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The Kingdom of Cochin or Kochi (also known as Perumpadapu Swaroopam, Madarajyam, Gosree Rajyam, or Kuru Swaroopam; Malayalam: കൊച്ചി [Kocci] or പെരുമ്പടപ്പ [Perumpaṭapp]) was a former state in the area of Kochi (Cochin), Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram in what is now the Indian state of Kerala. Later, it was merged with Travancore to create Travancore-Cochin, which was in turn merged with the Malabar district of Madras State on November 1, 1956 to form the new State of Kerala. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... The introduction of this article does not provide enough context for readers unfamiliar with the subject. ... Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Gosree Rajyam also know as Madarajyam, Perumpadapu Swaroopam, Kuru Swaroopam) was the name of the Kingdom of Kochi. ... Image File history File links Cochinel. ... Image File history File links Cochinel. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം) is the language of the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Kochi (Malayalam: കൊച്ചി [] or പെരുമ്പടപ്പ [])), formerly known as Cochin, is the largest (pop. ... For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ... For the district with the same name, see Palakkad District. ... For the district with the same name, see Malappuram District. ... Kerala (IPA: ; Malayalam: േകരളം — ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര [], or തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Thiru-Kochi, formerly known as Travancore-Cochin, is a former state of India. ... It has been suggested that Malabarian Coast be merged into this article or section. ... Madras Presidency, also known as Madras Province and known officially as Presidency of Fort St. ... November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

History

There is no historically written evidence about the emergence of Kingdom of Cochin or of the Cochin Royal Family (Perumpadapu Swaroopam). All that is recorded are through folk tales and stories. So what we have today is only a blurred picture. Folklore is the ethnographic concept of the tales, legends, or superstitions current among a particular ethnic population, a part of the oral history of a particular culture. ... Story has several different meaning as outlined below. ...

Even though there are many grandhas like Keralolpathi, Keralamahatmyam, Prumpadapu Grandavari, etc. we cannot fully rely on them as they are folk tales and stories but they have got their own prominence.

According to Keralamahatmyam (44th adhyaya) King Vishravanas daughter Bala told Parusurama that she needs a land with her name for her to settle. Parashurama for fulfilling her wish created a land from sea and called it Kochi (which later became Cochin). Lord Parashurama promoted this land and invited people of all religion caste and creed to settle here. This story can only be considered as a continuation of the old folk tale that Lord Parashurama created Kerala out of the sea and also that building of temples and regions were done by him. Parashurama Bhargava or Parasurama (Axe-wielding Rama), is the Sixth avatara of Vishnu, and a son of Jamadagni. ... Kochi may refer to: Kochi, India, a city in the state of Kerala, India. ... Cochin may refer to: Cochin China Kingdom of Kochi, a former princely state of India, merged with Travancore to form the State of Kerala Cochin city, the former name of the city of Kochi, in Kerala Hôpital Cochin, a famous hospital in Paris, France Cochin font, from the Adobe... Parashurama Bhargava or Parasurama (Axe-wielding Rama), is the Sixth avatara of Vishnu, and a son of Jamadagni. ... Parashurama Bhargava or Parasurama (Axe-wielding Rama), is the Sixth avatara of Vishnu, and a son of Jamadagni. ... Kerala (IPA: ; Malayalam: േകരളം — ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... The word temple has different meanings in the fields of architecture, religion, geography, anatomy, and education. ...

There is a well known story that the last Perumal who ruled Kerala divided his kingdom between his nephews and his sons and got himself converted into Islam and went to Mecca for pilgrimage. Keralolpathi states the above story as " The last and the famous Perumal king Cheraman Perumal ruled Kerala for 36 years. He left for Mecca by ship with some Muslims who arrived at Kodungallore(Crangannore) port and converted to Islam. Before leaving to Mecca he divided his kingdom between his nephews and sons." For other uses of the name Vishnu, see Vishnu (disambiguation). ... Kerala (IPA: ; Malayalam: േകരളം — ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... In politics, a country (or in some cases, a group of countries) over which a king or queen reigns, is a kingdom, see: monarchy. ... Islam (Arabic: ; ( (help· info)), submission (to the will of God)) is a monotheistic faith, considered one of the Abrahamic religions, and the worlds second-largest religion. ... This article is about the city in Saudi Arabia. ... Pilgrim at Mecca For other uses of the word pilgrimage, see Pilgrimage (disambiguation). ... Kerala (IPA: ; Malayalam: േകരളം — ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... This article is about the city in Saudi Arabia. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... Cranganore (modern day Kodungallur) and known in ancient times as Shinkli, Muchiri (anglicised to Muziris), Muyirikkodu, Muchiripattinam was a famous and prosperous sea-port at the mouth of the Periyar (also known as Choorni Nadi) river in the southern Indian state of Kerala. ... Islam (Arabic: ; ( (help· info)), submission (to the will of God)) is a monotheistic faith, considered one of the Abrahamic religions, and the worlds second-largest religion. ... This article is about the city in Saudi Arabia. ...

