Kerala Verma Pazhassi Raja also
known as Cotiote Rajah was one of the earlier freedom fighter of India.
He was the prince regent of the princely state of Kottayam between 1774- 1805, and has fought with the British East India Company, which in history is known by Cotiote War. In Kerala the fearless freedom fighter is known as Kerala Simham or Lion of Kerala.
He was the prince regent of the princely state of Kottayam between 1774- 1805, and has fought with the British East India Company, which in history is known by Cotiote War. In Kerala the fearless freedom fighter is known as Kerala Simham or Lion of Kerala.
In honour, Youth Affairs Minister
P.K. Jayalakshmi unveiled the statue of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja on Friday.
He gave his life while fight with the British Forces in the Wayanad Jungles at
Mavilamthodu near Palpally.
The freedom
fighter is believed to be killed on November 30, 1805 at Mavilamthodu and in
honour of that Binu Thathupara a sculptor in the district took nearly three and
a half months to complete 11 metres statue of Verma Pazhassi Raja.
Along with the statue, a Smrithi
Mandapom was also set up on a sprawling one hectare of land of the district
panchayat. Not only that with the investment of 30 Lakh, District Panchayat has
also planned to set up research centre, reading room and a library.
On the other side, the Tourism
Department of Kerala has allocated Rs. 50 lack to construct new facilitation
centre manicured garden, compound wall, pathway and a ticket counter at the
site. This entire work would be completed within the time span of three months,
sources at the Tourism Department said.
