Table of Contents
- 1 What does Kollam mean?
- 2 What is the Speciality of Kollam district?
- 3 When was Kollam district formed?
- 4 Why is it called Kollam?
- 5 Which caste is more in Kollam?
- 6 Which is the best district in Kerala?
- 7 Which is the Malayalam month?
- 8 How do you use Kollam?
- 9 What is the origin of the Malayalam calendar?
- 10 Where is the Kollam district located in Tamil Nadu?
What does Kollam mean?
pepper
The name Kollam is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word Kollam, meaning pepper.
What is the Speciality of Kollam district?
A famous port of international spice trade in ancient India, the present day Kollam is famous for its varied modern industries including cashew nut processing and research, fisheries, etc. Its association with the renowned Ashtamudi Lake makes it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters of Kerala.
Who founded the Kollam Era of Kerala?
The origin of Kollam Era has been dated to 825 CE, when the great convention in Kollam was held at the behest of King Kulashekhara. Kollam was an important town in that period, and the Malayalam Era is called ‘Kollavarsham’, possibly as a result of the Tharisapalli plates.
When was Kollam district formed?
1 Nov 1956
Alphabetical listing
| Code | District | Established |
|---|---|---|
| KL | Kollam | 1 Nov 1956 ( 1 July 1949) |
| KT | Kottayam | 1 Nov 1956 (1 July 1949 ) |
| KZ | Kozhikode | 1 Jan 1957 |
| MA | Malappuram | 16 Jun 1969 |
Why is it called Kollam?
One theory has it that the name Kollam derives from the Sanskrit “kollam,” which means pepper, because the place had been an ancient trading and exporting centre for pepper. “Kollam” is also supposed have formed from “koyillam”, a telescoping of kovilakam (palace) and illam (brahmin house).
Who ruled Kollam?
Voyages to Quilon/Kollam
| Time | Traveller | Country from which he/she came to Quilon |
|---|---|---|
| A.D. 522 | Cosmas Indicopleustes | Alexandria, Greece |
| A.D. 825 | Mar Sabor and Mar Proth | Syria |
| A.D. 845–855 | Sulaiman al-Tajir | Siraf, Iran |
| A.D. 1166 | Benjamin of Tudela | Tudela, Kingdom of Navarre(Now in Spain) |
Which caste is more in Kollam?
Kollam District Religion Census 2011 As per official census 2011 and population data 2021 of Kollam district, Hindu are majority in Kollam state. Total population of Kollam district is 2,635,375 as per census 2011. Hinduism constitutes 64.42\% of Kollam population.
Which is the best district in Kerala?
Top 10 District of Kerala For Mountain and Backwater Tourism
- Palakkad-The Gateway To Kerala.
- Idukki-High Wavy Mountains.
- Wayanad-Five Ghat Roads.
- Thrissur-The Elephants Festival.
- Kollam-Gateway To BackWaters.
- Kasargod-Land of Lords and Forts.
- Ernakulam-The Commercial Capital.
- Kozhikode-The City of Spices.
Which is the richest district in Kerala?
Ernakulam
List of districts and cities in Kerala by GDP per capita
| Rank | District | Per capita income in Rs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernakulam | 251,104 |
| 2 | Kollam | 247,014 |
| 3 | Alappuzha | 234,857 |
| 4 | Thiruvananthapuram | 222741 |
Which is the Malayalam month?
Malayalam Calendar
| Sl.No | Malayalam Month | Corresponding English Months (Approximate Dates) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chingam | August 16th – September 15th |
| 2. | Kanni | September 16th – October 15th |
| 3. | Thulam | October 16th – November 15th |
| 4. | Vrischikam | November 16th – December 15th |
How do you use Kollam?
How To Reach Kollam
- By Air: Trivandrum International Airport is just 66 Km away from Kollam, which is considered as the most nearest airport.
- By Ferry: The ferry boat station is situated next to the Kollam bus stand, which is at the distance of 3 km from the railway station.
- By Road:
What is the meaning of the word ‘Kollam’?
Kollam (where ‘lla’ pronounced as lla in Villa) means Year as well as name of a district in Kerala. Kollam (where ‘lla’ pronounced as lla in Gorillas) means Let’s kill. Kollam (where ‘llaa’ pronounced by rolling up your tongue and touching hard palate with back of tongue) means Good, Nice, Ok, Yes
What is the origin of the Malayalam calendar?
The present Malayalam calendar is said to have begun with the re-founding of the town, which was rebuilt after its destruction by fire. The name Kollam is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word Kollam, meaning pepper .
Where is the Kollam district located in Tamil Nadu?
Kollam city is bordered by the panchayats of Neendakara and Thrikkaruva to the north, Mayyanad to the south, and Thrikkovilvattom and Kottamkara to the east, and by the Laccadive Sea to the west.
Is Kollam the 10th fastest growing city in the world?
As per the survey conducted by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) based on urban area growth during January 2020, Kollam became the 10th fastest growing city in the world with a 31.1\% urban growth between 2015 and 2020. It is a coastal city on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake that took the title God’s Own Country.