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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Tripunithura
| other_name = Irumpanam
| settlement_type = Neighbourhood
| image_skyline = File:Nadamel Marth Mariam Church.jpg
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'''Thrippunithura''' or '''Tripunithura''', {{IPA-ml|t̪r̥ipːuːɳit̪ːurɐ|IPA}}, is a prominent historical and residential region in the city of [[Kochi]] in [[Kerala]], India. Located about 7 km (4 mi) from the city centre, Tripunithura was the capital of the erstwhile [[Kingdom of Cochin]]. The descendants of the [[Cochin Royal Family|Cochin royal family]] still live here. The [[Hill Palace]] situated in Tripunithura was the palace of Maharaja of Cochin, the ruler of [[Kingdom of Cochin]]. [[Tripunithura]] is also well known for its historical cultures and worldwide famous because of [[Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple]] and the annual festival ''Vrishchikoltsawam'' that takes place at the temple.

In local administration, it is a [[municipality]] named Tripunithura Municipality. In the state administrative structure, Tripunithura is part of the [[Ernakulam District]] in the [[Kerala|state of Kerala]].

[[File:Kottavathil.jpg|thumb|Kotta Vathil]]
[[File:Pooja Cricket Tournament TPTRA 2009.JPG|thumb|Palace Oval Ground at Tripunithura]]
[[File:Pathram.JPG|thumb|Vessel at the Museum]]
[[File:തൃപ്പൂണിത്തുറ ഹിൽ പാലസിലെ കുളം.JPG|thumb|Pond at the hill palace]]
[[File:Thrippunithara@Temple.jpg|thumb|Thrippunithura temple]]
[[File:Kalikkotta Thripunithura.JPG|thumb|Kalikkotta]]

==Etymology==
Some latter day [[Sanskrit]] enthusiasts describe the origin of the name to "pūrṇa vēda puri" — the town of [[Vedas]] in its entirety. Another possible origin to name comes from the meaning "the land on the shores of Poorna river" above doesn't give sense. Thirupunithra = Thiru punitha thara (or Thiru Punitha Thura) means the land that which is holy(thara literally means a platform or an elevated stage). Pooni might also refer to the [[Quiver|bag]] used to carry arrows.

==History and culture==
{{Main article|History and culture of Thrippunithura}}

==History==
The 'Raja nagari' or the royal city is one of the most prominent centers of traditional Kerala cultural heritage. The erstwhile rulers of Kingdom of Cochin were great patrons of art. This made fine arts and architecture flourish under them in many ways. The town is also a prominent centre of learning for classical arts like [[Carnatic music]], [[Kathakali]] and [[Mohiniyattam]] besides [[percussion]] instruments like [[mridangam]], [[chenda]] and [[maddalam]]. Much of this is facilitated by the [[RLV College of Music and Fine Arts|RLV College]] of Music and Institute of Fine Arts was established here in 1956.<ref>[http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_collegiate/list.htm officialwebsite of kerala.gov.in] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080810221656/http://www.kerala.gov.in/dept_collegiate/list.htm |date=10 August 2008 }}</ref> Another center of learning is Kerala Kalalayam which was established by Kathakali artist Padmashree [[Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair]] and Mohiniyattam artist [[Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma]] in 1952. Tripunithura has many dedicated centers for stage performances and promotion of art.

==Temples==
* [[Sree Poornathrayesa Temple]]
{{Main article|Sree Poornathrayesa temple}}
* Thamaramkulangara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
{{Main article|Thamaramkulangara Sree Dharma Sastha temple}}
* Muthukulangara Temple Eroor
* [[ Pisharikovil Temple Eroor]]
* Poonithura Kottaram Sree Krishna Temple
* Poonithura Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple
* Chakkamkulangara Shiva Temple
* Perunninakulam Shiva Temple
* Kumaramankalam Temple
* Pallippattu Kavu Bhagavathy Temple
* Renuka Devi Amman Temple
* Bala Ganapathi Temple
* Kodamkulangara Sree Dharma Shasthra Temple. * Maramkulangara temple Eroor
* Pottayampalam temple Eroor
The famous [[Chottanikkara Bhagavathi Temple|Bhagavathi temple]] in [[Chottanikkara]] village is located just 5 km away from Thrippunithura towards the south-east.

===Restaurants and hotels===
There are many restaurants and hotels in and around Tripunithura. There are several eateries which offers excellent vegetarian choices and sweets. The Statue Junction of the town is filled with many refreshment centres including restaurants and juice bars. The main lodgings available are in Vadakkekota - ''Prasanth Hotel'' and also many others. The ''Abhishekam Convention Hall'' is one of the meeting halls available in Tripunithura.

