Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Arakkuparamba - Malappuram

Arakkuparamba is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.

As the name ( Arakku = iron core, paramaba = land) says, the place was once famous for mining iron ore. Arakkuparamba and Aliparamba are neighbouring places. The iron ore mined from Arakkuparamba was converted into iron plates and rods at Aliparamba. Ore melting technology was known to the ancient inhabitants. Ayirumada (or iron ore mining places) can still be seen there.

This place was under the control of Chera Kings and was under the Nedunganad Principality. The Zamoothiri of Calicut defeated Nedungadees of Nedunganad and brought this place under their control.

Remnants of ancient temples are seen at different places. With the help of local people, these temples are being renovated.

Karuthedath Mana is famous Namboodiri Illam in Arakkuparamaba. This family is the ooralan (owner) for the famous Thirunarayanapuram temple. Currently the AUP school is managing by the Karuthedam Mana. Late Karuthedath Mana Sreekumaran Namboodiri was the founder of the First Bank in Arakkuparamaba.