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Idukki - History |
 The
early history of the district is obscure and there is
no clear evidence about the paleolithic age. The burials
in the High ranges date back to the Megalithic period.
Some historians believe that Kuzhumur, the capital during
the Sangam age is the present Kumily in Peermade taluk.
During 800 -1102 A.D, the High ranges consisting of
present Devikulam , Udumbanchola and Peermade taluks
were part of the Kingdom of Vembolinad. During the 16th
Century Major portions of Idukki district came under
the rule of Poonjar Raja.
 The
Idukki district forms a small part of the state of Kerala.
In the year 1972, the district was formed out of Devikulam,
Peerumedu and Udumbanchola taluks from Kottayam district
and Thodupuzha taluk from Eranakulam district. For purposes
of developmental activities it is divided into eight
blocks: Arudai, Devikulam, Elamdesom, Idukki, Kattappana,
Adimali, Nedumkandom and Thodupuzha. Kottayam and Pathanamthitta
districts bound the district on the south, Thrissur
and Coimbatore districts on the north, Madurai, Ramanad
and Thirunelveli districts on the east and Eranakulam
and Kottayam districts on the west. As you move on your
travel to Idukki you will get to know more about the
rich history & culture of the district.
The
district had played a significant role in the spiritual
development of the country, especially the south,
though it does not boast of a history of the rise
and fall of dynasties. The Ramayana gives a graphic
description of the flora of the Pamba Valley in Idukki,
with high ranges of altitude varying from 2500 feet
to over 5000 feet above sea level.
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Idukki - Culture |
 The
district of Idukki has a mixed culture due to the large
scale migration to the district from other parts of
Kerala and from the Neighboring Tamilnadu. There are
245 tribal settlements in the District of which 74 are
in Thodupuzha; 11 in Peermedu; 126 in Devikulam and
34 in Udumbanchola Taluks. Almost all the scheduled
tribes are living in the extreme remote hilly banks
and in the deep interiors of thickly growing forests
of this district. According to the latest census around
11516 Scheduled tribal families are living in the district.
The
main inhabitants of the district are the scheduled tribes,
which include Malayarayan, Mannan, Muthuvan, Oorali,
Paliyan, Hilpulayan, Malapandaram, Ulladan and Malayan.
Among the scheduled tribes Malayarayans out class all
the other factions in socio-economical and educational
aspects. .
Among
the most celebrated festivals in Idukki, the Adimali
Fest is the most prominent tourism and agricultural
festival of the High ranges since 1991. Every year the
festival is celebrated during the last week of December,
at Adimali.
 The
agricultural fair and exhibition is a part and parcel
of the Adimali Fest. Hundreds of farmers bring their
super size products for display. Exhibition stalls of
various Government Departments, Institutions and Agencies
are of great attraction along with the exhibition-cum-sales
stalls of the trade fair
The
agricultural fairl at Thodupuzha is also note worthy
and is held every year under the aegis of the agricultural
society..
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