Thrippunithura
Thrippunithura or Tripunithura is a prominent historical and residential region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. Located about 7 km (4 mi) from the city centre, Tripunithura was the capital of the erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin. The descendants of the Cochin royal family still live here. The Hill Palace situated in Tripunithura was the palace of Maharaja of Cochin, the ruler of Kingdom of Cochin. Tripunithura is also well known for its historical cultures and worldwide famous because of Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple and the annual festival Vrishchikoltsawam that takes place at the temple.
In local administration, it is a municipality named Tripunithura Municipality. In the state administrative structure, Tripunithura is part of the Ernakulam District in the state of Kerala.
Etymology
Some latter day Sanskrit enthusiasts ascribe the origin of the name to "pūrṇa vēda puri" — the town of Vedas in its entirety. Another possible origin to name comes from the meaning "the land on the shores of Poorna river" above doesn't give sense. Thirupunithra = Thiru punitha thara (or Thiru Punitha Thura) means the land that which is holy(thara literally means a platform or an elevated stage). Pooni might also refer to the bag used to carry arrows.
Source - Wikipedia [Mar 2021]
Members of Kerala Legislative Assembly from Thrippunithura Assembly Constituency
| Year | Member | Party | ||
| 1967 | T. K. Ramakrishnan | CPI(M) | ||
| 1970 | Paul P. Mani | INC | ||
| 1977 | T. K. Ramakrishnan | CPI(M) | ||
| 1980 | T. K. Ramakrishnan | CPI(M) | ||
| 1982 | K. G. R. Kartha | Ind. | ||
| 1987 | V. Viswanatha Menon | CPI(M) | ||
| 1991 | K. Babu | INC | ||
| 1996 | K. Babu | INC | ||
| 2001 | K. Babu | INC | ||
| 2006 | K. Babu | INC | ||
| 2011 | K. Babu | INC | ||
| 2016 | M. Swaraj | CPI(M) | ||
| 2021 | K Babu | INC |
Local self governed segments in Thrippunithura Assembly Constituency
| Ward No. | Name |
| 13 | KADEBHAGAM |
| 14 | THAZHUPPU |
| 15 | EDAKOCHI NORTH |
| 16 | EDAKOCHI SOUTH |
| 17 | PERUMBADAPPU |
| 18 | KONAM |
| 19 | PALLURUTHY-KACHERIPADY |
| 20 | NAMBYAPURAM |
| Sl.No. | Name | Status | Taluk |
| 1 | Thrippunithura | Municipality | Kanayannur |
| 2 | Maradu | Municipality | Kanayannur |
| 3 | Kumbalam | Grama panchayat | Kanayannur |
| 4 | Udayamperoor | Grama panchayat | Kanayannur |
The 'Raja nagari' or the royal city is one of the most prominent centers of traditional Kerala cultural heritage. The erstwhile rulers of Kingdom of Cochin were great patrons of art. This made fine arts and architecture flourish under them in many ways. The town is also a prominent centre of learning for classical arts like Carnatic music, Kathakali and Mohiniyattam besides percussion instruments like mridangam, chenda and maddalam. Much of this is facilitated by the RLV College of Music and Institute of Fine Arts was established here in 1956. Another center of learning is Kalmandalam. Tripunithura also has many dedicated centers for stage performances and promotion of art.
