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	[[File:Valiyathura. jpg.jpg\|thumb\|Sea erosion at Valiyathura]]		[[File:Valiyathura. jpg.jpg\|thumb\|Sea erosion at Valiyathura]]
	''Valiathura''' is was a major port of [[Thiruvananthapuram]] city the capital of [[Kerala]], India. It is one of the oldest port in India. This was once the only port along the South Kerala coast. When [[Kochi, India\|Kochi]] became the prominent port in Kerala, Valiyathura lost its significance as a major port. Now Valiathura is considered as a fishing port.		''Valiathura''' was a major port of [[Thiruvananthapuram]] city the capital of [[Kerala]], India. It is one of the oldest port in India. This was once the only port along the South Kerala coast. When [[Kochi, India\|Kochi]] became the prominent port in Kerala, Valiyathura lost its significance as a major port. Now, Valiathura is considered as a fishing port.

	==Geography==		==Geography==
	It is located ~~at ,~~ near Shankhumugham.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/502/VALIATHURA-PORT Wikimapia]</ref> It is a typical coastal region. The vegetation consists mainly of coconut trees. The land is higher in Valiathura, so calamities due to the monsoon tides are less compared to the other nearby coastal regions.		It is located near Shankhumugham.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/502/VALIATHURA-PORT Wikimapia]</ref> It is a typical coastal region. The vegetation consists mainly of coconut trees. The land is higher in Valiathura, so calamities due to the monsoon tides are less compared to the other nearby coastal regions.

	==History==		==History==
	Valiyathura was known as Raithura or Rajathura from the time of Travancore ~~Kingdom.~~ but ~~the~~ history goes beyond; from the time of King Solomon ~~Valiyathura~~ port was active and used to export spices and articles. ~~the~~ Saint Antony's Cathedral has ~~the~~ history of more than 500 years and the New Year ~~day~~ celebration started more than 120 years. At the battle between Marthanda Varma and Ettuveetil Pillai, one of the pillai and his soldiers were protected by the fisher people of ~~Valiyathura~~ and some of those people married a few ~~Valiyathura~~ girls and settled in ~~Valiyathura~~.		Valiyathura was known as Raithura or Rajathura from the time of the Travancore kingdom, but its history goes beyond this; from the time of King Solomon Valiathura port was active and used to export spices and articles. Saint Antony's Cathedral has a history of more than 500 years and the New Year Day celebration started more than 120 years ago. At the battle between Marthanda Varma and Ettuveetil Pillai, one of the pillai and his soldiers were protected by the fisher people of Valiathura and some of those people married a few Valiathura girls and settled in Valiathura.

	==Valiathura Pier==		==Valiathura Pier==
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	All five cranes were dismantled and sold as scrap as disuse and constant exposure to salty winds eroded their structure. The four godowns were rented out to industrial units on the Veli belt. The rails used by trolleys to transport cargo to the godowns have rusted away.		All five cranes were dismantled and sold as scrap as disuse and constant exposure to salty winds eroded their structure. The four godowns were rented out to industrial units on the Veli belt. The rails used by trolleys to transport cargo to the godowns have rusted away.

	The pier which consumed 571 tonnes of cement and 250 tonnes of steel, cost about ~~Rs.10 lakhs (Rs. one million)~~ to build. Till today, the fishermen along the coast use the weakened structure to launch their catamarans during the rough monsoon months, when the rough sea makes the beaches inaccessible. They then jump into the sea and swim to the catamarans.		The pier which consumed 571 tonnes of cement and 250 tonnes of steel, cost about 1,000,000 rupees to build. Till today, the fishermen along the coast use the weakened structure to launch their catamarans during the rough monsoon months, when the rough sea makes the beaches inaccessible. They then jump into the sea and swim to the catamarans.

	Waves here very rarely fall below one metre, and often exceed four metres during the monsoon period of May to October.		Waves here very rarely fall below one metre, and often exceed four metres during the monsoon period of May to October.
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	The hooks range from 18 to 24 on a single line. There are also hooks that do not need any bait on them. But these should be regularly pulled and loosened in the water in order to attract prey. As the water current is towards the shore, the anglers need something to take the line down to the waters. For this, they use iron weights attached to the line, which provides the thrust while the line is thrown into the sea.		The hooks range from 18 to 24 on a single line. There are also hooks that do not need any bait on them. But these should be regularly pulled and loosened in the water in order to attract prey. As the water current is towards the shore, the anglers need something to take the line down to the waters. For this, they use iron weights attached to the line, which provides the thrust while the line is thrown into the sea.