Perumpadapu Grandavari states " The last Thavazhi of Perumpadapu Swaroopam came into existence on the Kaliyuga day -shodashangamsurajyam. Cheraman Perumal divided the land into half, 17 amsha north of Neelaeswaram and 17 amsha south totaling to 34 amsha, and gave his powers to nephews and sons. Thirty four rajyas in between Kanyakumari (now in Tamil Nadu) and Gokarna (now in Karnataka) were give to the Thampuran who was the daughter of the last niece of Cheraman Perumal." Perumpadapu Swaroopam (also know as Madarajyam, Gosree Rajyam, Kuru Swaroopam) was the name of the Kingdom of Kochi. ... According to most inrepretations of Hindu scriptures, the Kali Yuga (Iron Age) began at the end of Krishnas bodily lifespan (approximately 5100 years ago, 3102 BC) and will last exactly 432,000 years — placing its conclusion in the year AD 428,899 (it began with a year 0). ... The Tiruvalluvar statue The Vivekananda memorial The Gandhi Mandepam Kanyakumari is a town and a cape at the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Gokarna meaning Cows Ear is a small town situated in North Kannada district coastal Karnataka, India. ... Karnātakā (ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ in Kannada) (IPA: //) is one of the four southern states of India. ...

There is no evidence that Cheraman Perumal converted himself to Islam. There is also a controversy that Perumal got himself converted to Buddhism, Christianity or Jainism. Keralolpathi recorded the division of his kingdom in 345 AD, Perumpadapu Grandavari in 385 AD, Loghan (a historian) in 825 AD. There is no historical clue on the split of Kerala, but according to Elamkulam Kunjan Pilla (a historian) a split might have occurred during the second Cheran Dynasty (Beginning of 12th century). There is also a view which can also be considered that the last Perumal, Ramavarma Kulashekara Perumal, of the second Cheran Dynasty (Kulashekara Samrajyam 800 AD - 1102 AD) with its capital at Mahodayapuram divided his Kingdom. There is also a baseless statement in Mangalamala (written by Appan Thampuran) that Bhaskara Ravi Varma had done the division. But there is evidence on the statement that the division was done by Ramavarma Kulashekara Perumal. Islam (Arabic: ; ( (help· info)), submission (to the will of God)) is a monotheistic faith, considered one of the Abrahamic religions, and the worlds second-largest religion. ... Buddhism (more correctly Pali Buddhadhamma or Sanskrit Buddhadharma) is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, a prince of the Shakyas, whose lifetime is traditionally given as 566 to 486 BCE. Buddhism spread throughout the ancient Indian sub-continent in the five centuries... Christianity is a monotheistic religion centered on the life, teachings, and actions of Jesus of Nazareth, known by Christians as Jesus Christ, as recounted in the New Testament. ... Pre-Kushana Ayagapatta from Mathura Jainism (pronounced in English as //), traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म), is a religion and philosophy originating in the prehistory of South Asia. ... A historian is a person who studies history. ... Kerala (IPA: ; Malayalam: േകരളം — ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... For other uses of the name Vishnu, see Vishnu (disambiguation). ...

Ramavarma Kulashekara Perumal" s sister who was married to a Namboothiri of Perumpadapu Illom near Ponnani had five daughters out of which only the last daughter had a son. During the last days of his reign Ramavarma Kulashekara Perumal divided his kingdom between his sons, relatives, and nobles. The kingdom which was later ruled by his sons were called VENAD Swaroopam and that of his nephew was called PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam. Even though matriarchal system was prevalent, the majority of his kingdom was given in between his sons and rest only to his nephew with all the religious rights. VENAD Swaroopam was bestowed the honor Kulashekaraperumal and PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam as Koviladhikari which is a proof of their political and religious practice. Thus, in the beginning of 12th century the Kingdom Of Cochin and the Cochin Royal Family (PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam) came into existence. Until 16th century PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam didn't have any political supremacy, all the political supremacy started only in the 16th century. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Ponnani is a small town in Malappuram District of Kerala state in India. ...

