Keerampara
(Ayyappan mudi)
Keerampara is an Indian village in the state of Kerala, India. This place is once blessed with
the footprints of all the holy personnel who passed through the Royal route
(from Madurai
to Kothamangalam).
History
The name itself signifies its
contacts with the western countries from time immemorial. This part of the
country has names tagged with "para". Contrary to general belief this
does not signify a rock. "Para" in the Thracian language means a "village" and thereby Keeram + para makes
Keerampara = The Village of Parrots.Similarly Oonjappara becomes the Village of Swings. The [Thracians] had a very
good influence in India before the birth of christ
especially in the Ernakulam district due to the trade links with [[ancient Kodungalloor
[Musris]]
St. Thomas is believed[who?] to have visited this place during his journey to Madura and converted 240 people from
Chelad( "Cheladans"
)into Christianity.
The Keerampara Panchayat
is encompassed with many historical locations like the Cheramala, believed to
be the summer palace of erstwhile Chera kings;
Kalappara, the sword fighting ground of
Kings; Ayyappan mudi,the
serene temple at the hill top, the royal route of Alwaye-Madura passes through
this place. It was formed 1 August 1953 and its first president was the late
Sri. Joseph G Chelad.
How
to reach Keerampara
Nedumbassery airport is just 40 km (25 mi) from Keerampara and
the nearest railway station is Aluva which is 35 km (22 mi)
from Keerampara. The holy Trikkariyur
temple is only 6 km (3.7 mi) from Keerampara. The holy Mar Thoma
Cheria pally is 6 km from this place. Keerampara Panchayat contributes
mainly to the parish of St.Stephen's Beth Aniyo Valiapalli,Chelad.
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