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| name | | name = Pazhuvil | ||
| native_name | | native_name = പഴുവിൽ | ||
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| settlement_type = Village | |||
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| image_alt | | image_caption = Pazhuvil Kanal. | ||
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| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India | ||
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| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]] | ||
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'''Pazhuvil''' is a small village in [[Thrissur district|Trissur district]] of [[Kerala]] state, [[south India]]. It is 17 km from Thrissur town, on the [[Cherpu]] - [[Triprayar]] road. | '''Pazhuvil''' is a small village in [[Thrissur district|Trissur district]] of [[Kerala]] state, [[south India]].<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=2011 |title=Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011 |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] |access-date=May 17, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711042331/https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42554/download/46180/2011-IndiaStateDistSbDistVill-0000.xlsx |archive-date=2022-07-11}}</ref> It is 17 km from Thrissur town, on the [[Cherpu]] - [[Triprayar]] road. | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
Pazhuvil village is very close to city yet retains many qualities of an age old Kerala village. It has all modern facilities for dwellers ( | Pazhuvil village is very close to the city yet retains many qualities of an age old Kerala village. It has all modern facilities for dwellers (hospital, ancient temples, schools, [[Church (building)|church]], [[Masjid]], auditoriums, etc.). It is divided into east and west officially and is surrounded by [[paddy field]]s. Pazhuvil has four Major Hindu temples, Subrahmanian, Shiva (Vendrasseri), Vettaikkaran and Vishnumaaya Kutti Chathan and several other family owned temples. | ||
The main centers are the Sree Gokulam Arts and Science College Junction, Chazhoor road | The main centers are the Sree Gokulam Arts and Science College Junction, Chazhoor road junction, Hospital junction, Pazhuvil centre, Panchayat junction and Gayathri bus stop. There is an aided school (more than seventy years old) "St Antony's HSS" run by the church, and a private CBSE school along with college. Two Juma Masjid available in Pazhuvil. One situated near Pazhuvil Center and other on Pazhuvil West. St. Antony's Church made Pazhuvil very popular.{{fact|date=December 2024}} | ||
==Landmarks== | ==Landmarks== | ||
The village has a | The village has a mission hospital and a homeopathic hospital for the health care of the villagers. The government run veterinary hospital is nearly 50 years old and helps villagers to maintain their livestock. Aided school (St Antony's HSS). St Antony's Church.{{fact|date=December 2024}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Village | The Village was one of the early movers in the co-operative movement in the state. The Pazhuvil Service Co-operative Society is more than a century old. For many years villagers were depending on the bank run the society for their financial transactions. It is one of the leading co-operative banks of the district.{{fact|date=December 2024}} The financial transactions of the NRI's also has helped the growth of the bank. The contribution of the bank to the farming.{{fact|date=December 2024}} | ||
===Church history=== | |||
The origin of Thattil family in Thrissur is linked with one of the army Chief of The King of Kochi. He was killed in a battle with Zamorin of Kozhikode at a place called Enamavu in Thrissur. As a mark of respect and memory of this great warrior, King promised to construct a church, where his body is buried. Accordingly, his body was buried in Pazhuvil in Thrissur and a church was constructed there. Velayanad church near Vellangallur is founded by Thattil Muthi. Thattil Clan, Which has its origin in the ancient Christian settlement of Pazhuvil located in the western part of Thrissur District, 17 km from the city in the Thrissur-Thriprayar Road. By virtue of its nobility and culture this family finds an important place among the 'Nazrani'-Thomas Christians of Kerala – families, legendarily claiming to be the descendants of those ancestors directly baptized by St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Lord Jesus Christ. Thattil Mapila who belonged to this clan and whose tomb is situated in the graveyard of Pazhuvil Catholic Church was built in the year 883 AD and catered to the spiritual needs