Enamakkal

HISTORY OF ENAMAKKAL

Enamakkal is a beautiful and serene village in Venkidangu panchayathu located west of Thrissur district of Kerala, South India. Its also known by its traditional and popular name Enamavu . The Eastern part has vast paddy cultivated water fields and on the western side runs the Enamavu River which flows into Arabian Sea. History of the village dates back to more than 3000 years. This country side was once ruled by Portugese and British. The trenches South Enanchira, Konchira, Paichira(North to St.Joseph's High School), Malurchira(Mecheripadi West) all formed 'Vankidangu' in the past, which later became 'Venkidangu'. Catholic Church in Enamakkal (Our Lady Of Caramal Church) was build here before the early era of Kari Thamizhu Kalam. The shrine belongs to Lady of Mount Carmel and locals called her “ En Amavu” (My Mother) which later became the name of the village. This was a port village and Christanity came here through the disciple Mar Thoma in India in the First century itself.
Enamakkal has Kole Kayal(wetlands) that attracts migratory birds in the months of October through December. The paddy fields of the place are called Kole and these fields are below sea level. (Kole refers to a particular type of paddy cultivation carried out from December to May and in Malayalam this word refers to a bumper yield. The Kole lands are highly fertile from the silt deposited by the flood-waters). Folklore says that Enamavu river and Kole lands are result of huge flood which happened after a forest fire in the area in olden times. Enamavu river flows separating old Malabar region and Cochin region. Malabar Samoothiris reign extended up to Enamakkal which demarcated the boundary for their kingdom. Once coir making flourished on the banks of Enamavu river and these coir products were then exported to Alleppey(Venice of East) and Cochin with the help of KettuVallams (HouseBoats). These KettuVallams were used to ship rice, spices and other goods. However faster transportation preferences have made the KettuVallam a luxury stay back for tourists these days. Enamakkal is an example of religious harmony. Traditional Christians, Hindus, Muslims live here in peace and share the common spirit of oneness of an old village. The ancient Enamakkal Church, Pathinettara(18 1/2) Kavu, Karuvanthala Bhagavathy Temple and Muslim Mosques are located here and religious festivals are celebrated by every one in the village irrespective of their religion. Enamakkal is an agricultural village. More than 60% of people in Enamakkal indulge in farming, fishing and construction works. Even though people have started migrating to different places in search of better life, they all come back later at different times. Where else can they go, leaving their Home?

One Response so far.

  1. Unknown says:
    3 November 2020 at 07:31

    When did Enamavu become a part of Trichur dist ?

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