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, Malappuram: 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.
Tirur:
The birth place of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of the Malayalam
language, now called Thunchan Parambu, is in Tirur. It is the hallowed
ground where hundreds of children are initiated into the wonders of
writing when they first trace the letters of the Malayalam alphabet in
sand taken from that revered spot which was Ezhuthachan's home.
Tanur:
The small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of
the earliest
settlements of the Portuguese. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier
visited the place in 1546. About 3 km south of Tanur town is
Keraladeshapuram Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and believed to be one
of the oldest temples in Kerala.
Kottakkal(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 Chennai.
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.
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.
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.
Padinharekara
Beach:At the end of the Tipu Sultan road near Ponnani, the beach
offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the Bharatha Puzha, the
Tirur Puzha and the Arabian Sea.
Vallikunnu Beach:A
beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction
here. The Kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance away.
Kadampuzha(3 km north of Vettichira on the highway connecting
Kozhikode and Trissur): Kadampuzha is famous for its Bhagavathy temple
said to have been set up by Sree Sankaracharya, the philosopher.
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