of the Christians including those in Thrissur and its outskirts of the village is appreciable. The writer of Puthen pana, Arnos Padiri was lived and died here in Pazhuvil formerly Known as Pazhayoor "the land of fruits". The tomb of Arnos Padiri is situated in Pazhuvil. It has the credibility of the ancient churches in the Diocese of Trichur. | The origin of Thattil family in Thrissur is linked with one of the army Chief of The King of Kochi. He was killed in a battle with Zamorin of Kozhikode at a place called Enamavu in Thrissur. As a mark of respect and memory of this great warrior, King promised to construct a church, where his body is buried. Accordingly, his body was buried in Pazhuvil in Thrissur and a church was constructed there. Velayanad church near Vellangallur is founded by Thattil Muthi. Thattil Clan, Which has its origin in the ancient Christian settlement of Pazhuvil located in the western part of Thrissur District, 17 km from the city in the Thrissur-Thriprayar Road. By virtue of its nobility and culture this family finds an important place among the 'Nazrani'-Thomas Christians of Kerala – families, legendarily claiming to be the descendants of those ancestors directly baptized by St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Lord Jesus Christ. Thattil Mapila who belonged to this clan and whose tomb is situated in the graveyard of Pazhuvil Catholic Church was built in the year 883 AD and catered to the spiritual needs of the Christians including those in Thrissur and its outskirts of the village is appreciable. The writer of Puthen pana, Arnos Padiri was lived and died here in Pazhuvil formerly Known as Pazhayoor "the land of fruits". The tomb of Arnos Padiri is situated in Pazhuvil. It has the credibility of the ancient churches in the Diocese of Trichur. | ||
== Places of worships == | == Places of worships == | ||
*The village has an old Subramanian temple and "vendrasery shiva temple" "vellanchery kalinada kavu" [[Hindu temple]] with a temple pond for the devotees. The temple was scientifically analyzed to be around 2000 years old. 'SHASHTI' is the most prominent festival associated with the temple, during which a particular form of dancing, ''Kavadi aatam'' is performed. Shivrathri is a famous festival in " Vendrasery shiva temple " similarly Karthikathali and parayanthullal in "Vellanchery Kalinadakavu". | *The village has an old Subramanian temple and "vendrasery shiva temple" "vellanchery kalinada kavu" [[Hindu temple]] with a temple pond for the devotees. The temple was scientifically analyzed to be around 2000 years old. 'SHASHTI' is the most prominent festival associated with the temple, during which a particular form of dancing, ''Kavadi aatam'' is performed. Shivrathri is a famous festival in " Vendrasery shiva temple " similarly Karthikathali and parayanthullal in "Vellanchery Kalinadakavu". | ||
*'''St. Antony's Foraine Church''' is a [[Catholic]] church and the first church in India named after [[Anthony of Padua|St. Antony]]. It was founded in 960 AD. This church is one of | *'''St. Antony's Foraine Church''' is a [[Catholic]] church and the first church in India named after [[Anthony of Padua|St. Antony]]. It was founded in 960 AD. This church is one of several pilgrimage centers in Kerala. It is known for the feast of St. Antony on the second Sunday after Easter, celebrated at the old shrine nearby the river. | ||
*'''Pazhuvil Mosque''' is the only Sunni juma Masjid in the road side of Thrissur-Cherpu-Thriprayar Road. | *'''Pazhuvil Mosque''' is the only Sunni juma Masjid in the road side of Thrissur-Cherpu-Thriprayar Road. | ||
* '''Pazhuvil West Juma Masjid''' is Sunni Mosque Situated at the Western Part. | * '''Pazhuvil West Juma Masjid''' is Sunni Mosque Situated at the Western Part. | ||
== | == Notable people == | ||
* [[Johann Ernst Hanxleden]], a [[Society of Jesus|Jesuit]] missionary from [[Germany]] (known locally as ''Arnos Pathiri'') came to Kerala in the beginning of the 18th century. He died of a snake bite on 20 March 1732 and was buried near the church. A memorial was subsequently built and his remains were removed to the memorial. A historical museum has also been started.{{fact|date=December 2024}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Pazhuvil
പഴുവിൽ | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Pazhuvil Location in Kerala, India  Pazhuvil Pazhuvil (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°24′47″N 76°09′28″E / 10.413191°N 76.157860°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
Pazhuvil is a small village in Trissur district of Kerala state, south India.[1] It is 17 km from Thrissur town, on the Cherpu - Triprayar road.
