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{{Infobox settlement
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[[File: Museum of Kerala History Edappilly.JPG|thumb|[[Kerala Museum|Museum of Kerala History]]]]
[[File: Edappally Juma Masjid.JPG|thumb|Juma Masjidh]]
[[File: Govt. HSS EdapallyDSC 6985.JPG|thumb|Government Highschool]]
[[File: Edappilly St George High School.JPG|thumb|St.George Highschool]]
'''Edappally''' or '''Idappalli''' is a region in the [[city]] of [[Kochi, Kerala]], India. It is a major commercial centre as well as a prominent residential region. Edappally junction is one of the busiest junctions in the city.

==History==
Edappally in English literally translates as ''Eda'', short for ''edaykku'' (Malayalam term for "in-between") and ''Pallykollunna Sthalam'' (Malayalam term for "the place or palace where Kings(Rajas) used to take rest ). The name is connected with Edappally Palace and Edappally rajas.

==Economy==
Edappally is said to be one of the fastest-growing areas in the city of [[Kochi]]. Edappally was the seat of the [[Edapally Rajas]], the rulers of the area. Edappally was a [[Panchayati raj|Panchayath]] before getting included in [[Corporation of Cochin|Cochin Corporation]]. The Cochin corporation limits start from the [[Traffic light|traffic signal]] ([[Lulu International Shopping Mall|Lulu Mall]] signal) towards Ernakulam and [[Palarivattom]] . The area that covers Edappally toll and Lulu Mall is in [[Kalamassery]] [[Municipality]] limits. This is a place which comes partly under Thrikkakara legislative constituency and partly under Ernakulam constituency.

==Transport==
The [[Kochi Bypass|Cochin bypass]] connects Edappally with [[Aroor]] which is an industrial town on the south end of Cochin. The Bypass Junction in Edappally is the north end of the Cochin bypass which extends up to Aroor. This entire route is evolving into a major business hub with big-time stores and five-star hotels. The world-famous [[Kerala Museum|museum of Kerala History]] and [[sculpture]] is also located in Edappally (outside the city limits). Thrikkakkara [[temple]] is only 2 kilometres away from Edappally Toll junction, and the village of [[Vattekkunnam]] is connected via a railway tunnel.

Two [[National Highway (India)|national highways]] [[National Highway 544 (India)|NH 544]] and [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66]] join the [[Kochi Bypass]] junction at Edappally. At Edappally, The [[National Highway 66]] passes and continues up to [[Panvel]], [[Maharashtra]]. Edappally is also connected by [[Rail transport|rail]], and there is a [[Train station|railway station]] at [[Edappally (Railway Station)|Edappally]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/indian-railway/idaplli-ipl-station|title=Idaplli Railway Station (IPL) : Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry|website=www.ndtv.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref> The Edappally [[Overpass|Railway Overbrige]] was [[Inauguration|inaugurated]] on 4 February 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/Edappally-flyover-to-be-opened-on-Sunday/article14628293.ece|title=Edappally flyover to be opened on Sunday|author=Staff Reporter|date=2016-09-08|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-02-21|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It helps passengers, so that they can have a convenient journey between Ernakulam-[[Guruvayur|Guruvayoor]] Route (NH 66).

Edappally North (Kunnumpuram Junction) is the next main junction after Edappally junction, on the way to Guruvayur from Ernakulam. Edappally Kunnumpuram Junction is the main junction when turning to the [[Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences]] (a left turn), [[Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham|Amrita School of Arts and Science]] (a right turn), Manjummel (a turn to the east), [[North Paravur|Parur]] (straight).

