Chingavanam
Suburb in Kottayam, Kerala, India
Chingavanam is a suburb of Kottayam city between Kottayam and Changanassery in Kottayam district of Kerala state, India.
01History
Before the 11th century, Chingavanam was one of the 28 Karas of Nattakom area which was under the ruling of Munjunaadu Dynasty. In 1103AD, Ilayaraja Vimbileeswaran of Thekkumkur Dynasty conquered Munjunad and Nattakom area became under Thekkumkur ruling.
02Location
Chingavanam is part of the Kottayam Municipality, Kottayam District, between Kottayam and Changanacherry about 9 km from each.
03Notable people
- Pallom Madhavan, Kadhakali musician
- V. I. Suku, principal of Thrippunithura RLV College of Music and Fine Arts
Sources and credits
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