Pallikkoodam
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In Tamil
and Malayalam schools are popularly known as 'Pallikkoodam'.
The real meaning of 'Pallikkoodam' is 'a place for education established by and adjacent to a holy Place'. The word "Pallikkoodam" originates from the Malayalam root words: "Palli" and "Koodam" meaning 'room or hall'. The word "Palli" has its root from the Budhist Era. The place were monks are gathered is called "Palli". Later this word is inherited to Malayalam and is commonly used to mention Churches and Mosques. (There are a lot of places in Kerala which include the word Palli and all are known ancient Budhist centers).
It is not known from when the word "pallikkoodam" started using in the language. The opening of schools at the instruction of Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara (1805–1871), triggered an educational revolution in Kerala. Till then, education was the monopolistic right of the upper castes. The struggles of Sri Narayana Guru(1856 to 1928), to open temples and schools for lower castes of Kerala, is a testimony of these hardships. From the very beginning itself these institutions have been opened for all students irrespective of religion or cast.
The opening of schools was a revolution which started (1805–1871) even before the beginning of the British Raj
(1858–1947). Since then, these schools are open for all students irrespective of caste and religion and it paved way for a modern and educated Kerala. Now, Kerala has the highest percentage of literate people in India.
In Sri Lankan Tamil too, the word Pallikkoodam is used. In both instances, the word can be derived from the words "Palli" and koodam (a suffix used to indicate a place).
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
and Malayalam schools are popularly known as 'Pallikkoodam'.
The real meaning of 'Pallikkoodam' is 'a place for education established by and adjacent to a holy Place'. The word "Pallikkoodam" originates from the Malayalam root words: "Palli" and "Koodam" meaning 'room or hall'. The word "Palli" has its root from the Budhist Era. The place were monks are gathered is called "Palli". Later this word is inherited to Malayalam and is commonly used to mention Churches and Mosques. (There are a lot of places in Kerala which include the word Palli and all are known ancient Budhist centers).
It is not known from when the word "pallikkoodam" started using in the language. The opening of schools at the instruction of Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara (1805–1871), triggered an educational revolution in Kerala. Till then, education was the monopolistic right of the upper castes. The struggles of Sri Narayana Guru(1856 to 1928), to open temples and schools for lower castes of Kerala, is a testimony of these hardships. From the very beginning itself these institutions have been opened for all students irrespective of religion or cast.
The opening of schools was a revolution which started (1805–1871) even before the beginning of the British Raj
British Raj
British Raj was the British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947; The term can also refer to the period of dominion...
(1858–1947). Since then, these schools are open for all students irrespective of caste and religion and it paved way for a modern and educated Kerala. Now, Kerala has the highest percentage of literate people in India.
In Sri Lankan Tamil too, the word Pallikkoodam is used. In both instances, the word can be derived from the words "Palli" and koodam (a suffix used to indicate a place).
External links
- Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara
- Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara at Catholic-Forum