Location[edit | edit source]
Pazhuvil village is very close to the city yet retains many qualities of an age old Kerala village. It has all modern facilities for dwellers (hospital, ancient temples, schools, church, Masjid, auditoriums, etc.). It is divided into east and west officially and is surrounded by paddy fields. Pazhuvil has four Major Hindu temples, Subrahmanian, Shiva (Vendrasseri), Vettaikkaran and Vishnumaaya Kutti Chathan and several other family owned temples.
The main centers are the Sree Gokulam Arts and Science College Junction, Chazhoor road junction, Hospital junction, Pazhuvil centre, Panchayat junction and Gayathri bus stop. There is an aided school (more than seventy years old) "St Antony's HSS" run by the church, and a private CBSE school along with college. Two Juma Masjid available in Pazhuvil. One situated near Pazhuvil Center and other on Pazhuvil West. St. Antony's Church made Pazhuvil very popular.[citation needed]
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
The village has a mission hospital and a homeopathic hospital for the health care of the villagers. The government run veterinary hospital is nearly 50 years old and helps villagers to maintain their livestock. Aided school (St Antony's HSS). St Antony's Church.[citation needed]
History[edit | edit source]
The Village was one of the early movers in the co-operative movement in the state. The Pazhuvil Service Co-operative Society is more than a century old. For many years villagers were depending on the bank run the society for their financial transactions. It is one of the leading co-operative banks of the district.[citation needed] The financial transactions of the NRI's also has helped the growth of the bank. The contribution of the bank to the farming.[citation needed]
Church history[edit | edit source]
The origin of Thattil family in Thrissur is linked with one of the army Chief of The King of Kochi. He was killed in a battle with Zamorin of Kozhikode at a place called Enamavu in Thrissur. As a mark of respect and memory of this great warrior, King promised to construct a church, where his body is buried. Accordingly, his body was buried in Pazhuvil in Thrissur and a church was constructed there. Velayanad church near Vellangallur is founded by Thattil Muthi. Thattil Clan, Which has its origin in the ancient Christian settlement of Pazhuvil located in the western part of Thrissur District, 17 km from the city in the Thrissur-Thriprayar Road. By virtue of its nobility and culture this family finds an important place among the 'Nazrani'-Thomas Christians of Kerala – families, legendarily claiming to be the descendants of those ancestors directly baptized by St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Lord Jesus Christ. Thattil Mapila who belonged to this clan and whose tomb is situated in the graveyard of Pazhuvil Catholic Church was built in the year 883 AD and catered to the spiritual needs of the Christians including those in Thrissur and its outskirts of the village is appreciable. The writer of Puthen pana, Arnos Padiri was lived and died here in Pazhuvil formerly Known as Pazhayoor "the land of fruits". The tomb of Arnos Padiri is situated in Pazhuvil. It has the credibility of the ancient churches in the Diocese of Trichur.
Places of worships[edit | edit source]
- The village has an old Subramanian temple and "vendrasery shiva temple" "vellanchery kalinada kavu" Hindu temple with a temple pond for the devotees. The temple was scientifically analyzed to be around 2000 years old. 'SHASHTI' is the most prominent festival associated with the temple, during which a particular form of dancing, Kavadi aatam is performed. Shivrathri is a famous festival in " Vendrasery shiva temple " similarly Karthikathali and parayanthullal in "Vellanchery Kalinadakavu".
- St. Antony's Foraine Church is a Catholic church and the first church in India named after St. Antony. It was founded in 960 AD. This church is one of several pilgrimage centers in Kerala. It is known for the feast of St. Antony on the second Sunday after Easter, celebrated at the old shrine nearby the river.
- Pazhuvil Mosque is the only Sunni juma Masjid in the road side of Thrissur-Cherpu-Thriprayar Road.
- Pazhuvil West Juma Masjid is Sunni Mosque Situated at the Western Part.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Johann Ernst Hanxleden, a Jesuit missionary from Germany (known locally as Arnos Pathiri) came to Kerala in the beginning of the 18th century. He died of a snake bite on 20 March 1732 and was buried near the church. A memorial was subsequently built and his remains were removed to the memorial. A historical museum has also been started.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Ministry of Home Affairs. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
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