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Kothamangalam (Malayalam :കോതമംഗലം) is a small town 14 kms north east of Muvattupuzha lying on the foothills of the Western Ghats and is referred to as The Gateway to the High Ranges. The town serves as a taluk and a municipality for Ernakulam district in southern state of Kerala in India. Until recent past, the town was also a very important trading center for spices and hill produce. Kothamangalam is known for its old Christian churches and its prominent educational institutions. Image File history File links Acap. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The divisions of a district. ... , For the town with the same name, see Ernakulam. ... 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... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... , Muvattupuzha (Malayalam:മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ ) is a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... A Tehsil is an administrative subdivision or tier of local government in some South Asian countries. ... 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. ... The skyline of Ernakaulam Ernakulam (Malayalam : എറണാകുളം ) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... External links Wikibooks Cookbook has more about this subject: Spice Food Bacteria-Spice Survey Shows Why Some Cultures Like It Hot Citat: ...Garlic, onion, allspice and oregano, for example, were found to be the best all-around bacteria killers (they kill everything). ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Luther Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      A Christian () is a person who...

History

Kothamangalam occupies a prominent place in the ancient history of Kerala. According to some historians like Professor Joseph Mundasseri, or Kanaksabha 'Kotha' in the name must have been the official name of the Cheras who ruled Kerala in the first millennium. There is also an opinion that Thrikkariyoor (Karur), a village that lies 3 km north of the Kothamangalam town was the capital of Cheras, but it is not widely accepted.T rikkariyur came into being after it was considered as a holy temple of Cheras. The nearby Cheramala at the bank of river periyar is considered to be the summer palace of Cheras.The ruins are still visible at the hill top. The Cheras were one of the three ancient Tamil dynasties who ruled the southern tip of the peninsula of India for most of its early history. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

Historically, Kothamangalam serves a main role in unfolding the mysterious past of Kerala. The trade links with the west had a lot of impact on the prominence of Kothamangalam. The ancient Tracians had a great influence on the culture of this place. A lot of places in and around Kothamangalam bear the suffix "PARA" to the place names. It does not denote the significance of rocks but on the other hand it denotes a village. "Para" in thracian language means a village. Keerampara is a village nearby enroute the Cheramala. The name Keerampara means" Village of parrots". Keeram is parrot.

St.Thomas is believed to be preached in this place and converted about 240 brahmin families into Christian faith including" Cheladans and Thekkilakadans" (see the book of Kesari Balakrishna Pillai). Chelad is a village near to Kothamangalam. The ancient Ekachakra gramam is none other than Kothamangalam where the Baka was killed (Mahabaratha epic). It is stated that the Ekachakra gramam was situated in between Malayattoor and Neriamangalam and in Venpuram (capital) which is Kothamangalam. The ancient trade route to Madhurai was thorough Kothamangalam signifying its link even from time immemorial. Kothamangalam was famous for its name but nobody knew where it was situated hence the ancient saying" Ethappa Kothamangalam". Madurai (மதுரை in Tamil) is situated on the banks of river Vaigai in Tamil Nadu, a southern Indian state. ...

Kothamangalam taluk was created on January 26, 1972 including parts of the Muvattupuzha municipality. It was composed of Kothamangalam, Keerampara, Kottapady, Pindimana,Nellikuzhi,Pothanikad,Varappetty, Kadavoor and Pallarimanagalam villages. Later Neriamangalam and Thrikkariyoor were added to the taluk in 1981. Kothamangalam became a municipality in 1978. , Muvattupuzha (Malayalam:മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ ) is a municipality in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

Leaders and Celebrities

There are several great leaders from Kothamangalam and few such prominent personalities are Mr. M.P Varghese, the first MLA of Kothamangalam and Mr.T.M.Meethian, Ex.MLA, who was a well known mediator for settling disputes outside court. Mr. M.P varghese is a veteran in the education field of Kothamangalam. His vision only made Kothamangalam to marwell in the educational field. Like M.P Varghese, there are leaders like P.K. Sajeev, Minister.T.U Kuruvilla etc. Mr.Jaison Paul Avirappattu who is a famous business personality from pareekkanni near kothamangalam

Cricketer S. Sreesanth [1], was born in Kothamangalam Shanthakumaran Sreesanth (born February 6, 1983), also known as Gopu, is an Indian cricketer. ...

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^GRIndia Kothamangalam had a population of 37,169. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kothamangalam has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 95%. In Kothamangalam, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. 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... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...

How to reach

• Nearest Railway station - Alwaye 35 km / Ernakulam - 53 km.
• Nearest Airport - Nedumbassery (Kochi) - 34 km

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Tourist Destinations

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary (Salim Ali Wild Life Sanctuary) Thattekkad, 14 km from Kothamangalam is home to the Thattekad bird sanctuary where we can find some rare species of birds. Exotic birds flock to this sanctuary and make this place a haven for any ornithologist.

Bhoothathan Kettu Bhoothathan Kettu is a good picnic spot, located 10 km from Kothamangalam. There is a barrage here, and in the adjoining reservoir, one can go for boating too. The legend says that the dam was built by a "Bhootham" (A spirit) using the rocks, which is which is how the name Bhothathan Kettu (Made by spirit) came to be. Trekking through the forest to the old Bhoothathan Kettu is very interesting. The forest offers a wide variety of flora and fauna and is a botanist's delight.

Educational institutions

Main article: Educational institutions in Kothamangalam

• Official Site of Kothamangalam Church Cheriyapally