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Cochin Royal Family were rulers of Cochin or Kochi. They were also known as Perumpadapu Swaroopam ,Kuru Swaroopam

The swan is an important motif in Advaita. It symbolises two things: first, the swan is called hamsah in Sanskrit (which becomes hamso if the first letter in the next word is /h/). Upon repeating this hamso indefinitely, it becomes so-aham, meaning, "I am That". Second, just as a swan lives in water but its feathers are not soiled by water, similarly a liberated Advaitin lives in this world full of maya but is untouched by its illusion.
The swan is an important motif in Advaita. It symbolises two things: first, the swan is called hamsah in Sanskrit (which becomes hamso if the first letter in the next word is /h/). Upon repeating this hamso indefinitely, it becomes so-aham, meaning, "I am That". Second, just as a swan lives in water but its feathers are not soiled by water, similarly a liberated Advaitin lives in this world full of maya but is untouched by its illusion.

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History

There is no historically written evidence about the emergence of Kingdom of Cochin or of the Cochin Royal Family (Perumpadapu Swaroopam). The Kingdom of Cochin or Kochi (also known as Perumpadappu Swaroopam, Madarajyam, Gosree Rajyam, or Kuru Swaroopam; All that is recorded are through folk tales and stories. So what we have today is only a blurred picture.
Even though there are many manuscripts like Keralolpathi, Keralamahatmyam, Prumpadapu Grandavari, etc. we cannot fully rely on them as they are folk tales and stories but they have got their own prominence.
According to Keralamahatmyam (44th adhyaya) King Vishravanas daughter Bala told Parusurama that she needs a land with her name for her to settle. Parashurama for fulfilling her wish created a land from sea and called it Kerala. Lord Parashurama promoted this land and invited people of all religion caste and creed to settle here. This story can only be considered as a continuation of the old folk tale in which Parashurama created Kerala out of the sea and also that building of temples.

There is a well known story that the last Perumal who ruled Kerala divided his kingdom between his nephews and his sons and got himself converted to Islam and went to Mecca for pilgrimage. For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Mecca ˈmɛkə also spelled Makkah ˈmækə (in full Makkah Al-Mukarramah (Arabic mækːæ(t ælmʊkarˑamæ مكّة المكرمة, literally Honored Keralolpathi states the above story as " The last and the famous Perumal king Cheraman Perumal ruled Kerala for 36 years. He left for Mecca by ship with some Muslims who arrived at Kodungallur (Crangannore) port and converted to Islam. Mecca ˈmɛkə also spelled Makkah ˈmækə (in full Makkah Al-Mukarramah (Arabic mækːæ(t ælmʊkarˑamæ مكّة المكرمة, literally Honored A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion Kodungallur (anglicised name Cranganore) is a city and a Municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Before leaving to Mecca he divided his kingdom between his nephews and sons. Mecca ˈmɛkə also spelled Makkah ˈmækə (in full Makkah Al-Mukarramah (Arabic mækːæ(t ælmʊkarˑamæ مكّة المكرمة, literally Honored "

Perumpadapu Grandavari states " The last Thavazhi of Perumpadapu Swaroopam came into existence on the Kaliyuga day -shodashangamsurajyam. Cheraman Perumal divided the land into half, 17 amsha north of Neelaeswaram and 17 amsha south totaling to 34 amsha, and gave his powers to nephews and sons. Thirty four rajyas in between Kanyakumari (now in Tamil Nadu) and Gokarna (now in Karnataka) were give to the Thampuran who was the daughter of the last niece of Cheraman Perumal. Tamil Nadu ( Tamil:, Country of the Tamils, t̪ɐmɨɻ n̪aːɽɯ is one of the 28 states of India. Gokarna may refer to Gokarna India Gokarna Nepal Karnataka (ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ pronounced) is a state in the southern part of India "

