Sakthan Thampuran
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Rama Varma Kunhjipilla Thampuran (1751–1805), or Rama Varma IX, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran (Sakthan meaning powerful), was the ruler of Cochin
. He was the King of Cochin and his palace was in Thrissur
. Thrissur
is the cultural capital of Kerala
and Sakthan Thampuran is the very architect of Thrissur
city. Thrissur Pooram
was introduced by him. Sakthan Thampuran was a very powerful Maharaja as the very name indicate. He died in September 1805 AD, (Kanni 11, 980 (ME)) at Thrissur
.
and her consort Chennose Namboodiripad. His mother died when he was only three years old. The prince was brought up by his maternal aunt, famously known as Chittamma (meaning mother's younger sister) Thampuran. His early education took place under the tutelage of scholars such as Kallenkara Pisharody
.
in Thrissur
is one of the historic, cultural, architectural important palace of the erstwhile Mahraja of Cochin which has been converted into a heritage museum. This palace is a blend of traditional Kerala
and Dutch
architectural style. It was reconstructed in [erala-Dutch style in 1795. Formerly this palace was known as Vadakkechira Kovilakam. The palace is spread over six acres. This palace is named after King Rama Varma Shakthan Thampuran, who is the founder of Thrissur city. According to Hindu tradition, the Cochin Royal family cremeates their dead. However. there are three tombs including the tomb purported to be that of Shakthan Thampuran. The last member of the Cochin Royal Family to reside at the palace was Rama Varma Bharathan Thampuran. He lived there from 1950 to 1990 when the Palace was handed over to the Government of Kerala
.
Kingdom of Cochin
Kingdom of Cochin was a late medieval Hindu kingdom and later Princely State on the Malabar Coast, South India...
. He was the King of Cochin and his palace was in Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
. Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
is the cultural capital of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
and Sakthan Thampuran is the very architect of Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
city. Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur Pooram
Pooram is one of the nakshatras or star in the Hindu panchangam. There are 27 Nakshatras in the Hindu panchangam and a million or more temples in Kerala, and this combination creates numerous possibilities for auspicious occasions, with each temple having varying importance for the different stars...
was introduced by him. Sakthan Thampuran was a very powerful Maharaja as the very name indicate. He died in September 1805 AD, (Kanni 11, 980 (ME)) at Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
.
Childhood
Born on Karkidakom 10, 926 (ME) (1751 AD) at Vellarapally Palace to Ambika Thampuran of the Cochin Royal FamilyCochin Royal Family
The Cochin royal family were rulers of Cochin, or Kochi, India. They were also known as Perumpadapu Swaroopam or Kuru Swaroopam.-Tradition of Perumpadapu Swaroopam:...
and her consort Chennose Namboodiripad. His mother died when he was only three years old. The prince was brought up by his maternal aunt, famously known as Chittamma (meaning mother's younger sister) Thampuran. His early education took place under the tutelage of scholars such as Kallenkara Pisharody
Pisharody
Pisharody is a sub-caste of the Pushpaka Brahmin caste in Kerala. As Vaishnavite Brahmins, Pisharodys were traditionally caretakers of Hindu temples, with temple related jobs and hence clubbed under Ambalavasis...
.
Shakthan Thampuran Palace
Shakthan Thampuran PalaceShakthan Thampuran Palace
Shakthan Thampuran Palace is situated in Thrissur city of Kerala state, India. It is named as Vadakkekara Palace, was reconstructed in Kerala-Dutch style in 1795 by Ramavarma Thampuran of the erstwhile Princely State of Cochin, well as Sakthan Thampuran is preserved by Archaeological Department...
in Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
is one of the historic, cultural, architectural important palace of the erstwhile Mahraja of Cochin which has been converted into a heritage museum. This palace is a blend of traditional Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
and Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
architectural style. It was reconstructed in [erala-Dutch style in 1795. Formerly this palace was known as Vadakkechira Kovilakam. The palace is spread over six acres. This palace is named after King Rama Varma Shakthan Thampuran, who is the founder of Thrissur city. According to Hindu tradition, the Cochin Royal family cremeates their dead. However. there are three tombs including the tomb purported to be that of Shakthan Thampuran. The last member of the Cochin Royal Family to reside at the palace was Rama Varma Bharathan Thampuran. He lived there from 1950 to 1990 when the Palace was handed over to the Government of Kerala
Government of Kerala
The Government of Kerala is a democratically elected body that governs the State of Kerala, India for a period of 5 years. The state government is headed by the Governor of Kerala as the nominal head of state, with a democratically elected Chief Minister as real head of the executive. The state...
.
See also
- Thrissur PooramThrissur PooramPooram is one of the nakshatras or star in the Hindu panchangam. There are 27 Nakshatras in the Hindu panchangam and a million or more temples in Kerala, and this combination creates numerous possibilities for auspicious occasions, with each temple having varying importance for the different stars...
- ThrissurThrissurThis article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
- KeralaKeralaor Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
- Perumpadapu Swaroopam
- Kingdom of CochinKingdom of CochinKingdom of Cochin was a late medieval Hindu kingdom and later Princely State on the Malabar Coast, South India...