History
Piravom was formerly part of the Vadakkumkur dynasty. It was later conquered by the Travancore dynasty and is now part of the state of Kerala
Formation of the Municipal Council
Although Piravom was elevated to a municipality in 1990, it reverted to panchayat status in 1992 due to concerns over high tax rates and building restrictions. However, with modern municipal councils having the power to set tax rates and new building rules applicable to special grade panchayats, the economic incentive to continue as a panchayat has been lost. In 2015, Piravom was reclassified as a municipality again.
Geography and Environmental Features
The history of the Janapadas begins in the river valleys. Piravom is no different. Piravom village emerged on the banks of the Muvattupuzha River. Even before the Dravidian invasion, beyond the millennia, if the Nagakkavas and the Sasthamatharas can be considered as remnants of Buddhist and Jain influence, as assessed by Sri Ilamkulam, then this place was rich in culture even before the beginning of the Christian era. The prominence given to Shaiva worship indicates Dravidian culture. Those who are looking for the ancient form of the place name will have to look back to the Sangha period. When the 2nd Chera Empire collapsed, the nobles, the Kalari Gurus and the officials who were the rulers of this area, the Kalari Gurus and the officials, and the Karyavijarippu, are among the stories told by the ancients.
The church of the Piravath kings at Pazhur Perumthrikovil, the legendary Pazhur Padipura, and Kalambukkavu are more than a thousand years old. Sri. The Mel Pazhoor Mana, where Shankaracharya is believed to have performed the Upanayana, is also a symbol of our cultural heritage. The miraculous phenomenon of the Muvvattupuzha river rushing towards the Arabian Sea, changing course in front of the six Pazhoor Perumthrikkovil, changing course and flowing eastwards to Piravom Valiyapalli and again flowing towards the Arabian Sea is also here. Piravom is a land of religious harmony, with a Christian church and a Devi temple located in the same compound.
Piravom was an important marketing center for cash crops that earned foreign exchange for Kerala. Bullock carts stretching from the quayside to New Bazaar, where Kevu boats were waiting in line, brought many cash crops such as cardamom, cloves, pepper, turmeric, etc. procured from the hills for foreign trade. Goods were delivered to the ports of Alappuzha, the Venice of the East, and Kochi, the queen of the Arabian Sea, through Piravom. When land transport improved, bullock carts and cave boats disappeared, and Piravom gained commercial prominence.
When Anizham Thirunal Marthandavarma established the Greater Travancore, Piravom became a border town. The toll booth for collecting tolls and the excise commissioner's office that controlled it were located in Piravom. There was also a gate to the hall equivalent to today's taluk here. The fact that there was a Musavari bungalow at the place where today's I.B. is located shows the importance of Piravom at that time.
Following the formation of the state of Kerala, when Ernakulam district was formed on 1 April 1958, Piravom was included in it, and Mulakulam Vadakkekkara and Kalamboor were merged and Piravom was formed as a grama panchayat in 1964. Piravom, a suburb of Kochi, became a municipality on 01-11-2015.
There is a famous Shiva temple near Piravom in Perumthrikkovil, Pazhur. It is located in Ernakulam district. Located on the banks of the Muvattupuzha River, this temple is built on the model of the Vaikom temple. It is one of the 108 Shiva temples believed to have been established by Parasurama.
Rajadhiraja St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Cathedral, also known as Piravom Valiyapalli. This church is also known as the 'Church of Kings'.[1] It is also known by other names such as Marthamariam Church and Piravom Puthankur Church. It is considered to be one of the oldest Christian churches in Kerala. Built in the name of the three kings who returned from seeing the baby Jesus born in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, this church was later renamed after the Virgin Mary, but the title of ‘Church of Kings’ continued to persist.
Piravom is an important place in Ernakulam district. One of the main attractions here is the Piravom boat race. This boat race is held during the Onam season, especially on the day of Uthradam. Piravom is located on the banks of the Muvattupuzha River. Therefore, it is also a good place for boat races.