Capital(s)

From the beginning of 12th century AD and to the end of 13th century AD Chitrakooda in Perumpadapu village, of Vanneri was the capital of PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam. Even though the capital of PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam was in Vanneri Perumpadapu king had a palace in Mahodayapuram.

When the Zamoorins attacked Vanneri in the later part of the 13th century, PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam shifted their capital from Vanneri to Mahodayapuram. This continued till the beginning of 15th century.

In 1405 PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam changed their capital from Mahodayapuram to Cochin. From there on PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam got the name Cochin Royal Family. By the end of the 14th Zamoorin conquered Thrikkanamathilakam and it became a threat for Mahodayapuram (Thiruvanchikulam) and this may be the reason that PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam changed their capital to Cochin. Not only this in the year 1341 a flood created an island Puthuvippu (Vypin) and Cochin became a world famous natural harbor. The old Kodungallore(Crangannore) port lost its importance. The above may also be a cause for the shift of the capital. Cochin may refer to: Cochin China Kingdom of Kochi, a former princely state of India, merged with Travancore to form the State of Kerala Cochin city, the former name of the city of Kochi, in Kerala Hôpital Cochin, a famous hospital in Paris, France Cochin font, from the Adobe... Vypin is an Island in Ernakulam district of Kerala, south India. ... A natural harbor is a landform where a body of water forms a harbor. ... Cranganore (modern day Kodungallur) and known in ancient times as Shinkli, Muchiri (anglicised to Muziris), Muyirikkodu, Muchiripattinam was a famous and prosperous sea-port at the mouth of the Periyar (also known as Choorni Nadi) river in the southern Indian state of Kerala. ...

The palace at Kalvathhi was the residence of the kings in the beginning. Then in 1555 the palace was shifted to Mattancheri. Then after that the capital was shifted to Trichur (Thrissur) for a long time. At that time Penvazithampuran (Female Thampuran) and the other Kochuthampurans (other Thampurans except the Valliathampuran (King)) stayed at a palace in Vellarapalli. Thrissur is a city (located at 10. ... For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ...

In the beginning of 18th century Thripunithura started gaining prominence. The kingdom was ruled from Trichur, Cochin and Thripunithura. Around 1755 Penvazithampuran (Female Thampuran) and the other Kochuthampurans (other Thampurans) left Vellarapalli and started to live in Thripunithura. Thus Thripunithura became the capital of Cochin Royal Family. Thrippunithura is a satellite town south-east of Ernakulam Cochin City of Kerala state in south India. ... Thrissur is a city (located at 10. ... Cochin may refer to: Cochin China Kingdom of Kochi, a former princely state of India, merged with Travancore to form the State of Kerala Cochin city, the former name of the city of Kochi, in Kerala Hôpital Cochin, a famous hospital in Paris, France Cochin font, from the Adobe... Thrippunithura is a satellite town south-east of Ernakulam Cochin City of Kerala state in south India. ...

Different Names

Perumpadapu Swaroopam, Madarajyam, Goshree Rajyam, Kuru Swaroopam are the different names of Cochin Kingdom. Perumpadapu Velliya Thampuran, Madamaheeshan, Goshree Bhoopan, Kuru Bhoomi Bhrith are the different ways to call the Kings. Perumpadapu Swaroopam (also know as Madarajyam, Gosree Rajyam, Kuru Swaroopam) was the name of the Kingdom of Kochi. ...

Since according to Vishravanan's daughter wish Lord Parashurama created a small land for her that land was called Balapuri and which intern means a small Land (Kochu Desham) in malayalam. That was later called Kochi (Cochin). Malayalam (മലയാളം) is the major language of the state of Kerala, in southern India. ...

According to Nichola County(15th century) and Fr. Poulino (17th Century) Kochi was renounced after a stream flowing through the place. This may be right since the capital of the kingdom was Kochi the entire Kingdom was popular by name Kochi.

Its is an accepted fact that the kings of Kochi genealogy started from the sister of the last Prumal (Ramavarma Kulashekara) and also she was married by Perumpadapu Namboothiri. After the death of the Namboothiri there was no predecessor to the wealth and his Illom was merged with the Dynasty and hence the name Perumpadapu Swaroopam came into existence. But this reason for the name cannot be accepted fully. It can also be that the first rulers ruled from Perumpadapu in Ponnani hence the name. This reason is more logical. Ponnani is a small town in Malappuram District of Kerala state in India. ...

