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'''Changanassery''', ({{lang-ml|ചങ്ങനാശ്ശേരി}}; {{IPA-ml|t͡ʃɐŋːɐnaːʃeːɾi|
Changanassery is an important market town, was historically one of the centres of administration and culture in the [[Central Division (Travancore)|Central Travancore]] region. The Changanassery market, established in AD 1805, served as the main trading point in the transport of rice, pepper, dry ginger, and piece goods between the coastal areas in the west and the mountains of the east. The "Anchu Vilakku" lamps were installed by the locals in 1905 near the boat jetty, and continues to serve as a symbol of the religious and ethnic harmony of the region.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://livelifeveryday.blogspot.com/2017/10/changanacherry-market.html | title=Changanacherry Market }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/kerala/2021/11/30/tourism-in-changanasherry-kerala-tourism.html | title=From Anchuvilakku to Vandipetta, Changanassery beckons tourists with heritage sites }}</ref> Changanassery is also famous for [[St. Berchmans College|SB College]], one of the oldest and prestigious institutions established by Catholic Church in 1922 and for providing higher education to Travancore Region in Kerala in beginning of 20 th Century. The College Tower of SB College, with Christ The King on top of it, continues to stand as symbol for wisdom and education in Kerala.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reporter |first=Staff |date=2021-06-17 |title=Historic SB college to celebrate 100 years |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/historic-sb-college-to-celebrate-100-years/article34841306.ece/amp/ |access-date=2024-10-04 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathews |first=Stephen |date=2020-12-11 |title=ST BERCHMANS COLLEGE : CHRIST KING CAMPUS |url=https://smusings.in/2020/12/11/st-berchmans-college-christ-king-campus/ |access-date=2024-10-04 |website=Stephen Musings |language=en}}</ref>
Thus, the Anchuvilaku, Changanassery Market and College Tower of SB College stand as landmarks in both Changanassery and Kottayam
==Etymology==
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== History ==
The first recorded history on the origin of Changanacherry is obtained from Sangam period literature. According to [[Sangam Age|Sangam era]] documents, Uthiyan [[Cheralatan|Cheralathan]] (Perum Chorru Udiyan Cheralathan, Athan I, or Udiyanjeral - AD c. 130) is the first recorded Kera
Historically, Changanassery was a major regional centre, serving as a connecting hub. It also hosted one of the most famous markets in Kerala. The town served as the capital of the [[Thekkumkur|Thekkumkur kingdom]] in the 15th century.
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==Administration==
The city is governed by the Changanacherry Municipal Council.Ms
It heads the taluk Kachery (office). It also heads the Munsiff's court and the judicial first class magistrate's court.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ecourts.gov.in/Ecourt4|title=Courts in Changanacherry|access-date=28 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301011430/http://ecourts.gov.in/Ecourt4|archive-date=1 March 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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The Indian census collects statistics for both the Changanassery municipality and the Changanassery Urban Agglomeration (including its surrounding
As of the [[2011 Indian census]] Changanassery municipality has a population of 47,485, an 8.2% decline from the 51,967 registered in
===Religion===
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|label1 = [[Hinduism in Kerala|Hinduism]]
|value1 = 48.05
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According to the 2011 census, [[Hinduism in Kerala|Hindus]] are the plurality with 48% of the population adhering to the religion. [[Christianity in Kerala|Christians]] form a significant minority, constituting 35% of the population. [[Islam in Kerala|Muslims]] constitute 17% of the population.<ref>
The headquarters of the [[Nair Service Society]], an
== Education ==
There was a Vedic school at Vazhappally Salagramam (Vazhappally Shala) in ancient times during the rule of the [[Thekkumkur]]. It was run exclusively for Brahmins. It is the oldest educational institution in Changanassery on record. The Vazhappally Sala was destroyed by army of Ramayyan Dalawa during the [[Battle of Changanassery]] between Thekkumkur and Travancore in 1790.<ref>Shungoonny Menon - A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE - First edition: 1878, New edition: 1983, Page 130, 131 - {{ISBN|8170200407|8120601696}}</ref>
