Vanchi Bhumi
Vanchi Bhumi (alternatively Vanji Bhumi) was the national anthem of the erstwhile Kingdom of Travancore which now forms part of Kerala.
It was formally known as the Vanchishamangalam meaning "Hail the Lord of Vanchi". It was played by the Travancore radio every night as the last item.
| English: The Lord of Vanchi | |
|---|---|
 Flag of the Kingdom of Travancore | |
National anthem of Travancore | |
| Lyrics | Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer |
| Adopted | 1937 |
| Relinquished | 1947 |
| Audio sample | |
National Anthem of Travancore sung by Kamala Krishnamurthy in 1937 played in Travancore Radio Station | |
Vanchi Bhumi, meaning the "Land of Vanchi", is a reference to the city of Thiruvanchikulam, Kodungallur the capital of the Later Cheras, and the "Lord of Vanchi", the Later Chera's tutelary deity, Vanchinathan, a name for Hindu god Shiva.
Written in Malayalam language, it was the anthem of the Kingdom of Travancore until 1947, and the merger of Kingdom of Travancore with India.
Lyrics
| Malayalam | Romanisation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
വഞ്ചിഭൂമിപതേ ചിരം | vañcibhūmipatē ciraṁ | O Lord of Vanchi Land! |
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