| 词条 | Vadakkechira |
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| name = Vadakkechira | image = Lake, Sakthan Thamburan Archaeological Museum,Thrissur.jpg | caption = A view of Vadakkechira pond | image_bathymetry = | caption_bathymetry = | location = Thrissur city, Kerala | coords = | type = Artificial pond | inflow = | outflow = | catchment = | basin_countries = India | length = | width = | area = {{convert|4|acre|abbr=on}} | depth = | max-depth = | volume = | residence_time = | shore = | elevation = | islands = | cities = | frozen = }}Vadakkechira (Malayalam: വടക്കെചിര) is one of the four oldest ponds in Thrissur city of Kerala in India. It was built by Shakthan Thampuran (1751-1805) and is one of Thrissur's famous landmarks. It is owned by Cochin Devaswom Board.[1][2][3] HistorySakthan Thampuran, Maharaja of Cochin, built four ponds in Thrissur city for water management and irrigation purpose in his regime. They are Vadakkechira, Padinjarechira, Thekkechira and Kizakechira.[4] Members of the Cochin Royal Family and priests of the Ashokeswaram Temple used to have bath at the ghats on the northern side of the pond, and the public at those on other sides. Elephants used to be bathed at ghats on the eastern side. The Kulapparas and ghats for elephants are reminiscent of 18th and 19th century architecture. A walkway is on the southern side of the pond. The re-designed pond has sculptural seats, gateways Padippuras, pools, fountains, a gallery and a rock garden.[5] M.M. Vinod Kumar has re-designed the pond and its surroundings. He got special jury mention at the State Awards, instituted by the Indian Institute of Architects.[6]FaunaThe pond is a four hectare ecosystem complete with plants, birds, sacred groves and butterfly gardens. Vadakkechira is home to many avian species, including small green barbet (Megalaima viridis), white-breasted water hen (Amaurornis phoenicurus), blue rock pigeon (Columba livia), bronze-winged jacana (Metopidius indicus), pond heron (Ardeola grayii), white-browed wagtail(Motacilla maderaspatensis), common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), house sparrow (Passer domesticus), common myna (Acridotheres tristis), little cormorant (Microcarbo niger), lesser whistling teal (Dendrocygna javanica) and little grebe (Podiceps ruficollis).[7] Water supplyIn 1983, when drought struck Thrissur city, then Minister M.P.Gangadharan with help of Kerala Water Resources Department cleaned the pond over a time of one month. In 1985, a water supply system was constructed by spending Rs 23 lakhs form Vadakkechira pond to supply water to Thekkinkadu Maidan and Swaraj Round, Thrissur by Kerala Water Resources Department. At the same time, a park was also set up near the pond. Later, the project was handed over to Thrissur Municipal Corporation.[8] References1. ^{{cite news |publisher = The Hindu |title = Vadakkechira beautification project to be over by Onam |url = http://www.hindu.com/2006/07/28/stories/2006072806710300.htm |date = 28 July 2006 |accessdate = 2009-06-19 }} {{commons category|Vadakkechira}}{{Tourist attractions in Thrissur}}{{Tourism in Kerala}}{{coord missing|Kerala}}2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/25/stories/2005082508350300.htm|title=Stone laid for koothambalam |publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=2013-06-28}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/06/09/stories/2007060952250400.htm|title=New life for a historical pond in Thrissur |publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=2013-06-28}} 4. ^{{cite web |url = http://www.vicharakendram.org/Journels/Pragathy108-April-June2009.pdf#page=45&zoom=auto,0,614 |title = SAKTHAN THAMPURAN AND THE EMERGENCE OF COCHIN AS A COMMERCIAL CENTRE |publisher = Saritha Viswanathan |accessdate = 2013-07-11 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150203093925/http://www.vicharakendram.org/Journels/Pragathy108-April-June2009.pdf#page=45&zoom=auto,0,614 |archive-date = 3 February 2015 |dead-url = yes |df = dmy-all}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article218112.ece?textsize=small&test=2|title=Poomala dam makeover nearing completion |publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=2013-06-28}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/pond-renovation-wins-jury-mention/article4377204.ece|title=Pond renovation wins jury mention |publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=2012-06-28}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/pp/2007/06/09/stories/2007060952250400.htm|title=New life for a historical pond in Thrissur |publisher=The Hindu|accessdate=2012-06-07}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://epaper.manoramaonline.com/edaily/flashclient/client_panel.aspx|title=Metro Thrissur, Page 27|publisher=Manoramaonline.com|accessdate=2013-07-11}} 3 : Ponds in Thrissur|Parks in Thrissur|Tourist attractions in Thrissur |
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