What little plains of high ground it had then were occupied by a church built in 1823 and a small settlement, which relied on water transport for connectivity. The construction of this bridge was commissioned by the Kochi Maharaja, and it was designed to allow water transport to pass underneath. While agreeing with the “triangle island” theory, they also put forward another perspective on the derivation of the name. KOCHI: Konthuruthy is an island located to the southwest of the city, snug as a bug in a rug amidst Thevara, Kochu-Kadavanthara, and Nettoor. While agreeing with the “triangle island” theory, they also put forward another perspective on the derivation of the name.

Source: Indian Express July 11, 2023 07:57 UTC