മാമാങ്ക സ്മാരകങ്ങൾ | Heritage Bites | Episode 85 | DD Malayalam

#HeritageBites #Mamankam #Thirunavaya #KeralaHistory #DDMalayalam On the banks of the Bharathapuzha River, memories of a grand festival, etched indelibly into the pages of time, continue to live on Mamankam…! A magnificent historic festival that stands as a symbol of political power, valour, trade, and the rich cultural heritage of Malabar.Held once every twelve years on the banks of the Bharathapuzha at Tirunavaya, Mamankam is believed to have drawn traders, pilgrims, and rulers from distant lands, as historical records suggest. Initially patronised by the rulers of Valluvanad, the festival later came under the control of the Zamorin, who wrested authority from them and emerged as its principal overlord. This shift in power opened new chapters in history, marked by valour, resistance, and relentless struggles for supremacy.The story of Mamankam remains incomplete without remembering the extraordinary courage of the Chavers — the fearless warriors who laid down their lives in the name of honour and resistance. Today, the surviving Mamankam memorials at Tirunavaya stand as silent witnesses to that remarkable era, preserving echoes of a glorious yet turbulent past. Manikkinar… Nilapaduthara… Marunnara… Puzhukkamandapam…Each bears the imprint of a bygone age.This is the land that still carries the memories of the Chaver warriors — a land where history whispers tales of courage, sacrifice, and an enduring legacy. Anchor - Jeevesh Varghese Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/6HwX1Ttysu74w... DD Malayalam - the first ever television channel in Malayalam- is part of the Doordarshan Network under Prasar Bharati, India's Public Service Broadcaster. #ddmalayalam #doordarshan #dd #ddmalayalamprogram #malayalamprogram #keralaculture #trending #heritage #heritagebites #jeeveshvarghese #doordarshan #ddmalayalam #Mamangam #Mamankam #മാമാങ്കം #MamangamMonuments #മാമാങ്കസ്മാരകങ്ങൾ #Thirunavaya #Thirunnavaya #KeralaHistory #Manikkinar #Nilapaduthara #ChangampallyKalari #Pazhukkamandapam #Marunnara #KeralaTourism #HistoryOfKerala #Chaverpada #TravelVlogMalayalam For more such content, subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel :    / @doordarshanmalayalam   For updates, follow us on: x/Twitter : https://x.com/ddmalayalam Facebook :   / ddmalayalamofficial   Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ddmalayalam... Like & share our videos and subscribe to our channel for more content.