Thruvanjikulam Temple structure is according to the Chidambaram architecture form. So the founder can be a Chola Perumal from Chidambaram(T.N.) and also a tiger is inscribed on the flag which is called Puliyan and his place was called Pulyannur. This are from Putheyadath Raman Menons historical notes. Since Puliyannur Namboothiri (Tantri Poornathrayeesa Temple and Cochin Royal Family) originated from this place that Illom got this name. The name Perumpadapu came from Perumbathura Periyavar (The elder man of Perumbathura, a place near Chidambaram) which can also be a reason but is baseless. The Akshardham Hindu temple, Delhi, India The word temple has different meanings in the fields of architecture, religion, geography, anatomy, and education. ... Chidambaram is a town of India, in the South Arcot district of Tamil Nadu, 11 km from the coast and 240 km south of Chennai by rail. ... The Cholas were the most famous of the three dynasties that ruled ancient Tamil Nadu. ... For other uses of the name Vishnu, see Vishnu (disambiguation). ... Chidambaram is a town of India, in the South Arcot district of Tamil Nadu, 11 km from the coast and 240 km south of Chennai by rail. ...

There was adoption to Madathinkizu (Madathum Koor) Swoorupam from Perumpadapu Swaroopam and finally there was no predecessor in Madathinkizu their properties were attached to Perumpadapu Swaroopam. Thus the name Madarajyam came into existence.

The Sanskrit version of Madavamsham is Goshree Vamsham (Madu (Malayalam)= Pashu (Malayalam)= Go (Sanskrit)). The Kochi is the Synonym of Goshree. There was also an adoption from Cochin Royal Family to Kuru Swaroopam and finally Kuru Swaroopam was merged with Kochi. Hence the name Kuru Swaroopam .

Kings

Veerakerala Varma nephew of Cheraman Perumal is supposed to be the first king of Cochin (This was around 7th Century AD). But the only record we have is from 1503 AD.

1. Unniraman Koyikal I (---- to 1503)
2. Unniraman Koyikal II (1503 to 1537)
3. Veera Kerala Varma (1537-1565)
4. Keshava Rama Varma (1565-1601)
5. Veera Kerala Varma (1601-1615)
6. Ravi Varma (1615-1624)
7. Veera Kerala Varma (1624-1637)
8. Godavarma (1637-1645)
9. Veerarayira Varma (1645-1646)
10. Veera Kerala Varma (1646-1650)
11. Rama Varma (1650-1656).
12. Rani Gangadharalakshmi (1656-1658).
13. Rama Varma (1658-1662).
14. Goda Varma (1662-1663)
15. Veera Kerala Varma(1663-1687)
16. Rama Varma (1687-1693)
17. Ravi Varma (1693-1697)
18. Rama Varma (1697-1701)
19. Rama Varma (1701-1721)
20. Ravi Varma (1721-1731)
21. Rama Varma (1731-1746)
22. Veera Kerala Varma (1746-1749)
23. Rama Varma (1749-1760)
24. Veera Kerala Varma (1760-1775)
25. Rama Varma (1775-1790)
26. Rama Varma (1790-1805)- SHAKTHAN THAMPURAN
27. Rama Varma (1805-1809)- Vellarapalli-yil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in "Vellarapali")
28. Veera Kerala Varma (1809-1828) - Karkidaka Maasathil Theepetta Thampuran(King who died in "karkidaka" month(ME))
29. Rama Varma (1828-1837) - Thulam-Maasathil Theepett1a Thampuran (King who died in "Thulam" month (ME))
30. Rama Varma (1837-1844) - Edava-Maasathil Theepett1a Thampuran (King who died in "Edavam" month (ME))
31. Rama Varma (1844-1851) - Thrishur-il Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in "Thrishivaperoor" or Thrishur)
32. Veera Kerala Varma (1851-1853) - Kashi-yil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in "Kashi" or Varanasi)
33. Ravi Varma(1853-1864) - Makara Maasathil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in "Makaram" month (ME))
34. Rama Varma(1864-1888) - Mithuna Maasathil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in "Mithunam" month (ME))
35. Kerala Varma(1888-1895) - Chingam Maasathil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in "Chingam" month (ME))
36. Rama Varma(1895-1914) - aka Rajarshi, Abdicated Highness (Left for heavenly abode in 1932)
37. Rama Varma(1914-1932) - Madrasil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in Madras or Chennai)
38. Rama Varma(1932-1941) - Dhaarmika Chakravarthi (King of Dharma), Chowara-yil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in "Chowara")
39. Kerala Varma (1941-1943) - Midukkan Thampuran
40. Ravi Varma(1943-1946)
41. Kerala Varma(1946-1948) - Ikya-Keralam(Unified Kerala) Thampuran
42. Rama Varma (1948-1964) - Pareekshit Thampuran