	Malavu, a fish that visits the coastline occasionally from inland waters, is another temptation for the anglers. ''[[Mackerel\|~~para~~]]'', ''[[Squid\|kanava]]'' and ''[[Sardine\|kozhiyala]]'' are among the other visitors that swim into the trap.		Malavu, a fish that visits the coastline occasionally from inland waters, is another temptation for the anglers. ''[[Mackerel\|Para]]'', ''[[Squid\|kanava]]'' and ''[[Sardine\|kozhiyala]]'' are among the other visitors that swim into the trap.

	A few years ago, one of the weakened piles on the right head of the 60-years-old pier developed a crack leading to the collapse of a platform measuring about {{convert\|20\|sqft\|m2}}. And on 8 July, a portion of the sidewall gave in to the powerful waves lashing the structure and plunged into the sea.		A few years ago, one of the weakened piles on the right head of the 60-years-old pier developed a crack leading to the collapse of a platform measuring about {{convert\|20\|sqft\|m2}}. And on 8 July, a portion of the sidewall gave in to the powerful waves lashing the structure and plunged into the sea.
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	Currently visitors are prohibited from going out on Valiathura pier. In 2007, the Harbour Engineering Department announced a project for its reconstruction.		Currently visitors are prohibited from going out on Valiathura pier. In 2007, the Harbour Engineering Department announced a project for its reconstruction.
	==St. Antony’s Forane Church==		==St. Antony’s Forane Church==
	St. Antony’s Forane Church Valiathura was established in 1530 by ~~the~~ Franciscan ~~Missionaries~~. Valiathura ~~the port city of the ancient Travancore~~ has more than seven centuries of Christian heritage. In the 13th century [[Pope Innocent IV]] sent a few Franciscan and Dominican missionaries to Kollam, Mampally and Valiathura to proclaim the ~~gospel~~.		St. Antony’s Forane Church Valiathura was established in 1530 by Franciscan missionaries. Valiathura has more than seven centuries of Christian heritage. In the 13th century, [[Pope Innocent IV]] sent a few Franciscan and Dominican missionaries to Kollam, Mampally and Valiathura to proclaim the [[Gospel]].

	The geographical boundary of Valiathura Parish till the beginning of 20th century extended from Shangumugham to Beemapally in the south. Later, the parish was bifurcated for administrative convenience. Consequently the parishes of St. Ann’s Church Valiathope; Assumption Church Cheriyathura; St. Xaviers Church Valiathura and finally Fatima Matha Church Kochuthope came into existence. The famous pilgrim center [[Madre de deus church vettukad]] is part of Valiathura Forane.		The geographical boundary of Valiathura Parish till the beginning of 20th century extended from Shangumugham to Beemapally in the south. Later, the parish was bifurcated for administrative convenience. Consequently, the parishes of St. Ann’s Church Valiathope; Assumption Church Cheriyathura; St. Xaviers Church Valiathura and finally Fatima Matha Church Kochuthope came into existence. The famous pilgrim center [[Madre de deus church vettukad\|Madre de Deus Church Vettukad]] is part of Valiathura Forane.

	==Pilgrim Centre==		==Pilgrim Centre==
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	A bypass of [[National Highway 66 (India)\|National Highway 66]] passes 1 km to the east of Valiathura. The nearest railway station is [[Trivandrum Central\|Thiruvananthapuram Central]], around 8 km away.		A bypass of [[National Highway 66 (India)\|National Highway 66]] passes 1 km to the east of Valiathura. The nearest railway station is [[Trivandrum Central\|Thiruvananthapuram Central]], around 8 km away.

	[[Shankumugham\|Shangumugham Beach]] and [[Beemapally\|Beemapally ~~mosque~~]] are tourist attractions nearby.		[[Shankumugham\|Shangumugham Beach]] and [[Beemapally\|Beemapally Mosque]] are tourist attractions nearby.

	==Economy==		==Economy==
	Fishing was the main livelihood for the people of ~~Sea shore~~. But most people work abroad like Sri Lanka, Burma, Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, ~~Persian~~ and Middle East ~~Countries~~. Many hundreds of youth ~~of Valiyathura~~ joined the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, ISRO, VSSC, Travancore Titanium Products Ltd. Indian Airport Authority, ~~Banks~~, ~~Schools~~ and many Government and Private owned organizations. Many ~~Medical Doctors~~, ~~Engineers~~, ~~Pilots~~, ~~Scientist~~, ~~Respective Police~~ officers and ~~Politicians and Social~~ workers are born and raised up in ~~Valiyathura~~.		Fishing was the main livelihood for the people of the seashore. But most people work abroad in countries like Sri Lanka, Burma, Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, Iran and other Middle East countries. Many hundreds of Valiathura youth have joined the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, ISRO, VSSC, Travancore Titanium Products Ltd. Indian Airport Authority, banks, schools and many Government and Private owned organizations. Many medical doctors, engineers, pilots, scientist, police officers, politicians and social workers are born and raised up in Valiathura.

