{"id":8146,"date":"2024-09-11T04:28:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T04:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/?p=8146"},"modified":"2024-09-11T04:28:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T04:28:48","slug":"kodungallur-ancient-port-of-muziris-and-gateway-to-legends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livekerala.com\/blog\/kodungallur-ancient-port-of-muziris-and-gateway-to-legends\/","title":{"rendered":"Kodungallur: Ancient Port of Muziris and Gateway to Legends"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"bfa68530-c546-4087-8ca7-8c481669cf57\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"12afb767-e599-4f95-9dee-298155b701bb\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kodungallur\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H-e8ad45L_o\" width=\"315\" height=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Kodungalloor Bharani is a vibrant annual festival at Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple. It takes place during March-April, known as Meenam in the Malayalam calendar. The highlight is the Aswathy Kaavutheendal ritual. Oracles, dressed in red, dance in a trance and offer prayers to Goddess Bhadrakali. Devotees join them in spiritual euphoria, striking the temple rafters and offering rituals to the Goddess.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wsyef-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-wsyef-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-21\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 m-auto w-full md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"04979fd0-30f1-4e12-9a05-b40b30f1b685\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Kodungallur, just 35 km from Thrissur, is a small town with a rich history and vibrant culture. Once a bustling port known as Muziris, it welcomed traders and religious missionaries from across the world. Today, you can explore its fascinating past through key landmarks.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the ancient <strong>Cheraman Juma Masjid<\/strong>, India&#8217;s oldest mosque, built in 629 AD, where a Kerala oil lamp burns continuously, symbolizing unity. Experience the grandeur of the <strong>Kodungallur Bhagavati Temple<\/strong>, famous for its Bharani festival and largest gathering of oracles. Discover the <strong>St. Thomas Church<\/strong>, where the apostle first landed in India, and explore the <strong>Ruins of Kottappuram Fort<\/strong>, an echo of colonial history. Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple<\/strong>, one of Kerala&#8217;s oldest Shiva temples, known for its annual elephant race.<\/p>\n<p>Kodungallur is a must-visit for history buffs and spiritual seekers alike, offering a blend of ancient traditions and captivating stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<h2 class=\"flex items-center pb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@golotrip\/shorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@golotrip\/shorts<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pr-2 lg:pr-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kodungalloor Bharani is a vibrant annual festival at Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple. 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