There is no evidence that Cheraman Perumal converted himself to Islam. Cheraman Perumal can refer to Cheraman Perumal (Nayanar, A Hindu Nayanar saint from South India Cheraman For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. There is also a controversy that Perumal got himself converted to Buddhism, Christianity or Jainism. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma / Shraman Dharma (जैन धर्म is an ancient religion of India. Keralolpathi recorded the division of his kingdom in 345 AD, Perumpadapu Grandavari in 385 AD, Logan (a historian) in 825 AD. The Keralolpathi (literally creation of Kerala) is a Malayalam work that deals with the origin of the land of Kerala. See also History An historian is an individual who studies and writes about History, and is regarded as an Authority on it There is no historical clue on the split of Kerala, but according to Elamkulam Kunjan Pilla (a historian) a split might have occurred during the second Cheran Dynasty (Beginning of 12th century). Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; There is also a view which can also be considered that the last Perumal, Ramavarma Kulashekara Perumal, of the second Cheran Dynasty (Kulashekara Samrajyam 800 AD - 1102 AD) with its capital at Mahodayapuram divided his Kingdom. Perumal பெருமாள் also Thirumal திருமால் is a Hindu Deity popular amongst Tamils of Tamil Nadu There is also a baseless statement in Mangalamala (written by Appan Thampuran) that Bhaskara Ravi Varma had done the division. But there is evidence on the statement that the division was done by Ramavarma Kulashekara Perumal.

Ramavarma Kulashekara Perumal" s sister who was married to a Namboothiri of Perumpadapu Illom near Ponnani had five daughters out of which only the last daughter had a son. The Nambudiri Brahmins ( Malayalam: ml നമ്പൂതിരി ml-Latn nambũdiri, also transliterated Namputiri, Namboothiri) are the WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Ponnani is a coastal town and a Municipality in Malappuram district in the Indian During the last days of his reign Ramavarma Kulashekara Perumal divided his kingdom between his sons, relatives, and nobles. The kingdom which was later ruled by his sons were called VENAD Swaroopam and that of his nephew was called PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam. Even though matriarchal system was prevalent, the majority of his kingdom was given in between his sons and rest only to his nephew with all the religious rights. VENAD Swaroopam was bestowed the honor Kulashekaraperumal and PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam as Koviladhikari which is a proof of their political and religious practice. Thus, in the beginning of 12th century the Kingdom of Cochin and the Cochin Royal Family (PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam) came into existence. The Kingdom of Cochin or Kochi (also known as Perumpadappu Swaroopam, Madarajyam, Gosree Rajyam, or Kuru Swaroopam; Until 16th century PERUMPADAPU Swaroopam didn't have any political supremacy, all the political supremacy started only in the 16th century.

Family

Perumpadapu Swaroopam currently has more than 1000 Members. The family Follows a Matrilineality system. Matrilineality is a system in which lineage is traced through the mother and maternal ancestors

The eldest female member 'Veliyamma Thampuran' heads the family. She holds the most significant post in the family.

The Eldest male member of the family is called as Veliya Thampuran (Perumpadappu Moopil) is the king.

Based on the current projections even with this numbers it is predicted that the family would be in a position for adoption in the next century. In 1976, there were 719 members in the family.

Tradition of Perumpadapu Swaroopam

Traditionally Perumpadappu Moopil is considered as the political head of all the brahmins in Kerala (spiritual head being Azhvanchery Thamprakkal). Cochin Royal Family were rulers of Cochin or Kochi They were also known as Perumpadapu Swaroopam, Kuru Swaroopam History There is no historically The Nambudiri Brahmins ( Malayalam: ml നമ്പൂതിരി ml-Latn nambũdiri, also transliterated Namputiri, Namboothiri) are the Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; The Azhvanchery Thamprakkal or Azhvanchery Samrat is the title of the senior most male member of the Azhvanchery Namboodiri family located at Azhvanchery Their rituals and tradition is almost similar to that of brahmins with some exceptions like 12 days of Pollution on death or Birth, Veli not performed for marriages of male members, cannot do pooja yagam etc. The Nambudiri Brahmins ( Malayalam: ml നമ്പൂതിരി ml-Latn nambũdiri, also transliterated Namputiri, Namboothiri) are the Normally for Sandhya vandanam members recite 10 Gayatri mantrams. Gayatri (गायत्री gāyatrī is the feminine form of gāyatra, a Sanskrit word for a song or a hymn Among the ruling families in kerala only members of Perumpadappu swaroopam traditionally had the right to Serve feast to Brahmins or can have food together with brahmin(thachudya kaimal of kudalmanikya kshetram also have that right). This can be verifed by reading Shaktan Thampuran story in Ayithihyamala of kottarathil Shankunni. Actual name of Sakthan Thampuran was Raja Rama Varma (1751-1805 We can see there is a strong relation of Cochin dynasty with the Christian community. The elephant lamp presented by Shaktan Thampuran to the Saint Mary's Church, Kanjoor proving the above fact. Every member has to do Shodasakriyakal. The term "Shodasakriyakal" refers to sixteen rites to be performed by all members, as structured through "Smruthi".

