Malappuram dist is literally a land atop hills. A land surrounded by nilgiri hills on east and the great Arabian Sea on west. The place has also witnessed some historically significant incidents in early 19th century. The region witnessed violent incidents like the Wagon Tragedy and Khilaphat rebellion of 1921. The Zamorins of Kozhikkode and then the British had their great military presence here.
Today, the Malappuram is one of the fast developing districts in Kerala. A land of temples and mosques, Malappuram is believed to be a land of great religious importance since known ages.
Malappuram’s temples and mosques are well known for their festivals. Thirunavaya temple…
Malappuram dist is literally a land atop hills. A land surrounded by nilgiri hills on east and the great Arabian Sea on west. The place has also witnessed some historically significant incidents in early 19th century. The region witnessed violent incidents like the Wagon Tragedy and Khilaphat rebellion of 1921. The Zamorins of Kozhikkode and then the British had their great military presence here.
Today, the Malappuram is one of the fast developing districts in Kerala. A land of temples and mosques, Malappuram is believed to be a land of great religious importance since known ages.
Malappuram’s temples and mosques are well known for their festivals. Thirunavaya temple is most prominent one in the district. Here, in medieval times, people used to celebrate their great pageant festival, mamankam. The congregation of rulers of Malabar was staged here in Thirunavaya, on the banks of Bharathappuzha River. Even now people regard those days in high esteem.
Another well known feature about Malappuram is its hospitality and culture. The multispecialty Malappuram hospitals are very famous in the state for their services and this sector continues to grow. The land has also produced many great poets, writers and political leaders who have engraved their pictures in history of Kerala.
Kottakkal arya vaidyasala Kerala is the state’s most prominent ayurveda treatment center. It conducts courses in arts and culture as well. A herbal medicinal garden, maintained by the Vaidyasala is indeed an exceptional fortune in the healthcare field. Other prominent tourist attractions on this land of valluvanad are Malappuram kottakunnu, Nilambur kovilakam, Nilambur teak plantation, and Ponnani beach. Bharathapuzha, Karimpuzha and Kadalundi river are the three rivers in the land that gives a waterscape experience to the tourists. Major towns in Malappuram are Ponnani, Tirur, Pookottur, Areekode, and Manjeri. Malappuram is enriched with their unique cultural and social heritages since ages and are still preserving it.