There is also the [[Edapally metro station|Edappally Metro Station]], which is located near Edappally Station Kavala.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kochimetro.org/|title=Home - Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.|website=kochimetro.org|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref>

==Entertainment==
*[[Oberon Mall]] – Oberon Mall is the first full-format mall in [[Kerala]], located on the NH bypass road, just a kilometre from the Edapally Junction. Oberon Mall is built over {{convert|350,000|sqft|m2}} and the building stands on about {{convert|2|acre|m2}} of land. Oberon Mall also has the first multiplex theatre facility in Kerala.
*[[LuLu International Shopping Mall]] – Lulu Mall is the largest shopping mall in India, located in the Edapally neighbourhood of Kochi in Kerala.[1] It is built on an area of 17 acres, with the total area occupied by the mall alone at 2,700,000 square feet (250,000 m2). A premium five-star 300 room hotel managed by JW [[Marriott Hotels & Resorts|Marriott]] Hotels is located near the mall.
*'''[[Changampuzha Krishna Pillai|Changampuzha]] Samskarika Kendram'''- consisting of a small children's [[park]], two open [[auditorium]]s where programmes are organised almost every day, these programmes include various art forms, literary activities and other cultural items.
*'''Raghavan Pillai Park'''- a small park near Ponekkara with a children's play area.
*Edappally Railway Overbridge was inaugurated on 4 February 2012. Edappally North (Kunnumpuram Junction) is the next main junction after Edapally junction, on way to Guruvayur from Ernakulam. Edappally Kunnumpuram Junction is the main junction to turn to [[Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre|Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences]](Left Turn), Amrita School of Arts and Science (Right Turn), Manjummel (East Turn), Parur (Straight). Poysha [[Residents' association|Residents'Association]](PRA), Kunnumpuram Central Residents' Association (KCRA), Ambedkar Road Residents'Association(ARRA), Mannam Road Residents' Association (ARRA) are the major Residents associations here.
*[[Oasis Mall]] – Oasis Mall is owned by Landmark Group who are also owners of popular outlets like Splash, Homecenter, Lifestyle etc. located on the NH bypass road, bang opposite to Lulu Mall towards Vytilla direction.

==Places of Worship==
Special mention has to be made about two places of worships of Edappally

*[[Edapally Ganapathi temple|The Edappally Ganapathy Temple]] is one of the most important [[Ganapathy]] temples in the state visited by devotees, from all over the state. The temple is referred to in the [[Aithihyamala|Aithihya Mala]] of [[Kottarathil Sankunni]]. Visiting time in the morning is between 5.00 and 7.30 AM. The members of the Edappally royal family worship after these hours, since it is their family temple. During the evening time also the temple is kept open. Ganapathy Homam and Unniyappam are important offerings. Unniyappam is booked months in advance. It is believed that Breaking a [[coconut]] before beginning a project will see that it is completed successfully.<ref>{{cite web|title=Edappally Ganapathy Temple|url=http://edappallyganapathytemple.blogspot.in/}}</ref>
*[[St. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edappally]]:- [[St. George]], the dragon slayer, is the presiding [[saint]]. It is under the control of the Syrian Catholic [[Diocese]] of Ernakulam. [[Prayer|Praying]] at the [[shrine]] on the way on any journey is considered auspicious, even by people of other faiths.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/oct/10/across-the-country-in-a-scooter-1883781.html|title=Across the country, in a scooter}}</ref> The offering is simply [[candle]]s and [[coin]]s which go into the collection box.
*[[Edappally Juma Masjid]]
*Perandoor Temple, Thrickovil Sree [[Krishna]] Temple, Puthukkalavattam Mahadeva Temple, Punnakkal Bhagavathy Temple, Ponekkara Bhagavathy Temple are important places of [[worship]]. The Elamakkara Lourde Matha church is another noted place of worship, which has a history, spanning over 100 years.
*Chendankulangara Sreekrishna Swamy [[Temple]], Located on the way to [[Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre|Amrita Institute of Medical Science]] Hospital, Ponekkara, the Main [[deity]] is [[Krishna|Lord Krishna.]]

