The Site

Kottapuram, with its rich history, dating back to the Muziris era (circa 3000 BC) is the quintessential resilient place. Having survived the Great Flood, the heights of Chera Rule, Portuguese occupation, being caught in the middle of the Travancore- Zamorin war, and the struggle for independence- it has held on to its identity as a center of trade through it all.

However, the past 2 decades have been characterized by the burgeoning infrastructure, resulting in the decline of the waterways for trade and a swift transition from a largely rural landscape into an urban center. This metamorphosis has created an influx of new stakeholders playing out their stories within Kottapuram- each with their own needs and aspirations.

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