# [[St. Berchmans Higher Secondary School|St Berchmans Higher Secondary School]], Changanassery (1891); One of the oldest residential high schools in Kerala, (then known as) St Berchmans English High School was established by [[Charles Lavigne|Fr Charles Lavigne]] and clergy of Catholic Church in 1891. Even though made for [[Seminary|Seminarians]], the school, soon, was made for public. In 1998 the High School was promoted to Higher Secondary School providing both [[Primary education|primary]] and [[secondary education]]. Cardinals such as [[Antony Padiyara]] and [[George Alencherry]], Archbishops such as [[Joseph Powathil|Mar Joseph Powathil]] and [[Joseph Perumthottam|Mar Joseph Perumthottam]] and so on are the most alumni of the school. The school is one of first institutions of education in Kottayam
# [[St. Berchmans College]], Changanassery (
# [[NSS Hindu College, Changanassery]] (June 1949); The college was started in the rooms provided at the N.S.S. High School and it was shifted to a new building subsequently in 1955. NSS Hindu College, Changanassery, one of the biggest and most seasoned establishments of advanced education in Kerala. Set up in 1947, it is licensed from UGC, NAAC and it is associated to Mahatma Gandhi University. NSS, Changanassery offers 30 courses across 5 streams specifically Vocational, Arts, Hotel Management, Science, Commerce and Banking and across 8 degrees like BA, BSc, B.Com, MA, MSc. Hostel office isn't accessible for its understudies.
# [[Assumption College, Changanasserry]] (1950); This college dedicated for Women. Assumption College, affiliated to University of Kerala in 1949, is at present affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Included under section 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act, the College was accredited by the NAAC in the year 2000.
== Religion ==
There is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]] viz., [[Kalarickal Manikanda Swami Temple]] situated in Changanassery. [[Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple]] is another ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. One of the first archeparchy established prior to [[Syro-Malabar Church|Syro Malabar Church]] was [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Changanacherry|Syro Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Changanassery]] with Archbishop House in Aramanapady. The Changanasserry Archeparchy with [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Major Archeparchy of Ernakulam–Angamaly|Ernakulam Archeparchy]] constitute the major provinces of Syro Malabar Catholic Church. [[St. Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Changanassery|St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral Church]] also known as (Changanasserry Valiyapally) is one of the oldest churches in Kerala. The church is famous for its Dravidian Architecture and Makaram Thirunnal dedicated to [[Saint Sebastian]]. Changanassery, thus, became the cradle of Syrian Christians in Travancore Region. Puthurpally Juma Masjid is a famous mosque in Changanassery noted for its iconic Chandanakoodam Perunnal.Changanassery is famous for being one of the few places in Kerala having religious harmony and peace.
== Notable people ==
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* [[Joseph Powathil|Mar. Joseph Powathil]]
* [[George Alencherry|Mar George Alencherry]]
* [[Joseph Perumthottam|Mar Joseph Perumthottam]]
* [[Alummoodan]]
* [[L. A. Ravi Varma|Dr. L.A. Ravi Varma]]
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* [[C.F Thomas]]
* [[Roshan Mathew]]
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.changanachery.com/ About Changanacherry] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709061155/http://www.changanachery.com/ |date=9 July 2011 }}
* [http://www.archdiocesechanganacherry.org/ Archdiocese of Changanacherry]
* [http://www.nsshinducollege.org/ NSS HINDU COLLEGE CHANGANACHERRY]
* [http://www.sjcc.co.in St Joseph College of Communication]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120504174513/http://www.sbcollege.org/index.php St. Berchmans College]
* [http://www.changanasserymunicipality.in/ Changanassery Municipality] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214183512/https://www.changanasserymunicipality.in/ |date=14 December 2021 }}
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