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Malappuram
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Mallapuram is the Southernmost of the northern districts of Kerala. It shares boundaries with Kozhikode and Wayanad in the north and Tamil Nadu in the East. Palakkad forms most of its East and South boundary while the district also shares a short boundary with Thrissur. Lush green forests, the dreamy Nilgiris, a scenic landscape and fertile riverbeds are part of the attraction of this quaint region. This district is noted for its eminent literary and political figures. The land has given birth to many seers. Mallapuram town is its headquarters.Malappuram, one of the district of Kerala, was formed in 1969. The geographical area of the district is 3,550 sq. km. It is the third largest district of Kerala, as it occupies 9.13 per cent of the total area of the state.
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| The total population of Malappuram is 36,29,640 as per the census report of 2001. The number of male in the total population is 17,59,479 where as the number of female in the district is 18,70,161. The population density of Malappuram is 1022 per square kilometer.
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The places of interest are:
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Kadampuzha is a small town in Malappuram district of Kerala. It is the major town of the Marakkara Panchayath. Kadampuzha is famous for the Bhagavathi Temple, which is one of the famous pilgrim centres in Kerala. Kadampuzha is 2 km east from the Vettichira Junction in National Highway -17, between Valancheri and Kottakkal. Kadampuzha also makes the shortest route between Tirur and Perinthalmanna (through Pang-Padapparamb-Puzhakkattiri), though bus services are very less in the route. Kadampuzha Sree Parvathy Temple poomoodal important two kilometers south of Kottackal, East of NH. moderate accommodations are available there.
The Temple for Sreeparvathi at Kadampuzha, dedicated to Goddess Vana Durga, is one of the most prominent Devi temples in Kerala. The term 'puzha' which in Malayalam denotes river is a misnomer here since the otherwise sylvan surroundings and verdant greenery around the location has no river skirting it. The idol in the Sanctum Sanctorum is abstract in shape but it is 'Swayambhoo' or natural manifestation. The temple is very simple in architecture without any imposing edifices or a gold-plated flagmast.
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| Thirunavaya |
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Thirunavaya Temple is a very ancient temple on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River dedicated to Navamukundan Vishnu with the other deities like Lord Ganapathy, and Goddess Lakshmi.[1] It is located near the pilgrimage centre of Thirunavaya, a small village 8 km south of Tirur near Ponnani in the Malappuram district of Kerala, South India.
According to the Puranas, Goddess Lakshmi and Gajendran, the King of the elephants, worshipped Lord Vishnu here with lotus flowers from a lake nearby; with the two devotees using flowers from the same source, its supply dwindled, and Gajendran appealed to Vishnu, who took Lakshmi by his side on the same throne and accepted worship offered by Gajendran.
There is another legend associated with the Temple. The deity is called Nava Mukundan as it is believed that the idol was the ninth one to be installed in the shrine by a group of Rishis known as the Navayogis. The first eight idols disappeared as soon as they were placed there and the ninth sank to its knees before it was forcibly stopped. It is interesting that the image of Lord Navamukundan is portrayed only from above the knee, the rest of the image being concealed within the ground. There are interesting legends associated with this state of the image. There is believed to be a bottomless unexplored pit behind the image in the sanctum.
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| Valiya Juma Masjid Malappuram |
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Valiya Juma Masjid 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 (martys) whose brave exploits have been immortalised in the Mappila ballads.
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| Padinharekara beach |
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Padinharekara Beach, also known by the name of “virgin territory” provides opportunity to the tourists in order to enjoy the hospitality of Kerala at its best. The beach is one of the most frequently visited destinations for the tourists where one can experience lovely climate throughout the year. Close to Ponnani and at the end point of the Tipu Sulthan road. It offers a breath taking view of the confluence of the river Bharathapuzha and Tirur puzha with the Arabian sea.
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| Manjeri |
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Manjeri is a city and a municipality in Malappuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the Big city and commercial capital of Malappuram District.Manjeri is the Muslim majority city in Kerala State.It is 28 km from Calicut International Airport and 50 km from Kozhikode railway station. It was a live centre of the National Movement. Anakkayam, 4 km from Manjeri, was an important centre of 1921 uprising. Nellikuth, 6 km from Manjeri was also a center of the 1921 Malabar Revolt and birth place of independence fighter Nellikkuth Aali Musliyar.
Anti British revolts took place from 1790, in and around Manjeri.
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| Adyanpara |
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Adyanpara falls is set in the Kurmbalangod village of Nilambur Taluk in malappuram district. Kurmbalangod village is rich is wildlife and it attracts numerous variety of birds including the migratory birds. On your Kerala trip visit the Adyanpara Falls to enjoy picnic or some leisure time with your family members.
Adyanpara Falls : Nestled in the land of perennial springs and lush green mountains Adyanpara is acascading waterfall in the Kurmbalangod village of Nilambur taluk in Kerala. This region attracts a wide variety of exotic as well as migratory birds and is rich in wildlife. It is a charming and picteresque picnic spot.
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