Ponel St. Francis Xavier's Church est.in 1927 - Bharat award winner film actor [[P. J. Antony|P J Antony]] buried in the [[cemetery]] of the church

Famous temples, Edappally North Puthukkulangara Bhagavathi Temple and Puthukulangara Mahavishnu Temple are at Kunnumpuram Junction (Edappally North)
Ponekkara Bhagavati Temple, Chandankulangara Temple, Edappally Mariyamman Temple

* The Edappally Mariyamman Temple is Located on the way to Amrita Institute of Medical Science Hospital, Ponekkara Road.
* Blessing Today International Church, Pathadippalam

==Celebrities==
*[[Changampuzha Krishna Pillai]]
*[[Edappally Raghavan Pillai]]
*[[Balachandran Chullikkad]] Poet
*[[Vijayalakshmi]] Poet
*[[A.C. Jose|A C Jose]] Politician
*[[Sijoy Varghese]], Actor, Ad Film Director
*[[Thoppil Anto|Thoppil anto]] Singer

==List Of Public Library==
{{unreferenced section|date=September 2017}}
Changampuzha Smaraka [[Library]] and Edappally North Friends' Library are situated in Edappally. Edappally North Friends' Library celebrated Golden Jubilee in 2007 January. Education and Career Guidance Reference Library started as part of its golden jubilee celebration.

Changampuzha Samskarika Kendram organizes various cultural and academic programmes, which include Kathakali, dramas, music, children's programmes, Akshara slokas, various cultural meetings, discussions, etc. A Senior Citizens' Forum is well functioning attached to this Kendram.

Another institution at Edappally is Changampuzha Smaraka Grandhasala, a library established in 1950 as a [[memorial]] to the Malayalam poet Changampuzha Krishna Pillai. This library has a collection of about thirty-six thousand titles and a reference section (approved as the Kanayannur Taluk Reference Library). This has an Art wing offering training in various types of dances, music (vocal and instrumental), painting and drawing, etc. About six hundred students undergo training in these. Beside that there is also the ''M N F [[Art gallery|Gallery]] of [[Paintings]] and [[Sculptures]]''.

== Educational Institutions ==
Main educational institutions at Edappally are

* Traum [[Academy]] for German and French Languages
*[[Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre|Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences]] (AIMS)
*[[Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham|Amrita School]] of Arts and Sciences
*Jai Bharath B Ed Training College Thrikkakara
*Govt. Vocational and [[Secondary school|Higher Secondary School]] - Edappally North
*[[Al Ameen School|Al Ameen Public School]]<ref>{www.al-ameen.ac.in}</ref>
*Govt. Higher Secondary School Edappally
*St. George's Boys' [[Secondary school|High School]]
*St. Pius' Girls' High School
*Campion School
*Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan Elamakkara
*Regional Centre of [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|MG University]] for Computer Science and applications.
*Government Teacher Training Institute(TTC) Devankulangara.

==List Of Residential Areas==
*Amrita Nagar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/public/Amrita-Nagar|title=Amrita Nagar Profiles {{!}} Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref>
*Ponekkara.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/routes-locations/ponekkara/id/13988|title=Ponekkara, Kochi Corporation, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India|website=Kerala Tourism|language=en|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref>
*Elamakkara.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.magicbricks.com/Elamakkara-in-Kochi-map-mapid-60QqEw0b0mY=|title=Elamakkara Map {{!}} Elamakkara, Kochi Google Map {{!}} Location Map of Elamakkara {{!}} MagicBricks|website=www.magicbricks.com|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref>
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== External links ==
* [http://changampuzhapark.com/ Changampuzha park]
* [http://www.thehindu.com/books/edappally-tales/article4676736.ece News article on Edappally's past]

==Location==
{| style="right; margin:0 0 0 0;"
|
{{Geographic Location
|title = '''Areas of Kochi'''
|Northwest = [[Eloor]]
|North = [[Kalamassery]]
|Northeast = [[Pukkattupadi]], [[Perumbavoor]]
|West = [[North Paravur Parur]], [[Koonammavu]],
[[Cheranelloor]], [[Varappuzha]]
|Centre = Edapally
|East = [[NPOL]]
|Southwest = [[Elamakkara]]
|South = [[Mamangalam]], [[Palarivattom]]
|Southeast = [[Kakkanad]]
}}
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Kochi (India) topics}}
{{Neighbourhoods of Kochi}}
{{Ernakulam district |state=collapsed}}

[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Ernakulam district]]

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