page_title: Manikandapuram
hierarchical_section_title: Manikandapuram
caption_attribution_description: English: Symbol of Thekkumkur Dynasty
context_page_description: Manikandapuram was the capital of the Kingdom of Thekkumkur. Manikandapuram is a part of Vakathanam Gramam in the Changanassery Taluk of Kottayam District. At the beginning of the Thekkumkur princely state, the nearest place, Vennimala was established as the headquarters. Vennimala was the most secure place for the enemy. The forests were cut down and developed into habitable areas and the administration is strengthened by the capital city of Manikandapuram.
context_section_description: Manikandapuram (Malayalam: മണികണ്ഠപുരം) was the capital of the Kingdom of Thekkumkur (now part of India). Manikandapuram is a part of Vakathanam Gramam in the Changanassery Taluk of Kottayam District. At the beginning of the Thekkumkur princely state, the nearest place, Vennimala was established as the headquarters. Vennimala was the most secure place for the enemy. The forests were cut down and developed into habitable areas and the administration is strengthened by the capital city of Manikandapuram.
caption: Royal seal of Thekkumkur Dynasty engraved in stone (Punchaman Illom)
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