സ്ഥാപന ചരിത്രം
History of Parakkadavu Block Panchayat
Our Block Panchayat is a region enriched by the glory of Dravidian tribal heritage and by rivers and streams that have flowed through the land under different names. It is a region with distinctive cultural characteristics. The heritage of a people who sustained their lives through agriculture and traditional handicrafts holds great significance in the history of this land.
The history of this land bears traces of wars, internal conflicts, and numerous interactions with the Greeks and their traders. As one explores the broader stories of the past, many traces of the life and times of the people who lived here in earlier periods can be discovered.
References to the daily life and social conditions of the indigenous communities, traditional customs, trade, and the commercial practices of old Malabar are closely associated with the history of this region.
There are traditions that the mountainous valleys were once covered by dense forests and that sages and Maharishis had their origins in this land. References to our region can also be found in the major Sangam-era literary works, including Akananuru and Purananuru.
Our region served as an important centre for temple arts and ancient art forms. Kuthambalams, believed to have a history spanning nearly two thousand years, and the traditional performing art of Koodiyattam have existed in this region for centuries.
Artistic and literary traditions associated with the region contain references to the remnants and heritage of Koodiyattam. The traditions of ancient trade and commerce are also closely connected with this region.
Over the course of history, our region became known as a land of people and communities. Its traditional ingenuity, historical identity, and rich cultural heritage are among the distinctive characteristics of this region.
Through the passage of time, Parakkadavu has emerged as a region that has progressed along the path of development and public activity, while also leaving its distinctive mark on the history of local Kerala.