	== Educational Institutions==		== Educational Institutions==
	Educational institutions in Valiathura are St. Antony's Higher Secondary School, St. Antony's Lower Primary School, Government Regional Fisheries High School, Government UP School and Government LP School. also ~~there are~~ more than eight private educational institutes serving ~~the~~ students.		Educational institutions in Valiathura are St. Antony's Higher Secondary School, St. Antony's Lower Primary School, Government Regional Fisheries High School, Government UP School and Government LP School. There are also more than eight private educational institutes serving students.

	==People and Culture==		==People and Culture==
	~~People~~ of ~~Valiyathura~~ are mainly Christians from ~~the~~ various denominations like Latin Catholics, Roman Catholics, Syrian Catholics, CSI and a few number of Pentecostals, Hindus and Muslims are minorities.		The people of Valiathura are mainly Christians from various denominations like Latin Catholics, Roman Catholics, Syrian Catholics, CSI and a few number of Pentecostals, Hindus and Muslims are minorities.

	The People of Valiyathura trace back their history more than 500 years. Many Valiyathura people are from the background of Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish and English, ~~whom can~~ be identified with their surnames such as Pereira, Voiz, Culas, Fernandez, Silva, Neto, Lopez, Francis, etc		The People of Valiyathura trace back their history more than 500 years. Many Valiyathura people are from the background of Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish and English, whomcan be identified with their surnames such as Pereira, Voiz, Culas, Fernandez, Silva, Neto, Lopez, Francis, etc

	Valiyathura was the most civilized Coastal Area from the time of Travancore Kingdom.		Valiyathura was the most civilized Coastal Area from the time of Travancore Kingdom.

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[[File:Valiyathura. jpg.jpg|thumb|Sea erosion at Valiyathura]]
''Valiathura''' is was a major port of [[Thiruvananthapuram]] city the capital of [[Kerala]], India. It is one of the oldest port in India. This was once the only port along the South Kerala coast. When [[Kochi, India|Kochi]] became the prominent port in Kerala, Valiyathura lost its significance as a major port. Now Valiathura is considered as a fishing port.

==Geography==
It is located at , near Shankhumugham.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/502/VALIATHURA-PORT Wikimapia]</ref> It is a typical coastal region. The vegetation consists mainly of coconut trees. The land is higher in Valiathura, so calamities due to the monsoon tides are less compared to the other nearby coastal regions.

==History==
Valiyathura was known as Raithura or Rajathura from the time of Travancore Kingdom. but the history goes beyond; from the time of King Solomon Valiyathura port was active and used to export spices and articles. the Saint Antony's Cathedral has the history of more than 500 years and the New Year day celebration started more than 120 years. At the battle between Marthanda Varma and Ettuveetil Pillai, one of the pillai and his soldiers were protected by the fisher people of Valiyathura and some of those people married a few Valiyathura girls and settled in Valiyathura.

==Valiathura Pier==
Valiathura is famous for its [[pier]]. The 60-year-old, {{convert|703|ft|m|adj=on}} pier and the [[Warehouse|godowns]] (warehouses) behind it are a far cry from the past, when up to 50 cargo ships used to call here at a time. Opened in 1956 by the advisor to the Rajapramukh Dr. P.S. Rau, it was the only port along the South Kerala coast.

Supported by 127 concrete piles, the pier had four 3-tonne cranes and one 10-tonner to unload cargo from the ships. Since the pier was located in shallow waters, heavy ships had to anchor in the deep sea and transport their ware in smaller boats. With the development of the Kochi port with facilities for berthing of huge cargo ships, Valiathura lost its significance. It was declared a 'dead port' in the early 1980s.

All five cranes were dismantled and sold as scrap as disuse and constant exposure to salty winds eroded their structure. The four godowns were rented out to industrial units on the Veli belt. The rails used by trolleys to transport cargo to the godowns have rusted away.

The pier which consumed 571 tonnes of cement and 250 tonnes of steel, cost about Rs.10 lakhs (Rs. one million) to build. Till today, the fishermen along the coast use the weakened structure to launch their catamarans during the rough monsoon months, when the rough sea makes the beaches inaccessible. They then jump into the sea and swim to the catamarans.

