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Parappilly – Builders, Constructors and Developers for
generations in Thrissur
 Parappilly
Builders, the number one constructors in Thrissur town
have a rich legacy to boast of. Parappilly family,
promoters of Parappilly Builders, is one of the
important Christian families in Thrissur.
Sakthan Thampuran (Maharajah of Cochin)’s decision to
shift his residence to Thrissur was a landmark in the
history of this town. He envisioned a modern Thrissur
and brought many Syrian Christian families to start
trade and business. Parappilly family, hailing from
Arimbur was specially given the task of shaping the
modern Trichur. Antony Parappilly was the mastermind in
this great endeavour.
Fulfilling the vision of the great ruler, Parappilly
family engaged in the upliftment of Trichur through
their masterplans and timely execution of even the most
difficult projects. The saga of success has been
continuing for more than a hundred and thirty years
through six generations. Parappilly family moves on with
its vocation with commitment, now under the leadership
of Raju Davis Parappilly.
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Antony and
his son Kunjuvarunny, forefathers of Parappilly Builders
were the trusted builders of Cochin Dynasty. The
structures of old fish market and the Havelock Market in
front of Corporation office, Thrissur are examples of
their vision and mastery in the field of construction.
Later the renovation of Havelock Market was assigned to
a younger generation.
Many of the landmarks in Thrissur bear testimony to the
efficiency and expertise of Parappilly family in the
field of construction. One of the evident examples of
their vision of a community living is the ‘Parappilly
Angadi’ (Now known as Brother’s Lane) behind the
Basilica (Puthen Palli). Parappilly angadi, in one way
or other is the first ‘angadi’- a common site in almost
all the major Christian centres in Trichur.
Parappilly Devassy Kutty, of the third generation of
Parappilly family, masterminded the construction of this
‘angadi’, a thickly but comfortably populated dwelling
lane. Then onwards Parappilly builders started focusing
on the construction of dwelling areas rather than the
public as well as other commercial projects done before.
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The fourth
generation of Parappilly Builders is still remembered as
the master builders of Thrissur town with projects like
Thrissur Municipal Bus Stand, the Thrissur Museum
Central Block and many others. P D Varunny led the
fourth generation and Parappilly Builders was the best
among a very few A Class Contractors in PWD as well as
in Municipality works.
Following the footsteps of his father, Davis Parappilly,
the only son of Varunny, continued to reign supreme
among the public works contractors in Trichur. Under his
guidance Parappilly Builders reached for new horizons
like corporate as well as private sector projects. These
works still stand as the ample proof for the visionary
qualities of Parappilly builders in their assigned
field.
The most noted project among these is the Paramekkavu
Dewasom Building on the North Side of the Temple. The
new look of Banerji Memorial Club and the new
administrative block of the Trichur Municipal Office
(Now Trichur Corporation Office) are only a few among
them. Besides these there are several markets,
hospitals, shopping complexes and an array of houses
built by Davis Parappilly which still rules the roost.
After receiving the torch of glory from his father Raju
Davis Parappilly is treading miles with the most talked
about projects under his belt. Raju along with other
partners Regi Davis, Abi Davis and Joby Davis is
specializing on residential apartments. This can be
looked up on as the continuation of the vision of
Parappilly Devassy Kutty, his grandfather. The Fourth
Phase of the prestigious Parappilly Housing project is
the ongoing project. And it is rated as numero uno among
the flats and independent villas of that particular
class in Trichur.
Hard work and perseverance of six generations have
turned the name Parappilly Builders a synonym of trust.
Among a number of inexperienced and incompetent
constructors Parappilly stands tall- as the master
builders of Thrissur town.
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