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{{Short description|Bridge in Aluva Built by Marthanda Varma Ilayaraja in 1940}} | |||
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}} | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}} | ||
[[File:Marthandavarma bridge Aluva 1.JPG|thumb|right|Original Marathandavarma Bridge on Right (Built on 1940). New bridge on Left (Built on 2002)]] | [[File:Marthandavarma bridge Aluva 1.JPG|thumb|right|Original Marathandavarma Bridge on Right (Built on 1940). New bridge on Left (Built on 2002)]] | ||
[[File:Marthandavarma Bridge Aluva Board.JPG|thumb|right|Plaque of the Bridge]] | [[File:Marthandavarma Bridge Aluva Board.JPG|thumb|right|Plaque of the Bridge]] | ||
'''Marthandavarma Bridge''' is a bridge in [[Aluva]], | '''Marthandavarma Bridge''' is a bridge in [[Aluva]], in [[Kochi]] city in [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g1973642-d8386981-r463346824-Marthanda_Varma_Bridge-Aluva_Kochi_Cochin_Kerala.html|title=The Old bridge in aluva|website=Tripadvisor}}</ref> The bridge lies on the NH 47 Highway and connects the banks of the [[Periyar (river)|Periyar river]] in Aluva.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aluvakerala.blogspot.com/2018/05/old-pictures-of-aluva-bridge.html|title=Marthanda Varma Bridge|website=Old Pictures of Aluva Bridge Construction}}</ref> This bridge was opened on 14 June 1940.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nativeplanet.com/aluva/attractions/marthanda-varma-bridge/ |title=Marthanda Varma Bridge, Aluva|website=Native Planet}}</ref> Bridge across the Periyar river built in memory of His Highness [[Marthanda Varma]] Maharaja of Travancore, [[Marthanda Varma Ilayaraja]] submitted to the land. But the bridge was built by [[Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma|Chithirathirunal Balarama Varma]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.antiquesinternational.co.uk/travancore-anchel-marthanda-varma-bridge-alwaye-brown-1941-chuckram|title=TRAVANCORE ANCHEL, Marthanda Varma Bridge Alwaye, brown 1941, ¾ chuckram|website=www.antiquesinternational.co.uk}}</ref> There is an insignia of the [[Travancore]] kingdom on the top of this bridge. Historically, the bridge served as a connection route between nearby kingdoms. | ||
A new bridge was built parallel to the old bridge to increase the traffic capabilities to four lanes in 2002, and opened to the public on 23 June. The new bridge was opened to public | A new bridge was built parallel to the old bridge to increase the traffic capabilities to four lanes in 2002, and opened to the public on 23 June. The new bridge was opened to the public on 23 June 2002.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2002/06/17/stories/2002061701451300.htm|title=Marthandavarma bridge|date=17 June 2002|newspaper=The Hindu Business Line|access-date=12 July 2019}}</ref> | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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*[[Aluva]] | *[[Aluva]] | ||
*[[Mangalapuzha bridge]] | *[[Mangalapuzha bridge]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Bridges in Kerala]] | [[Category:Bridges in Kerala]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Ernakulam district]] | [[Category:Transport in Ernakulam district]] | ||
[[Category:1942 establishments in India]] | [[Category:1942 establishments in India]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:29, 11 August 2021
Marthandavarma Bridge is a bridge in Aluva, in Kochi city in Kerala, India.[1] The bridge lies on the NH 47 Highway and connects the banks of the Periyar river in Aluva.[2] This bridge was opened on 14 June 1940.[3] Bridge across the Periyar river built in memory of His Highness Marthanda Varma Maharaja of Travancore, Marthanda Varma Ilayaraja submitted to the land. But the bridge was built by Chithirathirunal Balarama Varma.[4] There is an insignia of the Travancore kingdom on the top of this bridge. Historically, the bridge served as a connection route between nearby kingdoms.
A new bridge was built parallel to the old bridge to increase the traffic capabilities to four lanes in 2002, and opened to the public on 23 June. The new bridge was opened to the public on 23 June 2002.[5]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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View of Bridge from Alua Manappuram -
Inside of the Bridge -
View of Periyar River from the bridge -
View from old bridge entrance
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The Old bridge in aluva". Tripadvisor.
- ↑ "Marthanda Varma Bridge". Old Pictures of Aluva Bridge Construction.
- ↑ "Marthanda Varma Bridge, Aluva". Native Planet.
- ↑ "TRAVANCORE ANCHEL, Marthanda Varma Bridge Alwaye, brown 1941, ¾ chuckram". www.antiquesinternational.co.uk.
- ↑ "Marthandavarma bridge". The Hindu Business Line. 17 June 2002. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
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