Waves here very rarely fall below one metre, and often exceed four metres during the monsoon period of May to October.

There are many anglers who occupy strategic points on the pier, holding on to their line patiently waiting to hook a fish. Avoiding sophisticated angling gear, these people use their hands to hold the line instead of the angling rod. The anglers here are mostly labourers and daily-wage workers.

The hooks range from 18 to 24 on a single line. There are also hooks that do not need any bait on them. But these should be regularly pulled and loosened in the water in order to attract prey. As the water current is towards the shore, the anglers need something to take the line down to the waters. For this, they use iron weights attached to the line, which provides the thrust while the line is thrown into the sea.

Malavu, a fish that visits the coastline occasionally from inland waters, is another temptation for the anglers. ''[[Mackerel|para]]'', ''[[Squid|kanava]]'' and ''[[Sardine|kozhiyala]]'' are among the other visitors that swim into the trap.

A few years ago, one of the weakened piles on the right head of the 60-years-old pier developed a crack leading to the collapse of a platform measuring about {{convert|20|sqft|m2}}. And on 8 July, a portion of the sidewall gave in to the powerful waves lashing the structure and plunged into the sea.

Currently visitors are prohibited from going out on Valiathura pier. In 2007, the Harbour Engineering Department announced a project for its reconstruction.
==St. Antony’s Forane Church==
St. Antony’s Forane Church Valiathura was established in 1530 by the Franciscan Missionaries. Valiathura the port city of the ancient Travancore has more than seven centuries of Christian heritage. In the 13th century [[Pope Innocent IV]] sent a few Franciscan and Dominican missionaries to Kollam, Mampally and Valiathura to proclaim the gospel.

The geographical boundary of Valiathura Parish till the beginning of 20th century extended from Shangumugham to Beemapally in the south. Later, the parish was bifurcated for administrative convenience. Consequently the parishes of St. Ann’s Church Valiathope; Assumption Church Cheriyathura; St. Xaviers Church Valiathura and finally Fatima Matha Church Kochuthope came into existence. The famous pilgrim center [[Madre de deus church vettukad]] is part of Valiathura Forane.

==Pilgrim Centre==

[[Madre de deus church vettukad|Madre De Deus Church Vettukad]], is the major pilgrim centre coming under Valiathura Forane.

==Location==
Valiathura is 5 km from the city centre. Privately owned and [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] buses ply from [[East Fort]]. Autorickshaws can also be hired.

A bypass of [[National Highway 66 (India)|National Highway 66]] passes 1 km to the east of Valiathura. The nearest railway station is [[Trivandrum Central|Thiruvananthapuram Central]], around 8 km away.

[[Shankumugham|Shangumugham Beach]] and [[Beemapally|Beemapally mosque]] are tourist attractions nearby.

==Economy==
Fishing was the main livelihood for the people of Sea shore. But most people work abroad like Sri Lanka, Burma, Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, Persian and Middle East Countries. Many hundreds of youth of Valiyathura joined the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy, ISRO, VSSC, Travancore Titanium Products Ltd. Indian Airport Authority, Banks, Schools and many Government and Private owned organizations. Many Medical Doctors, Engineers, Pilots, Scientist, Respective Police officers and Politicians and Social workers are born and raised up in Valiyathura.

== Educational Institutions==
Educational institutions in Valiathura are St. Antony's Higher Secondary School, St. Antony's Lower Primary School, Government Regional Fisheries High School, Government UP School and Government LP School. also there are more than eight private educational institutes serving the students.

==People and Culture==
People of Valiyathura are mainly Christians from the various denominations like Latin Catholics, Roman Catholics, Syrian Catholics, CSI and a few number of Pentecostals, Hindus and Muslims are minorities.

The People of Valiyathura trace back their history more than 500 years. Many Valiyathura people are from the background of Portuguese, Dutch, Spanish and English, whom can be identified with their surnames such as Pereira, Voiz, Culas, Fernandez, Silva, Neto, Lopez, Francis, etc

Valiyathura was the most civilized Coastal Area from the time of Travancore Kingdom.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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* [http://stantonysforanechurchvaliathura.com St. Antony’s Forane Church]
* [http://video.webindia123.com/tourism/Thiruvananthapuram/valiathurapier/index.htm Video of the pier]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080707003107/http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/03/stories/2008070361260300.htm The Hindu]
* [http://fractallyspeaking.blogspot.com/2008/08/valiathura-pier.html A tourism blog]

[[Category:Piers in India]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Thiruvananthapuram]]