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The Kattuvalil family is known for its ancestral expertise in sword-making, particularly in crafting the Kayamkulam Vaal (sword). The Kayamkulam sword is a historically significant weapon, known for its unique design, sharpness, and balance.The Shankh Mudra (Conch Symbol) was a unique insignia of the Kattuvallil family, which they engraved on their artifacts, including swords and other weapons.
The Kayamkulam Vaal ('Vaal' means "sword") is an important exhibit in the museum. The significance of the sword is that its both sides are sharpened and thus it is more dangerous than any other martial weapon. It is said to have been used by the Kayamkulam Rajas in the 18th century and hence was of special attraction to the king. [1] Buddha ...
The Gajendra Moksham, mural painting in the palace is the largest in Kerala. The two-edged Kayamkulam Vaal (sword) is also on display here. The palace also houses, in its courtyard, one of the four statues of Buddha in Alappuzha District. Manivelikadavu 9.5 km from Kayamkulam Pipe Junction is also close by. [3]
According to the 2001 Census of India, [8] Kayamkulam had a population of 65,299. Males constituted 49% of the population and females 51%. Kayamkulam had an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy was 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Kayamkulam, 11% of the population was under six years of age.
Odanad (Malayalam: ōṭānāṭŭ, also known as Onattukara,Kayamkulam, Onad, Kallikoilon and Chirava Svaroopam) was a feudal state in late medieval Kerala. It was established in the 11th century, [ 1 ] and disestablished in 1746 when it became part of Travancore after Venad King Marthanda Varma 's northern expedition.
Location Deity Image Cochin Thirumala Devaswom: Kochi: Venkateshwara: Chottanikkara Temple: Chottanikkara: Maha Lakshmi and Maha Vishnu: Ernakulathappan Temple: Ernakulam: Shiva, Ganesha, Parvati: Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple: Tripunithura: Vishnu in the form of Santhana Gopala Moorthy: Thamaramkulangara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple: Tripunithura
Urumi usage in Kalaripayattu demonstrated by Gangadharan Gurukkal in Perambra, Kozhikode.. An urumi is an Indian sword with a flexible, whip-like blade. [1] Originating in modern-day Kerala, a state in southwestern India, it is thought to have existed from as early as the Sangam period.
[2] In general, Indians have significantly used one-handed swords in order to carry the shield along with them. Nevertheless, there has been use of two-handed swords in India, such as by Naga people of Assam. [3] The Indian swords have been also used by Arabians [4] and Europeans since medieval times. [5]