The Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, Vol. 8 (1846), pp. 1-29 (31 pages) ...

Sangam literature mentions a ruler named Uthiyan Cherathalan, and since Udayamperoor was within the Chera Kingdom, it is plausible that the Uthiyan in its name refers to this Chera ruler.

Chera connection While the Synod remains significant, Udayamperoor’s identity extends beyond it. Once accessible via backwaters, the place was known as the “Little Kingdom.” According to Fr ...