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It is a common belief that the place name Triprangode is associated with Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the region. There are also different opinions that the name originated from words such as “Swetharanyam,” “Parakrodam,” and “Thrippadamkode.” However, the most widely accepted view is that the name “Triprangode” evolved from “Parangodan,” a synonym for Lord Shiva.

Triprangode, Vettam, Pallippuram, and Alathiyur are among the most ancient regions in Kerala. During the medieval period, these areas were under the rule of the Vettathu Kings. Later, they came under the control of the Zamorin. At one time, Triprangode also served as the capital of the Vettathu Kings.

In society, upper-caste communities such as Brahmins and Nairs held dominance. Social evils such as untouchability and caste discrimination were strongly prevalent. People belonging to lower castes were often treated as slaves and even traded.

With the spread of Islam in Kerala through Arab traders, the Muslim community grew significantly. During the rule of the Zamorin, Muslims held important positions in trade and the naval forces. The growth of the Muslim community became even stronger during the periods of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.

Agriculture was the main occupation of the people. Traditional occupations such as mat weaving, pottery making, carpentry, and blacksmithing were also practiced.

In the 19th century, nationalist consciousness began to grow. The activities of the Indian National Congress and the Khilafat Movement became strong in Malabar. The people of Triprangode also participated in the Malabar Rebellion of 1921. Some were arrested and deported to the Andaman Islands. Before Indian independence, the Malabar Rebellion was the event that influenced Triprangode the most.

In the land ownership system, most of the land was controlled by landlords or Devaswoms (temple trusts). Most farmers were tenants. High rents and evictions caused severe hardships for the farmers. Later, through land reform laws, farmers obtained certain rights.

Culturally, Triprangode is a rich and vibrant region. The Triprangode Siva Temple, Chamravattom Ayyappa Temple, Alathiyur Perumthrikkovil, and Garudankavu are well-known pilgrimage centers located here. The Kainikkara Juma Masjid is considered one of the oldest Muslim mosques in the region. As a result of the activities of the Basel Mission, the Christian community also grew in the area.

Scholars such as Neelakanta Somayaji, Thalakkulath Bhattathiri, and Thirumangalath Neelakandan Moossath, as well as prominent literary figures like K. M. Kuttykrishna Marar and C. Radhakrishnan, are associated with this region.

Traditional art forms such as Chavittukali, Kolkali, Oppana, Mappilappattu, and Duffmuttu were actively practiced in Triprangode. Navajeevan Library was the first library established in the Panchayat.