==Demographics==
Tripunithura has a population of 92,522.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thrippunithuramunicipality.in/about|title= ആമുഖം|publisher= Tripunithura Municipality}}</ref> Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thrippunithura has an average literacy rate of 94.34%, higher than the national average of 71.5%: male literacy is 97.37%, and female literacy is 91.52%. In Tripunithura, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Religion Hinduism 82.78%, Christianity 15.28%, Islam 1.35%.

==Local government==
Thrippunithura is administered by an elected municipal council headed by the chairperson. [[United Democratic Front (India)|LDF]] is currently ruling the municipality with Rema Santhosh as its chairperson.

===Villages in Tripunithura municipality===
* Tripunithura-Nadama
* Thekkumbhagam
* Thiruvankulam

==Education==

Tripunithura has many educational institutions which makes the place a good haven for education. Primary, High and Higher Secondary School education is available in many schools. The Government schools functioning in Tripunithura include the Government Sanskrit High School, Government Girls High School, Government Palace High School and Government Boys High School as well as private management schools like The Convent School and The Shree Venkiteshwara School.

There are also a few privately managed [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] schools, namely, Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Sree Narayana Vidya Peetam Public School, the Nair Service Society (NSS) Higher Secondary School, The Choice School which function in various parts of the town to provide the necessary basics and also higher education for children. The landmark of the town is the RLV Music College which provides proteges with training in Classical music and has also produced many great singers most notably K. J. Yesudas.

Tripunithura also has colleges like the Sanskrit College, Chinmaya College of Arts Commerce and Science and the NSS College for Women.

== Geography ==
Thripunithura is surrounded by stretches of ''Vembanad Lake'' and Canals which sustain inland navigation. The town is situated almost 8 meters above [[Mean sea level|Mean Sea Level]]. The town is extends up to the East Till [[Thiruvankulam]].
{| style="right; margin:0 0 0 0;"
|+'''Neighbouring cities & towns'''
|
{{Geographic Location
|title = '''Destinations from Thrippunithura'''
|Northwest = [[Ernakulam]]
|North = [[Kakkanad]]
|Northeast = [[Muvattupuzha]]
|West = [[Fort Kochi]]
|Centre = Thrippunithura
|East = [[Puthencruz]]
|Southwest = [[Aroor]]
|South = [[Vaikom]]
|Southeast = [[Piravom]]
}}
|}

==Transport==
Tripunithura has a main bus-stand in its main centre with buses going from and coming into from different locations. Furthermore, it has bus-stops in almost every part of the town which makes travel by bus easier. Railway transport is also available. NH 85(Kochi Madurai highway) or Old [[National Highway 49 (India)|NH 49]] passes through Karingachira. Ernakulam-Ettumanoor State Highway(SH 15) also passes through Thrippunithura.

[[Tripunithura railway station]] is a major railway station in Ernakulam to Kottayam route with many passenger trains and express trains having a stop here.

==Royal Heritage==
{{Main article|Cochin Royal Family}}

{{See also|Kingdom of Cochin}}

<gallery class="center">
Image:Palace Thripunithura.JPG|Raj Bhavan Palace, Thripunithura
Image:Palace Thripunithura-2.JPG|Edoop Palace (North), Thripunithura.
Image:Kalikkotta Thripunithura.JPG|The Royal Theatre or Kalikkotta Palace
Image:Thripunithura - 2.JPG|Thattu Malikka or Royal Balcony for Royal Family to view [[Sree Poornathrayesa temple]] festivals
Image:Thripunithura - 3.JPG|The entrance to Amma Thampuran Kovilakam (Palace No 31M), the ancestral home of [[Cochin Royal Family]], near [[Sree Poornathrayesa temple]]
</gallery>

===Location===
{{Geographic Location
|title = '''Neighbouring regions of Thrippunithura'''
|Northwest = [[Vytilla]]
|North = [[Eroor]]
|Northeast = [[Kakkanad]]
|West = [[Kundannoor]]
|Centre = Thrippunithura
|East = [[Ambalamugal]], [[Muvattupuzha]]
|Southwest = [[Aroor]]
|South = [[Udayamperoor]], [[Mulanthuruthy]], [[piravom]]
|Southeast = [[Thiruvankulam]], [[Chottanikkara]]
}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category|Thripunithura}}

{{Kerala}}
{{Municipalities of Kerala}}
{{Kochi (India) topics}}
{{Ernakulam district}}

[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Kochi]]
[[Category:Regions of Kochi]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Kathakali]]
[[Category:Former capital cities in India]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Kochi]]

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