaning Town of five fire lamps, which symbolises unity and points to old business time.

Changansserry was an old business place during the pre-British area. During the renovation of Travancore Changanasserry was the boundary and was called Thekkum koor. Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ...

Chaganacherry Town

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Etymology

The place named Changanacherry entered into the history books in A.D. 90. It has been believed by some people that this name is derived from a place named "Changannattusserry".

It is believed that the name Changanasserry originated from its Market roots. This was a famous trading place were traders from the Kuttanad area and high ranges converged. The measurements used for rice in old era were "Changazhi" "Nazhi" and "Uzhi". The name originated from a combination of these three measuring containers. Kuttanadu in Kerala, India is the lowest region of India, with 500 square kilometres of the region below sea level. ...

An interesting story mentions that during the reign of King Udaya Marthanda Varma of Travancore, steps were taken to build a Catholic church by giving out plots for sowing 'Changazhy', 'Nazhy' 'Uri', 'Payattupadu' (various malayalam terms of measuring grains). All these terms put together apparently made up the name of the place to Changanachery. It was in 980 AD, that the famed Diwan of Travancore Veluthampy Dalava made a market place at Changanacherry, realizing the possibilities of development of this place. That market has grown to today's "Janapath". Towards the memory of the centennial celebrations of the place in 1905, the people installed the " Anchu Vilakku" (Five Lamps) seen near the Boat Jetty. The lamp signifies the 'unity in diversity' of the local ethnic and religious sects - a truly fitting tribute to the ethos of Changanacherry. Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... The name Catholic Church can mean a visible organization that refers to itself as Catholic, or the invisible Christian Church, viz. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Another belief is that the name is derived from three separate words 'shang', 'natham', 'sherri'. The story goes that sometime in the past, the ruler of Changanacherry commissioned a church, a temple and a mosque to be built equidistant from his palace so that he would wake up every morning to the call of the conch shell (shang), the chiming of the church bells (natham), and the muezzin's call (sherry). The church and temple and mosque still stand and the annual chandanakodi festival bears testimony to the religious harmony that prevails in this town. A conch shell A Conch is a sea creature, a marine gastropod. ... A church bell is a bell which is rung in a (especially Christian) church either to signify the time of the hour or the time for worshippers to go to church, perhaps to attend a wedding, funeral or other service. ... The müezzin (the word is pronounced this way Turkish, Urdu, etc. ...

Demographics

As of the 2001 India census^[1], Changanassery had a population of 51,960. Males constituted 48% of the population and females 52%. Changanassery has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 86% and female literacy of 85%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. A large percentage of population from Changanacherry resides abroad in the Gulf, European and American states. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

Nair Service Society - NSS

Nair Service society

The Nair Service Society or the NSS as it is popularly known in Kerala has its headquarters in Changanacherry. NSS is a social organization which has made remarkable contributions in the fields of education, medicine and agriculture. Its volunteers spanning in more than 5000 odd karayogams spread across Kerala continue to work towards the upliftment of the downtrodden sections of society focussed on localized activities across Kerala. The Society was started by Mannathu Padmanabhan (Mannam) on 31 October 1914. Mannathu Padmanabhan revived and reshaped the old concept of village societies, the Karayogams, which practically set the tenor of family and village life. Mannam fought for social equality, the first phase of being the Vaikom Satyagraha, demanding the public roads near the temple at Vaikom be opened to low caste Hindus. He supported the admission of low caste Hindus into temples was the chairman of the Guruvayur Satyagraha, paving the way for the temple entry proclamation. In 1950 he set up the Hindu Mandalam to draw together Hindus, rousing them to support the National Movement. He suffered imprisonment for his support. As the first president of Travancore Devaswom Board he revitalised many temples which had almost ceased to function. NSS, started by Mannam continues its social activities based out of Changanacherry. Image File history File links NSS.jpg Summary Google Images Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links NSS.jpg Summary Google Images Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Nair Service Society (NSS) is an organization created for the upliftment and welfare of the Nair community. ... Mannathu Padmanabhan (1878-1970) Mannathu Padmanabhan was a great social reformer who hailed from the State of Kerala. ... is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Vaikom Satyagraha (1924 - 25) was a satyagraha (movement) in Travancore now part of Kerala against untouchability in Hindu society. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Bhavna says there are 300 million gods in Hinduism. ... Guruvayur Satyagraha took place in (1931 - 32) was a Satyagraha in Trichur in Travancore now part of Kerala seeking entry for untouchables into the Guruvayur Temple. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Educational Institutions

