WEB1 day ago · Kollam ( Malayalam: [kolːɐm] ⓘ ), also known by its former name Quilon [10] pronunciation ⓘ ( historical name Desinganadu [11] ), is an ancient seaport and city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. [12] It is 71 km (44 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. [13]