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PARAVUR THE LAND OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY

NORTH PARAVOOR

North Paravur formerly known as Paravur or Paravoor or Parur, is a municipality and suburb in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala.It is a northern suburb of the city of Kochi and is situated around 20 km from the city centre. It is also the first place in India to use electronic voting machine during the by-elections in 1982. 'Etymology Paravur derived its name from ancient name Parayur, which literally means the place of Paravar, an ancient tribe. Paravar were the major inhabitants of the coastal areas of Kerala especially near the ancient capital Mohodayapuram of the Chera dynasty. Descriptions about Paravar can be found in Sangha literature. Geography Paravur is located at 10.14° N 76.7° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 10 metres (32 feet). The town is situated at north end of Ernakulam district and bordering with Thrissur district. The towns in Thrissur district like Kodungallore, Mala, Chalakudy and the towns Kalamassery, Aluva, Angamaly, Vypin island are located near to this town. The Paravur Taluk lies in the flat delta region of the Periyar river and cut by several canals, which have resulted in the formation of many islands. The Kodungalloor Kayal (backwaters) and Varappuzha Kayal (backwaters) are in this taluk. The town and neighboring areas were deeply affected by floods in 2018 due to heavy rain.

History

Paravur was under the administration of the Paravur king. Vypin was also in Parur. The Paravur king joined with Kochi country, but later Parur transferred to the Travancore area (1864) as part of an agreement. The taluk was divided into Paravur and Alangad. Alangad comprised most parts of present-day Aluva taluk. At that period Paravur area included Puthenchira, Mala area of Chalakudy taluk. Muziris was the centre of Indian spice trade for many centuries, and was known to the Yavanas (Greeks) as well as Romans, Jews, Arabs, and Chinese since ancient times. Kochi rose to significance as a trading centre after the port at Muziris was destroyed by massive flooding of the river Periyar in 1341. It was told till that time the Periyar River had a width of Cherai to Munambam. The mud and sand destroyed this natural port and the whole City along with its wealth went below the mud and sand.

Chendamangalam a historical place is also in Paravur. Chendamangalam was the place of Paliath Achans who were the prime ministers and Raja under the Kochi Maharaja. In Chendamangalam, exists the famous Dutch-Kerala style constructed Palace and Nalukettu of the Paliam Royal Family(Paliath Achan).Chavara monastery is in Koonammavu. North Paravur municipality is one among the former municipalities in Ernakulam District. Today it is a populated residential town in the Ernakulam district due to its historical importance. Gothuruth, an island in Parur, is the birthplace of the traditional Kerala art form of Chavittunatakam.

Localities in Paravur

These are the localities or wards in Paravur Municipality. Perumpadanna, Kedamangalam, Nanthiattukunnam, Peruvaram, Vazhikulangara, Kizhakkepram, Vedimara, Pullamkulam, Vaniyakkad, Nandikulangara, Paravoothara, Pallamthuruth, Mattumal, Kurunthotiparamb, Poosaripady, Thoniyakav, Potten street, Mookambi, Municipal, Kacheripady|Court, Chendamangalam Jn, Thekkenaluvazhi, Market, Kannankulangara, Pvt. Busstand

Educational organizations in North Paravur

   Sree Narayana Medical College, Chalaka
   SNMIMT Engineering college, Maliankara
   SNGIST Professional College, Manjaly
   MES College of Engineering and Technology, Kunnukara
   Holymatha College of Technology, Manakkapady
   SNGIST Arts & Science College, Manakkappady
   MES Arts and Science College, Kunnukara
   Lakshmi College, Was one of the biggest parallel colleges once.
   SNM Training College, Moothakunnam (Aided)
   Sree Narayana Higher Secondary School, Pullamkulam, North Paravur
   Infant Jesus Public School,Perumbadanna, North Paravur
   Adarsha Vidya Bhavan Senior Secondary School, Nanthiyaattkunnam, North Paravur
   MES Central School, Kunnukara and Eloor
   Government Higher Secondary School (Boys), North Paravur
   Government Higher Secondary School (Girls), North Paravur
   S.N.V Sanskrit School Nanthiyattukunnam
   Hindi Prachara Sabha, Alengad
   St. Germains Zion L P School
   Sree Narayana Arts and Science coll Kedamangalamalam
   Mar gregorios Abdul jaleel Arts and science college, North paravur

Festivals

• Paravur Mookambika Navarathri festival
• Kalikulangara valiyavilakku fest
• Moothakunam temple fest
• Dukrana of St. Thomas the Apostle.
• Chakkumarassery Temple Fest
• The celebration of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Don Bosco Church North Paravur.
• Perumpadanna Holi fest at Perumpadanna KSMS Mahadeva temple.
• Mannam Thaypooyam Festival
• Peruvaram Temple Fest