Bishop House

Changanassery is famous for its many excellent schools and colleges. It is home to one of the most reputed colleges in India, St. Berchmans College. Two other colleges, N.S.S. College and Assumption college are also well known for its academics. Image File history File links Bishop_house. ... Image File history File links Bishop_house. ... St. ...

St. Berchmans' High School is the oldest school and is over a hundred years old. Some other schools are Sacred Heart EMHS, Kristu Jyoti EHS, Placid Vidya Vihar,Eden Public School and the Good Shepherd Public School.

St. Berchman's College, Changanassery also known as S B College, is one of the most reputed colleges in Kerala, India. Established in 1922, the college has grown over the years into one of the leading colleges with thirteen postgraduate and seven research departments. It is run by the Catholic Archdiocese of Changanassery, is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam and is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education.

The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded Five Star status to St.Berchmans College. The NAAC committee which met on 21 May 2006 at its headquarters in Bangalore, on the basis of the peer team report reaccredited SB at the A+ level. St Berchman's is the first college in the state to acquire this grade. St. ... is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Festivals

December is a month of celebration for the people in Changanachery. Parel Church in the name of St. Mary and the festival there on December 8 attracts thousands of pilgrims from all religions. Every year in December the processions from the Chirappu, chandanakudam and cathedral church merge in the town. Parel is a suburb of Mumbai. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... is the 342nd day of the year (343rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

They celebrate Mandala Pooja (Hindus), Christmas (Christians) and Chandanakundam (Muslims) together during this time. People irrespective of their religious affiliations, go from one place of worship to another. There is a historical basis to the marvelous scene of the Christian, Hindu and Muslim worship places stands together in Changanachery. It is indeed a history of religious harmony. For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ...

Archdiocese of Changanacherry

Archdiocese of Changanacherryis the largest Catholic Diocese in India. The Bishops house is over 100 years old. The diocese is one of the oldest in India. Dioceses of the province Palai, Kanjirappally and Thuckalay were formed from this diocese as the population grew.

The Archdiocese is one of the first two Vicariates of the Syrian Catholics and the second Metropolitan Archdiocese of the Syro Malabar Church, after the establishment of the Syro Malabar hierarchy which was the prelude to the restoration of the identity of the Church in 1992 as a Sui Juris Church.

Pope Leo XIII of happy memory by his Bull Quod Jam Pridem dated 20 May 1887 established the two Vicariates Apostolic - Kottayam and Trichur - exclusively for the Syro Malabarians and the same Pope recognized the existing Vicariates by the Bull Quae Rei Sacrae dated 28 July 1896 establishing a new Vicariate, Ernakulam, with territories carved out from the two existing Vicariates (Pallippuram, Edappally and Arakuzha divisions from Kottayam Viacriate).

The Vicariate of Kottayam was renamed Changanacherry, since this town had been the centre of Catholic activity (eg. the Changanacherry Synod in 1888} and hence its headquarters was shifted to Changanacherry in 1890.

A new Vicariate - Kottayam - was constituted in 1911 exclusively for the Suddists.

Changanacherry was raised to the status of an archdiocese on 26 July 1956 by Pope Pius XII.

The archdiocese, at present, manages many parishes, Hospitals, Colleges, Schools-including those for the physically/mentally challenged and Orphanages.

Interesting Sites in the Vicinity

Changanasserry town includes areas such as Vazhappally, Vattappally, Puzhavathu, Perunnai, Fathimapuram, Parel, Chethipuzha, Kurisumoodu and Cheeranchira. Vazhappally is a suburb of Changanasserry. ... This article is considered orphaned, since there are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Perunnai is a town near Changanassery in Kerala, India. ... Cheeranchira is a suburb of Changanasserry town, Kerala State in India. ...