ME - Malayalam Era

Tradition

Traditionally Perumpadappu Moopil is considerd as the political head of all the brahmins in Kerala(Spritual head being Azhuvanchery Thamprakal). Their rituals and tradition is almost similar to that of brahmins with some exceptions like 12 days of Pollution on death or Birth, Veli not performed for marriages of male members, cannot do pooja yagam etc. Normally for Sandhya vandanam members recite 10 Gayathri Mantrams. Among the ruling families in kerala only members of Perumpadappu swaroopam traditionally had the right to Serve feast to Brahmins or can have food together with brahmin. This can be verifed by reading Shakthan Thampuran story in Ayithihyamala of kottarathil Shankunni. Every member has to do Shodasakriyakal. The term "Shodasakriyakal" refers to sixteen rites to be performed by all members, as structured through "Smruthi". To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Kerala (IPA: ; Malayalam: േകരളം — ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

1. Sekom (Garbhaadhaanam) : A rite to be performed just before the first sexual intercourse after marriage.
2. Pumsavanom : To be performed just after conception.
3. Seemantham : Performed after Pumsavanom.
4. Jathakarmam : Performed just after birth.
5. Naamakaranam : Christening.
6. (Upa)nishkramanam (Vaathilpurappadu) : Involves taking the child out of the house for the first time.
7. Choroonu : The first ceremonial intake of rice by the child.
8. Choulam : The first hair-cut ceremony of the boy/ girl.
9. Upanayanam : (Only for boys).
10. Mahaanamneevrutham (Aanduvrutham) :
11. Mahaavrutham :
12. Upanishadvrutham :
13. Godaanam : Rites as part of thanks-giving to the Aacharyan (priest or teacher).
14. Samaavarthanam : A long ritual for the completion of the above said Vedic education.
15. Marriage
16. Agniadhaanam : A rite performed as an extension of Oupaasanam and introduction to Sroutha rites.

Upanayanam (from upa: auxiliary and nayanam: eye) literally means bringing (the ultimate truth) nearer in sight. ...

Marriage

Traditionaly the female members of the family are married only to Kerala Brahmin(Namboothiri) class and Male members marry Nair and Sambhanda Kshatriya Class. But today with Namboothiris marrying within their class Perumpadappu Swaroopam members marry from other Kashatriya class in Kerala. Traditionally the rule for marriage is Females Marry from same Class (like thirupad) or Class above (Namboothiri) and Males Marry from same class (like thirupad) or Nairs. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Nair or Nayar (Malayalam: നായ൪) is the name of a caste in the Southern Indian state of Kerala. ... // Introduction Nair is the name of a caste in the Southern Indian state of Kerala. ...

Family

Perumpadapu Swaroopam currently has more than 1000 Members. The family Follows a Matrilineality system. Cochin Royal family is the largest Matrilineal Royal family in the world.
Matrilineality is a system in which one belongs to ones mothers lineage. ...

The eldest female member 'Veliyamma Thampuran' heads the family. She holds the most significant post in the family.

The Eldest male member of the family is called as Veliya Thampuran (Perumpadappu Moopil) is the king.

Based on the current projections even with this numbers it is predicted that the family would be in a positon for adoption in the next century. In 1976, there were 719 members in the family. One other exception is that both the female and male members are called by the name "Thampuran" and have same last name(Thampuran). (in all other royal familes in Kerala, males are called Thampuran and females - Thampuratti.)

Naming practice of male Thampuran

In Cochin Royal Family all the male Thampurans were named according to the following methodology.

• Eldest Son To A Mother Rama Varma
• Second Son Kerala Varma
• Third Son Ravi Varma
• Fourth Son Goda Varma.

But after 1663 Goda Varma naming convention was removed as the then ruler Goda Varma was considered very timid in nature. From then on to till date the first three naming convention is followed. Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) was an Indian painter who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana. ...

Naming practice of female Thampuran

In Cochin Royal Family the female Thampurans were named according to the following methodology.

• Eldest daughter To A Mother Amba
• Second daughter Subhadra

This naming convention is followed again to third daughter and fourth etc. Amba was the eldest daughter of King of Kashi. ... Jagannath(far right) with his brother Balarama(far left) and sister Subadra (center) in Radhadesh, Belgium Subhadra is the sister of Krishna. ...

External links

• Emergence Of Kingdom Of Cochin And Cochin Royal Family
• Cochin Royal Family Historical Society
• Namboothiri Websites Trust Calicut

References

• Genalogy of Cochin Royal Family - By Rameshan Thampuran