Kayamkulam Kochunni

For other uses, see Kayamkulam Kochunni (disambiguation).

Kayamkulam Kochunni
Bornc. 1818
Kottukulangara, Kayamkulam, Karthikapally Taluk, Travancore
Died1859 (aged 41) Travancore prison
1895/1896(aged 77)
Resting placePettah Juma Masjid, Thiruvananthapuram
MonumentsShrine at Edappara Maladevar Nada Temple, Kozhencherry
Occupations
  • Brigand
  • highwayman
Known forStealing from rich people and giving to the poor

Kayamkulam Kochunni (born c. 1818) was a heroic outlaw from Kayamkulam, who lived during the late 19th century. He was active in the Travancore area in the present-day Kerala, India. He is said to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor.[1] Legends on his life are part of the folklore of Kerala.[2] His stories are often associated with his friend and fellow outlaw Ithikkara Pakki.[3] A shrine dedicated to Kochunni exist near Kozhencherry.[4]

  1. ^ "Wikibooks Malayalam- Aithihyamala- Kayamkulam Kochunni". Wikibooks-Malayalam. 7 June 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  2. ^ Where a legendary Robin Hood played his tricks Archived 17 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Deccan Herald, 27 July 2008.
  3. ^ "Now, a shrine for Kayamkulam Kochunni". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 30 August 2007. Archived from the original on 10 March 2008.
  4. ^ "Devotees have been flocking this Hindu temple for years to worship a Muslim Robin Hood". 3 January 2016.