• Kurichy a beautiful place close to Changanachery.
• Perumpanachy is a small village near to Changanacherry

Thrikodithanam, a village located on the outskirts of Changanassery Municipality, is famous for its Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple which was built during the reign of the second Chera Empire in circa 800 AD. There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Perumpanachy is a small village in Kottayam district of Kerala state in India. ... Thrikodithanam is a village located on the outskirts of Changanassery Municipality in Kottayam District, Kerala, India. ... THE Mahavishnu Kshetram (temple) at Thrikodithanam is one of the five Vishnu temples associated with the five Pandava brothers- the principal characters of the Mahabharata. ...

Outskirts of Changanacherry is very beautiful. A trip by boat from Changanacherry to various Kuttanadan villages is a wonderful journey. The Boat Jetty (Boat Station) is located in the famous Changanacherry Market. The journey is very interesting since nature reigns supreme here. "Acres of paddy fields and groups of cocunut trees in sunset time will take us to heaven."

Kumarnkarry is also a part of the Changanacherry which is situated just 3 kilometres from town."Evening and Morning walks in the midst of paddy fields is also a wonderful one". Sunset at Kumarankarry is also very beautiful.

All the western areas of Changanacherry have interesting scenes of nature.

Moreover Kuttikanam, Thekkady are the nearby place of Changanacherry. Thekkady is just 100 kilometres from Changanacherry.

Nearby Places

• Kangazha

Nearby places are Vazhappally, Chingavanam, Thrickodithanam, Kottamuri, Paipadu, Nalukody, Laikadu, Thengana, Kurisummoodu, Chethipuzha, Manimala, Vazhoor, Vellavoor, Nedumkunnam, Kodinattumkunnu. Kangazha is a beautiful place, having a serene atmosphere in Kottayam District of Kerala State of India. ...

Kangazha is a beautiful place, having a serene atmosphere in Changanacherry Taluk south to Pampady. Famous for the Mgdm hospital one of the oldest multispeciality community referral hospitals in Kerala. The first Self Finance Nursing College in private sector in Kerala, Theophilis College of Nursingis also situated at Kangazha. Other educational institutions at kangazha are Kangazha is a beautiful place, having a serene atmosphere in Kottayam District of Kerala State of India. ... Categories: Wikipedia cleanup | India geography stubs | Cities and towns in Kerala ... , Pampady is a small town 16 kilometers east of Kottayam in Kerala, Southern India. ... Mar Geevarghese Dionysious Memorial Hospital,( MGDM ) Kangazha (established in 1964)under the Manohar Hill Charitable Trust has a prominent place in the health sector of Kerala especially Kottayam District. ... Kangazha is a beautiful place, having a serene atmosphere in Kottayam District of Kerala State of India. ... Kangazha is a beautiful place, having a serene atmosphere in Kottayam District of Kerala State of India. ...

• PGM college of arts and Science
• P Geevarghese School of Nursing
• School of Laboratory Technology-MGDM Hospital
• [http://baselioshsskangazha.googlepages.com/home Baselios Higher Secondary School
• St. Thomas School Kangazha etc.
• [http://HotelMarigold.com/ Hotel Marigold Banquet House and Gardens

References

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External links

• About Changanachery
• Consolidated Solutions Changanachery
• Intertech Institute of Management and Technology, Changanacherry
• St. Berchman's College
• Archdiocese of Changanacherry
• Aabasoft Solutions, Changanacherry
• Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple
• MGDM Hospital, Devagiri, Kangazha, Kottayam.
• Theophilus College of Nursing, Devagiri, Kangazha, Kottayam.
• P Geevarghese School of Nursing, Devagiri, Kangazha, Kottayam.
• P G M College, Devagiri, Kangazha, Kottayam.
• Baselios Higher Secondary School, Devagiri, Kangazha, Kottayam.
• School of Laboratory Technology MGDM Hospital, Devagiri, Kangazha, Kottayam.
• More about Kangazha
• Academy of Accounts