Jainism was the first missionary religion to reach the present Kerala in BC fourth century itself (Gopalakrishnan 2009). The Pattanam excavations prove this historical fact beyond doubt now. Indian rouletted ware with the inscription “Amana” meaning Sramana or Jain/Buddhist recently recovered from Pattanam near Muziris or Kodungallur testify the presence of Jain monks even in […]
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Dharmadam: A Place of Dharma or Ethics
Dharmadam is a tiny island off the coast of Malabr near Thalassery. It floats poignantly like a green offshoot or an anchored ship a few hundred meters away from the mainland. It is situated just south of Muzhupilangad beach, the only drive in beach in Kerala. The beach sand is darker and binding with […]