PLACES
TO VISIT
Thirunavaya
8 km south of Tirur
Situated on the banks of the Bharathapuzha, this is a place of great historical
importance. The Mamangam, a grand assembly of the rulers of Kerala, was held
here once every 12 years in olden times. This extravagant festival was conducted
for the last time in 1755. Today Thirunavaya is the venue for the annual Sarvodaya
Mela. The Thirunavaya Navamukunda temple is also a famous pilgrim centre.
Thali Temple,Perinthalmanna
The temple is located about 3 km west of Angadipuram on the way to Malappuram
from Perinthalmanna.
Thirumandhamkunnu Temple, Angadipuram
Dedicated to Goddess Durga, this is an important pilgrim centre in Malappuram.
The annual Pooram festival celebrated in March /April attracts large numbers
of devotees.
The Jama-at Mosque This is an important pilgrim centre of the Muslims
of Kerala. The four day annual festival at the mosque (nercha) is celebrated
in April. Adjoining the mosque is the mausoleum of the Malappuram Shaheeds (martyrs)
whose brave exploits have been immortalised in the Mappila ballads.
Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti
18 km east of Manjeri, on the way to Malappuram
The three day long Valia Nercha feast at this 500 year old Muslim pilgrim centre,
celebrated in February /March, is a local cultural event.
Nilambur This is the original home of the Cholainaickans, the oldest aboriginal
tribe of Kerala. The extensively forested land is well known for Canoli's Plot
the world's oldest teak plantation and bamboo woods.
Kottappadi Located near the renowned Ayurvedic centre at Kottakkal, one
can see traces of an old fort at the base of the Cantonment Hill. The fort was
the first to be built by the Zamorins of Kozhikode. Nearby are the Vettakkorumakan
Temple and the Siva Temple with the famous murals of Malabar.
Biyyan Kayyal Located close to Ponnani, this placid, green fringed waterway
has a watersports facility.
Kottakal
12 km southwest of Malappuram
This small town is home to the famed Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, one of the pioneer
institutions of Ayurveda, the traditional system of health and medicine, in
Kerala. Founded in 1902 by Vaidyaratnam P.S. Warrier, Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala
has branches all over the State as well as in Delhi and Madras. One of the best
Ayurvedic centres in the State, the Arya Vaidyasala runs an Ayurvedic research
centre, a nursing home and a hospital. The chief physician can be consulted
only by appointment made at least 10 days in advance. Accommodation options
at the nursing home include family blocks, double rooms, single rooms and suites.
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
19 km from Kozhikode and 7 km from Beypore port
The sanctuary is spread over a cluster of islands in a scenic area surrounded
by hillocks where the Kadalundipuzha river flows into the Arabian sea. Over
a hundred varieties of native birds and over 60 varieties of migratory birds
flock here in large numbers.
A hillock which is 200 m above sea level provides a splendid view of the
river mouth and the sea. The place is also known for a wide variety of fish,
mussels and crabs
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