Ernakulam refers to the eastern part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala India. The name Ernakulam is derived from the name of a very famous temple of Lord Shiva called the Ernakulathappan Temple. It is also said that the word Ernakulam was drawn from Malayalam words Ere naal Kulam which mean Pond for a long time. Ernakulam is the commercial capital of the state of Kerala.The Kerala High Court is situated in Ernakulam.
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