Vadakkechira
Vadakkechira | |
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Vadakke Chira | |
Location | Thrissur city, Kerala |
Coordinates | 10°31′47″N 76°12′57″E / 10.52972°N 76.21583°E |
Type | Artificial pond |
Basin countries | India |
Surface area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
Vadakkechira (Malayalam: വടക്കെചിറ) is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city of Kerala in India.[1] It was built by Shakthan Thampuran (1751-1805) and is one of Thrissur's famous landmarks. It is owned by Cochin Devaswom Board.[2][3][4]
History
Fauna
The pond is a four hectare ecosystem complete with plants, birds, sacred groves and butterfly gardens. Vadakkechira is home to many avian species, including small green barbet (
Water supply
In 1983, when drought struck Thrissur city, then Minister M.P.Gangadharan with help of Kerala Water Resources Department cleaned the pond over a time of one month. In 1985, a water supply system was constructed by spending Rs 23 lakhs form Vadakkechira pond to supply water to Thekkinkadu Maidan and Swaraj Round, Thrissur by Kerala Water Resources Department. At the same time, a park was also set up near the pond. Later, the project was handed over to Thrissur Municipal Corporation.[9]
References
- ^ Vadakke Chira (Thrissur) Wikimapia
- ^ "Vadakkechira beautification project to be over by Onam". The Hindu. 28 July 2006. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2009.
- ^ "Stone laid for koothambalam". The Hindu. 25 August 2005. Archived from the original on 9 September 2006. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "New life for a historical pond in Thrissur". The Hindu. 9 June 2007. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "SAKTHAN THAMPURAN AND THE EMERGENCE OF COCHIN AS A COMMERCIAL CENTRE" (PDF). Saritha Viswanathan. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
- ^ "Poomala dam makeover nearing completion". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Pond renovation wins jury mention". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "New life for a historical pond in Thrissur". The Hindu. 9 June 2007. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ "Metro Thrissur, Page 27". Manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 11 July 2013.