Trikarpur

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Trikarpur is a village in the northern part of the state of Kerala, India, south of the Kasargod district. Trikarpur Panchayath is composed of North and South Trikarpur villages. It became part of Kerala with that state's formation on November 1, 1956.

1 Personalities
2 The Most Adorable Personalities are
3 History
4 Myth
5 Religion
6 Education
7 Geographical
8 External links

[edit] Personalities

The village was the birthplace of many leaders and personalities such as:

[edit] The Most Adorable Personalities are

VPP Mohd Kunhi Patel , founder of Trikarpur village and former president of Trikarpur Panchayath.
C. M. Padmanabhan Nair, popularly known as CMP or C. M. P. Nair, a much respected socialist party leader
K.M.Kunhambu, popularly known as KMK, a famous artist and social servant
A.G.C Basheer, a former president of this panchyayath. He got some awards for social work. He is a very respected person at this panchayath.
T.K.Krishnan Master:(Elabachi]]
T. Aboobacker, a very respected Social Worker in this panchyath

[edit] History

From the beginning until now, Trikarpur Panchayath is ruled by U.D.F. Indian Union Muslim League is the major political party of this panchyath. Many political parties are working in this panchayath are Congress, CPI, CPI(M), Janadal and BJP. The area is famous for it's ritual artforms like theyamm and for its communal harmony.

[edit] Myth

The name Trikarpur derives from "Thiru Karipuram". It is believed that the famous "Gajendra Moksha" which is stated in "Shri Bhagavatham" happened at Trikarpur. This story is related to the "Sree Chakrapani Temple". The name Thiru Karipuram is then changed in to TrikariPur. "Lord Parasurama" built this temple.

[edit] Religion

Trikarpur is famous for the communal harmony. The population consists of Hindus, Muslims and Christians. The main holy places are Beerichery Juma Masjid (a very ancient mosque in Kasaragod district), Sree Chakrapani Temple, Town Juma Masjid, Thiruvambadi Temple, Udinur Sri Kshetrapalaka Khethram, St.Pauls Church and Eyakadu Ayyappa Temple.

[edit] Education

The main educational institutions of Trikarpur includes Govt. Polytechnic College, VPP Mohd Kunhi Patelar Smarka GVHS Trikarpur, PMSA Pookoya Thangal Smarka Vocational Higher Secondary School, Munavvir Arabic College, Women's College, St Pauls' AUP Schools, AUPS Udinur Central, GHS Elambachi, North Trikarpur ALP Schools etc.