Gundert Bungalow, Thalassery , Kannur
Gundert Bungalow is located 20 km away from Kannur, nearby Thalassery town. This was the home of Dr. Herman Gundert , the German missionary, scholar and lexicographer. He contributed immensely to Malayalam language by giving shape to the first dictionary and newspaper. Dr. Gundert lived in this bungalow for two decades starting from 1839.
Keralites cannot forget Herman Gundert and his contributions to the Malayalam Language. A German by birth Gundert resided at Illikkunnu Bungalow near Thalassery which was his workshop for 20 years from 1939 for his research activities. 20 km from Kannur, near Thalasseri town, on the National Highway at Illikunnu stands his residence, Gundert Bungalow.
The Bungalow which was constructed top of the Illikunnu was having unique architecture resembling a holy premise and was used by the earlier judicial magistrate of Thalassery, Mr. Thomas stench. This Bungalow was donated to the Basal Mission by the judge being attracted on the humanitarian services.
In 1847, the first Malayalam newspaper RAJYASAMACHARAM another publication known as Paschimodayam was also started from Thalassery at this place. Also in 1939 he stated a school in Bungalow. Gundert Bungalow is a major tourist attraction in Thalassery .
courtesy : internet , word of mouth .
Gundert Bungalow is located 20 km away from Kannur, nearby Thalassery town. This was the home of Dr. Herman Gundert , the German missionary, scholar and lexicographer. He contributed immensely to Malayalam language by giving shape to the first dictionary and newspaper. Dr. Gundert lived in this bungalow for two decades starting from 1839.
Keralites cannot forget Herman Gundert and his contributions to the Malayalam Language. A German by birth Gundert resided at Illikkunnu Bungalow near Thalassery which was his workshop for 20 years from 1939 for his research activities. 20 km from Kannur, near Thalasseri town, on the National Highway at Illikunnu stands his residence, Gundert Bungalow.
The Bungalow which was constructed top of the Illikunnu was having unique architecture resembling a holy premise and was used by the earlier judicial magistrate of Thalassery, Mr. Thomas stench. This Bungalow was donated to the Basal Mission by the judge being attracted on the humanitarian services.
In 1847, the first Malayalam newspaper RAJYASAMACHARAM another publication known as Paschimodayam was also started from Thalassery at this place. Also in 1939 he stated a school in Bungalow. Gundert Bungalow is a major tourist attraction in Thalassery .
courtesy : internet , word of mouth .
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