Kudianmala
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Kudianmala is a village in the Western Ghats
in India
. It is one of the major centres of Syrian Christian migration (Malabar migration). The migration to this place started during the 1950s. Even before that there were inhabitants here.
The name has a history behind it. The ruler of the Chirakkal
Principality had a sister. She was accused of adultery. So, the ruler sent her and a set of servants to a place in Kudianmala with the name Kudiattivalappu, which is near Pottamplavu. After this, every 12 years Vyazhavattam, the ruler, used to send soldiers to kill the sons of the princess if any were born during this period. From this legend, the name Kudianmala was derived.
Malabar Migration
which initially started in 1920s and reached a peak in 1950s began changing the demography from 1950s. The Second World War created poverty in Travenocre and this caused the migration. Central Travencore especially Kottayam district was the focus of migration.
In 1953 the Holy Mass was said for the first time in the history of this place.
Vaithal Mala the present adventure tourism spot is just 6 kilometres from Kudianmala. Some call it "Paithal" which means "small baby".
It is said that the name 'Paithal' has some connection with the 'Paithalkon' dynasty of Malabar.
Nearby towns include Alakode
, Chemperi
etc
Western Ghats
The Western Ghats, Western Ghauts or the Sahyādri is a mountain range along the western side of India. It runs north to south along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau, and separates the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats block rainfall to the Deccan...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is one of the major centres of Syrian Christian migration (Malabar migration). The migration to this place started during the 1950s. Even before that there were inhabitants here.
The name has a history behind it. The ruler of the Chirakkal
Chirakkal
Chirakkal may refer to:* Chirakkal Royal Family* Chirrakkal Kingdom* Chirakkal, Kannur* Chirakkal, Thrissur...
Principality had a sister. She was accused of adultery. So, the ruler sent her and a set of servants to a place in Kudianmala with the name Kudiattivalappu, which is near Pottamplavu. After this, every 12 years Vyazhavattam, the ruler, used to send soldiers to kill the sons of the princess if any were born during this period. From this legend, the name Kudianmala was derived.
Malabar Migration
Malabar migration
Malabar Migrationhttp://www.kottayamad.org/malabar_migration.htm refers to the large-scale migration from Central-South Kerala to northern regions of Kerala called Malabar in the 20th century...
which initially started in 1920s and reached a peak in 1950s began changing the demography from 1950s. The Second World War created poverty in Travenocre and this caused the migration. Central Travencore especially Kottayam district was the focus of migration.
In 1953 the Holy Mass was said for the first time in the history of this place.
Vaithal Mala the present adventure tourism spot is just 6 kilometres from Kudianmala. Some call it "Paithal" which means "small baby".
It is said that the name 'Paithal' has some connection with the 'Paithalkon' dynasty of Malabar.
Nearby towns include Alakode
Alakode
Alakode is a village in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala.. Alakode was one of the major centres of Malabar Migration. People here are almost in equal ratio of Hindu, Muslims and Christians. Most people are engaged in agriculture and business.This area exports hill products viz...
, Chemperi
Chemperi
Chemperi is a small town on the bank of the Chemperi River, in the Western Ghat, in the Kannur district of South India. It is characterized by its production and export of rubber and spices, its beautiful hillocks, and its serene streams...
etc