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'''Ainatu Family''' |
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{{Infobox settlement |
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| name = Ainata |
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| native_name = عيناتا |
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| settlement_type = Village |
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| pushpin_map = Lebanon |
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| pushpin_map_alt = Map showing the location of Halba within Lebanon |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location within Lebanon |
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It is an ancient aristocratic [[Syriac Orthodox Church|Syrian]] [[Christian]] family from [[Kolenchery]] Kerala India They trace their roots to [[Mylapore|Mylapoore]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. Legend is that when [[Thomas the Apostle]] came to Mylapoore through [[Kodungallur|Kodungaloor]] , [[Palayoor]] ,[[Kottakkavu Mar Thoma Syro-Malabar Church, North Paravur|Kottakavu]] ,[[Kokkamangalam|Gokamangalam]] ,[[Nilakkal]] ,[[Niranam]] ,[[Kollam]] and [[St. Mary's Church, Thiruvithamcode|Thiruvithamcode]] for evangelism he converted a few [[Tamil Brahmin|Tamil Brahmins]] or [[Iyer|Iyers]] to Christianity in AD 72. But shortly after the conversion Thomas the Apostle was Killed by some [[Brahmin|Brahmins .]] This made the newly converted Tamil Brahmin family migrate to [[Kerala]] which was then an abode of secularism. |
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| coordinates = {{coord|34.187|N|36.081|E|region:LB|display=inline,title}} |
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| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |
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| subdivision_name = {{flagcountry|Lebanon}} |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Governorates of Lebanon|Governorate]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Baalbek-Hermel Governorate|Baalbek-Hermel]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Lebanon|District]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Baalbek District|Baalbek]] |
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| established_title = <!-- Founded --> |
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| elevation_m = 1620 |
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| elevation_min_m = 1600 |
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| elevation_max_m = 1640 |
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| population_total = 3000+ |
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| timezone1 = [[Eastern European Time|EET]] |
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| utc_offset1 = +2 |
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| timezone1_DST = [[Eastern European Summer Time|EEST]] |
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| utc_offset1_DST = +3 |
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| postal_code_type = Postal code |
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| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in Lebanon|Dialing code]] |
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| area_code = +961 |
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'''Eptymology''' |
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'''Ainata''', or sometimes known as '''Ainata-Al Ariz (Arabic:عيناتا الأرز)''' is a [[Lebanon|Lebanese]] village, 108 km from [[Beirut]], located in Northern Lebanon, between the [[Bsharri District]] and the [[Baalbek District]]. Officially, Ainata is considered a village of the Baalbek District, but its inhabitants consider and prefer the village to be of the Bsharri District, mostly because its name "Ainata-Al Ariz" means "Ainata-The Cedars", in reference to the [[Cedars of God]] near [[Bsharri]] since most of the descendants are originally from Bsharri. Ainata rises 1620 meters above sea level and is sometimes considered as the highest Lebanese populated village (Although some books state that Bekaa Kafra is the highest). |
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Ainatu is a malayalam word meaning people from the neighbouring land . As the family came from the neighbouring land . They were locally called Ainatu (അയൽനാട്ട്) . |
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== Etymology == |
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The origin of the word '''Ainata''' is [[Syriac language|Syriac]] and means "The eyes of water". |
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The most notable family in Ainata is Rahme, where basically 99% of the inhabitants carry the same surname, having some exceptions that came and settled in the village decades ago such as: Taok and Lahoud. |
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It is also known for its strong rough accent. {{citation needed|date=May 2019}} |
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'''Families''' |
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Christianity is the only religion in Ainata. The village's church is named after the Saints Sarkis and Bakhos. Apart from having the biggest church in the Baalbek District, Ainata also has several ''capella'' around the village. People there practice their religion rather seriously, where you could see hundreds of people travelling to Ainata to take part in the Christmas and Easter Celebrations. |
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The Ainatu family has mainly three main families , This split happens in the early 4th century when Ainatu Ittan had three children , Ainatu Abraham who stood with the root family Ainatu, Ainatu Ittop who married a women from the Oliyil family and carried the name Oliyil, and Ainatu Mathu who carried the name Ainatu Valayil. Ainatu family wholly has 14 families. The Oliyil family split into many families they are Ainatu Oliyil ( Mykulangara ,Poovanmolel ,Chiramolel, Panichiyil, Odolil ,Vadakke Odolil ,Padinjakkara, Chackanakuzhy, Puthupanam, Kazhunnilam ,Paramuckil ) . Ainatu Mathu's grandson Ainatu Mathu Ittan married a Brahmin women from the Theckumchery Illam. This infuriated her brothers, They tried to destroy the whole family , in this commotion Ainatu Mathu Ittan's brother migrated to [[Pala, Kerala|Palai]] and changed their name to Valiyil. They had taken some old inscriptions of Ayurveda with them . They sold it to a local doctor and bought land with it . Thus Ainatu Valayil carried the name Theckumchery. |
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== Lands == |