  1. Sekom (Garbhaadhaanam) : A rite to be performed just before the first sexual intercourse after marriage.
  2. Pumsavanom : To be performed just after conception.
  3. Seemantham : Performed after Pumsavanom.
  4. Jathakarmam : Performed just after birth.
  5. Naamakaranam : Christening.
  6. (Upa)nishkramanam (Vaathilpurappadu) : Involves taking the child out of the house for the first time.
  7. Choroonu : The first ceremonial intake of rice by the child.
  8. Choulam : The first hair-cut ceremony of the boy/ girl.
  9. Upanayanam : (Only for boys). Upanayana, sometimes known outside India by the name "sacred thread ceremony" is commonly known for being a Hindu rite-of-passage ritual
  10. Mahaanamneevrutham (Aanduvrutham) :
  11. Mahaavrutham :
  12. Upanishadvrutham :
  13. Godaanam : Rites as part of thanks-giving to the Aacharyan (priest or teacher).
  14. Samaavarthanam : A long ritual for the completion of the above said Vedic education.
  15. Marriage
  16. Agniadhaanam : A rite performed as an extension of Oupaasanam and introduction to Sroutha rites.

Deities

Marriage

Traditionally the female members of the family are married (Sambandham) only to Namboodiri Brahmins while Male members marry ladies of the Nair/Samanthan Class. Sree Poornathrayesa temple is situated in Tripunithura, Kerala, the capital of the former Indian state of Cochin. Sambandham (literally "relationship" was a form of marital system primarily followed by the Nairs including royal Kshatriyas, Ambalavasis The Nambudiri Brahmins ( Malayalam: ml നമ്പൂതിരി ml-Latn nambũdiri, also transliterated Namputiri, Namboothiri) are the Nāyar (Malayalam നായര്‍ naːjar most commonly spelt Nair) is the name of a Hindu upper caste from the southern Indian state of Kerala Samanthans are a class of Nairs of Kerala. Traditionally they were subordinate to the Malayala Kshatriyas and superior to the Kiriyathil Nairs Most of the These ladies are not Ranis' as per the matriarchal system but instead get the title of Nethyar Amma. Panapillai Amma was the title held by the wife of the ruling Maharajah of Travancore. But today with Namboothiris marry within their class Perumpadappu Swaroopam members marry from other Malayala Kshatriya class in Kerala. The Malayala Kshatriyas (also known as Samanta Kshatriya) are the official Kshatriya caste of Kerala, and formed a number of the ruling dynasties of Kerala Traditionally the rule for marriage is Females Marry from same Class (like thirupad) or Class above (Namboothiri) and Males Marry from same class (like thirupad) or Nairs. Nāyar (Malayalam നായര്‍ naːjar most commonly spelt Nair) is the name of a Hindu upper caste from the southern Indian state of Kerala

Naming practice of male Thampuran

In Cochin Royal Family all the male Thampurans were named according to the following methodology.

From then on to till date the first three naming convention is followed. But still the name Goda varma is followed in the root family of cochin royal family namely chazur kovilakam as the elders belong to it.

Naming practice of Thampuran

In Cochin Royal Family the female Thampurans were named according to the following methodology.

This naming convention is followed again to third daughter and fourth etc. For the Iraqi condiment see Amba (condiment. For the geologic feature see Amba (geology. Ambalika (अम्‍बालिका was the daughter of King of Kashi and the wife of Vichitravirya, King of Hastinapur. Subhadrā ( Sanskrit: सुभद्रा is an important character in the Mahābhārata. Both the female and male members are called by the name "Thampuran" and have same last name(Thampuran). (in all other royal families in Kerala, males are called Thampuran and females - Thampuratti. )

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