Season 1, Episode 4, The Love Legend of the Idukki Arch Dam
From KINKINI CHEPPU - Tales & Tidbits from Kerala with SHUBHA DAS by Shubha Das
February 12, 2026 · 13 min
About this episode
This episode explores the love legend behind the Idukki Arch Dam, intertwining folklore and engineering.
What if one of Kerala’s greatest engineering marvels was also born from a love story? In this episode, we travel to the misty hills of Idukki, Kerala, to uncover the legend behind the iconic Idukki Arch Dam , a story that blends folklore, memory and the brilliance of human minds. Long before powerhouses and hydroelectric dreams, the land held another kind of story, the love story of Kuravan and Kurathi, a tale from Kerala folklore that speaks of devotion, separation and hope across time. As Valentine’s Day approaches, this episode explores a different kind of love story, not roses and grand gestures, but a love that refused to give up, even when time stretched endlessly between them. We pause at: The Idukki Arch Dam, one of Asia’s earliest and highest arch dams The story of Chemban Kolumban, the tribal chief linked to the site The towering Kuravan & Kurathi statues at Ramakkalmedu, sculpted by C.B. Jinan Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Audible Plug in your earphones, grab a cup of chaya, and let’s take a trip home every fortnight. And if a story tugs at your heart, or remind you of anything or anybody, write to me at kinkinicheppuwithshubha@gmail.com - your story…
Topics covered
- love story
- Idukki Arch Dam
- Kerala folklore
- engineering marvels
Keywords
- Kuravan
- Kurathi
- Chemban Kolumban
- Ramakkalmedu
- Valentine's Day
Mentioned in this episode
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Books & works: The Love Legend of the Idukki Arch Dam
Places: Kerala, Idukki, Asia, Ramakkalmedu
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