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Due to harsh winters, ninety percent of the population descend to the coast during that time. People from Ainata maintain a great deal pride of their roots, as lands and family homes are descended from generations to generations. Some Lands have been divided in a way that is known as ''3EREF'' in Lebanon , where no official papers were signed or made but rather just a gentlemen's agreement. These agreements are probably hundreds of years old, and are passed by to the younger generations and are always respected and held. The lands are mostly kept in the Rahme family where usually the women waiving their right of inheritance to the men, if possible, in order to keep the lands in the family as women might marry someone with another surname. Ainata is well known to produce one of the best qualities in the region when it comes to apples and grapes. During the civil war, Ainata was also known to grow weed but has since shifted to apples, grapes, cherries and many other means. |
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{{Main|Highest Village in Lebanon}} |
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Ainata is located at the bottom of Mount Makmel, to the Eastern side, facing the Baalbek District, and it is almost exactly between the Bsharri district and the Baalbek District, but officially it belongs to the Baalbek District. Ainata has an altitude of ca. 1620 meters and is considered as the highest Lebanese village although some references consider [[Bekaa Kafra]] the highest. The nearest village would be [[Deir el Ahmar]] where both residents have a special bond due to having mostly the same political views and being Christians surrounded by mostly muslim villages |
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The Aiantu family is completely Christian. But there are several denominations within them , The majority of the members are followers of the [[Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church]] and [[Jacobite Syrian Christian Church|Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church]] , The Valiyil family is fully [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Church|Roman Catholic .]]Some members of the family also joined many Baptist Churches. |
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== Climate == |
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Ainata has a cold climate in winter, with temperatures averaging around 0°C in January and February but some winters have seen temperatures drop to as low as -10°C. Snow can reach up to 3 meters high. In summer temperatures average around 22°C but can reach 35°C, however, temperature may drop after sunset to as low as 10°C during the summer. |
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The Aiantu family is mainly based in [[Kolenchery]] and it's surrounding places like Perinjol, Poothrika, Puthupanam, Pancode , Vadayampady , [[Mulanthuruthy|Mulanthuruthy,]] [[St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Kandanad|Kandanad,]] [[St. George's Church, Kadamattom|Kadamattam]] etc.The Valiyil family is based on [[Pala, Kerala|Palai]]. Many have immigrated to many other countries . |
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'''AKYAM''' |
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AKYAM is a Club which consists of the whole Aiantu family . It is mainly for the binding of the Huge family. It has a President , Vice President, Treasurer,Trustee, Women's president and a youth President. The Club conducts a yearly program which consists of many recreational activities, Dances, Songs , it is an entertaining show . It is conducted every year in December 31st. The club also has a yearly tour for youngsters and senior citizens of the family once an year. The club has many scholarships for children who appear for public examinations. The club also award senior citizens above the age of 70 every year. The club does many ces. |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.localiban.org/article3990.html Aaynata], Localiban |
*[http://www.localiban.org/article3990.html Aaynata], Localiban |
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Revision as of 14:26, 20 July 2020
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Ainatu Family
It is an ancient aristocratic Syrian Christian family from Kolenchery Kerala India They trace their roots to Mylapoore in Tamil Nadu. Legend is that when Thomas the Apostle came to Mylapoore through Kodungaloor , Palayoor ,Kottakavu ,Gokamangalam ,Nilakkal ,Niranam ,Kollam and Thiruvithamcode for evangelism he converted a few Tamil Brahmins or Iyers to Christianity in AD 72. But shortly after the conversion Thomas the Apostle was Killed by some Brahmins . This made the newly converted Tamil Brahmin family migrate to Kerala which was then an abode of secularism.
Eptymology
Ainatu is a malayalam word meaning people from the neighbouring land . As the family came from the neighbouring land . They were locally called Ainatu (അയൽനാട്ട്) .
Families
The Ainatu family has mainly three main families , This split happens in the early 4th century when Ainatu Ittan had three children , Ainatu Abraham who stood with the root family Ainatu, Ainatu Ittop who married a women from the Oliyil family and carried the name Oliyil, and Ainatu Mathu who carried the name Ainatu Valayil. Ainatu family wholly has 14 families. The Oliyil family split into many families they are Ainatu Oliyil ( Mykulangara ,Poovanmolel ,Chiramolel, Panichiyil, Odolil ,Vadakke Odolil ,Padinjakkara, Chackanakuzhy, Puthupanam, Kazhunnilam ,Paramuckil ) . Ainatu Mathu's grandson Ainatu Mathu Ittan married a Brahmin women from the Theckumchery Illam. This infuriated her brothers, They tried to destroy the whole family , in this commotion Ainatu Mathu Ittan's brother migrated to Palai and changed their name to Valiyil. They had taken some old inscriptions of Ayurveda with them . They sold it to a local doctor and bought land with it . Thus Ainatu Valayil carried the name Theckumchery.
Religion
The Aiantu family is completely Christian. But there are several denominations within them , The majority of the members are followers of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and Malankara Jacobite Syrian Church , The Valiyil family is fully Roman Catholic .Some members of the family also joined many Baptist Churches.
Location
The Aiantu family is mainly based in Kolenchery and it's surrounding places like Perinjol, Poothrika, Puthupanam, Pancode , Vadayampady , Mulanthuruthy, Kandanad, Kadamattam etc.The Valiyil family is based on Palai. Many have immigrated to many other countries .
AKYAM
AKYAM is a Club which consists of the whole Aiantu family . It is mainly for the binding of the Huge family. It has a President , Vice President, Treasurer,Trustee, Women's president and a youth President. The Club conducts a yearly program which consists of many recreational activities, Dances, Songs , it is an entertaining show . It is conducted every year in December 31st. The club also has a yearly tour for youngsters and senior citizens of the family once an year. The club has many scholarships for children who appear for public examinations. The club also award senior citizens above the age of 70 every year. The club does many ces.
- Aaynata, Localiban
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