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TIRUVANGAD PERUMAL |
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A Bit
of History
The Tiruvangad temple which, when viewed from the east, gives the appearance of a fort,
finds repeated mention in the history of North Kerala. Several talks between the temple
authorities on the one hand and the naduvazhis or Governors on the other, with
representatives of the East India Company are said to have taken place in the premises of
this temple. . In 1750 when the combined forces of Kolathunad, Kottayam and Kadathunad lay
siege on
Tellicherry, irked by the machinations of the chief of Tellicherry Fort, Dorril, several
strategic forts were captured. This included Tiruvangad also. In 1766 when
Haider marched his army into North Kerala and the palace of Kolattirl at Chirakkal was
seized its members took refuge in the Tiruvangad temple. Again when Tipu attacked
the temple, his army destroyed its massive walls and the seven Storey gopuram. The
plinth of these walls and gopuram are visible today. |
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