| Chingavanam | |
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| Settlement type | suburb |
| Country | India |
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Chingavanam is a suburb of Kottayam city between Kottayam and Changanassery in Kottayam district of Kerala state, India.
History
Before the 11th century, Chingavanam was one of the 28 Karas of Nattakom[1] area which was under the ruling of Munjunaadu Dynasty.[2] In 1103AD, Ilayaraja Vimbileeswaran of Thekkumkur Dynasty conquered Munjunad and Nattakom area became under Thekkumkur ruling.[3]
Location
Chingavanam is part of the Kottayam Municipality, Kottayam District, between Kottayam and Changanacherry about 9 km from each.
Notable people
- V. I. Suku, principal of Thrippunithura RLV College of Music and Fine Arts
References
- ↑ India Gazetteer and Bhoomisasthra Nighandu{{#if:Edamaruk|, Edamaruk}. Diamond Publishers
- ↑ Thekkumkoor Charithravum Puravrithavum{{#if:Nampoothiri|, Nampoothiri}. NBS (National Book Stall)(2014). ISBN 9789385725647
- ↑ A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE{{#if:Menon|, Menon}(1878). ISBN 978-8170200406
- ↑ Kadhakali Award 2011.