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Activities at the Pattanam Archaeological Site witnessed enthusiastic participation from the young generation.

Students from Kesari Vayanashala Pooyyappalli, a locality closely connected to the Pattanam region, visited the site and actively engaged in heritage learning by observing museum-related activities. Their participation reflects the growing involvement of nearby communities in understanding and preserving local history.

The children interacted with internship participants, engaged in discussions on archaeology, and explored how archaeological materials are studied, documented, and preserved. Such interactions play an important role in inspiring the next generation to connect with cultural heritage and archaeological research.

These moments reflect meaningful exchanges between students, interns, and researchers, highlighting archaeological spaces as living centres of learning, interaction, and public engagement.

📸 Sharing glimpses from the visit at Pattanam.

The internship programme under the FYUGP initiative of UGC continues at the Kerala Council for Historical Research with active student participation and academic engagement.

We are pleased to share that the next batch of interns from Alphonsa College, Pala and Little Flower College, Guruvayur has successfully completed their internship at the KCHR Pattanam Campus.

As part of the Museum Ex*****on Initiative, the interns engaged in archaeological research activities, material studies, heritage documentation, and exhibition-related learning experiences. Working alongside the KCHR team, the students gained hands-on exposure to museum development processes and interdisciplinary research practices, making the internship a meaningful academic journey.

We thank the students for their enthusiastic participation and wish them continued success in their academic and professional paths.

Adding to the vibrant visits at KCHR Pattanam campus, we were delighted to welcome Walking Ferns to explore the historic Pattanam site. The young visitors explored the archaeological landscape, learning about the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of Pattanam through an interactive experience.Here are glimpses from their memorable visit.

Last week at the KCHR Pattanam campus, we had the privilege of welcoming research groups from different parts of the world to explore the historical importance of Pattanam.

Here are moments from the visit of the Greek research team to the Pattanam site.

The internship programme under the FYUGP initiative of UGC began at KCHR, where students are actively engaging in various academic and research activities of the institution.

As part of the programme, interns have joined the Pattanam Campus, participating in the Pattanam Archaeological Research Project and gaining exposure to archaeological field practices, material studies, and heritage documentation, supported by a dedicated and supportive team.

Students from Providence College and Pavanatma College, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru have commenced their internship, marking the beginning of an enriching academic journey at Pattanam.

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Lectures on the Environmental Past of Kerala'.

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We are proud to invite you to the fifth session:

Lecture 5

📖 Topic: Flora as Archives: Reconstructing the Biogeographical Evolution, Vegetation History, and Endemism of Kerala’s Western Ghats

Speaker: Dr. P.V. Karunakaran,
Director, Indian Regional Association for Landscape Ecology (IRALE); Senior Scientist (Retd.), Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History

🗓 Date: Monday, 27 April, 2026

⏰ Time: 3.30 pm

📍 Venue: Forest Central Library, Kerala Forest Headquarters, Vazhuthakkad, Thiruvananthapuram

🌐 Join us Online:

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96971821254

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KCHR_Archives

Overview:

How do plants archive the deep-time shifts of our planet? This lecture explores the botanical history of Kerala, framing its unique vegetation as a living record of environmental change. Dr. P.V. Karunakaran will examine the vegetational relicts in the Western Ghats such as the Shola-grassland complexes—as critical refugia that sheltered ancient flora during global climatic upheavals.

Drawing on various sources, including the biogeographic affinities of the flora of the region, palynological footprints, and the stratigraphic research, the talk will map the expansion and contraction of forest types over millennia. By focusing on relict and endemic species, such as the iconic palm Bentinckia condapanna, the session will cast light on the intricate biogeographical evolution of the region.

Jointly Organised By:

Kerala Forest Department | Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR) | Periyar Tiger Conservation Foundation (PTCF) | School of Social Sciences, MGU | KSCSTE-KFRI



You are cordially invited to join us for the event

Previous lectures in the series can be watched by visiting the links below:

Lecture-1- Thinking Premodern Environmental History of Kerala: An approach, Prof. Rajan Gurukkal.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ehSRDuofgvY?si=oIi6gt0u-eRbUwgQ

Lecture-2- The Western Ghats in History, Prof.K.N.Ganesh.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZFDig3UfFGE?si=VcZQohQe5TU1t0G4

Lecture -3- Animals in Human Worlds: Zooarchaeological Insights into the Past Environments of Peninsular India, Dr. G.S. Abhayan.
https://youtu.be/_gXObmhQabU?si=fpDvfg_xmlm3VTVU

Lecture -4- Fishes as Witnesses: Reconstructing the Bio-geographical Evolution of Peninsular India, Dr. C.P. Shaji. https://www.youtube.com/live/uFMyO2OXoRI?si=CSi24Ct6msFm2G5E

KCHR Webinar
Dubai Diasporas, Transnational Remittances, and
Intimate Infrastructures of Finance in India
Date & Time: 06th November (Thursday), 3.00 PM-4.00 PM (IST)
Please click the link below to join:
https://zoom.us/j/98341821283
Webinar ID: 983 4182 1283