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[[File:Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakom.jpg|thumb|right|Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam]]<br />
'''Ariyittuvazhcha Kovilakam''' is a building in [[Mattancherry]] in the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. This building was used to perform the ceremony of Ariyittuvazhcha by the Maharajas of erstwhile [[Kingdom of Cochin|Cochin Kingdom]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.keralaculture.org/keralaasi-protected-mounments/628|title=List of Protected Mouments by State Archaeology Department, Kerala|last=|first=|date=|website=www.keralaculture.org|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-09-21}}</ref> This is a [[List of State Protected Monuments in Kerala|state protected monument]] declared by Kerala State. The building is in the style of [[nālukettu]]. It was constructed of brick and wood and the ceiling is covered with burned mud pieces called "oodu". This building was opened only for the coronation. A cot in the locked room in the cottage, used only during coronation.<br />
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== History ==<br />
Ariyittuvazhcha is a coronation ceremony performed by Maharaja of Cochin kingdom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/84917/10/10.chapter%204.pdf|title=Family Relations of Kolaswaroopam With Travancore and Arackal Royal Families|website=shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-09-21}}</ref> This ceremony began with a procession from the [[Mattancherry Palace|Dutch palace]] and progress to Ariyittuvazcha Kovilakam. The Maharaja would then bathe in the pond. After that the locked room was opened and the Maharaja sat on the cot with an olakkuda (an umbrella made of palm fronds).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/precious-history-restored/article4626977.ece|title=Precious history restored|last=|first=|date=|website=www.thehindu.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-09-21}}</ref> The priests performed the [[Vedas|Vedic]] rituals and [[rice]] was showered on the king in blessing. This is called Ariyittuvazhcha. Ari is the [[Malayalam]] name of rice. A large crowd witnessed this ceremony and they make kurava when the ceremony is performed.<br />
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After coronation, the Maharaja would go to the Palliyarakadavu temple, opposite to Dutch Palace. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/136142/10/10_chapter%204.pdf|title=chapter - iv arts, crafts and theatrical (performing) arts - Shodhganga|last=|first=|date=|website=shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-09-21}}</ref><br />
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After this whole ritual the Cochin Kingdom would have a new king.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/precious-history-restored/article4626977.ece|title=Precious history restored|last=|first=|date=|website=www.thehindu.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-09-21}}</ref><br />
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