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Kannur
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Kannur, the sea coast town in the northern
Malabar area was for many centuries the
capital of the Kolathiri Rajas, the rivals
of the Zamorins of Kozhikode. Formerly a
major port area, Kannur is now a city known
for its handloom and beedi industries.
Some of Kerala's finest weavers come from
this district. Kannur is also the
headquarters of the country's largest and
best-run beedi cooperative. Marco Polo is
supposed to have referred to Kannur as a
great emporium of spices.
In the 15th century, the Portuguese arrived
in Kannur to establish one of their earliest
settlements. A reminder of this is the St.
Angelo's Fort built in 1505 AD by the first
Portuguese Viceroy. Kannur's history is
marked by foreign invasions and the
activities of colonial powers.
The Portuguese factory built by Cabral in
1501 AD, was captured by the Dutch in 1633.
In 1708, the British built a fort at
Thalasseri (Tellicherry), just outside
Kannur. The nearby town of Mahe was
developed as a trading centre by the French
in the 18th century. Around 1792, after the
Mysore Wars, the British took over Kannur.
Prime Attractions
of Kannur
Aaralam Wildlife Sanctuary : Aralam
Wildlife Sanctuary is a tranquil little
sanctuary on the slopes of the Western Ghats.
The highest peak of Katti Betta, covered
with tropical and semi- evergreen forests
rises to a majestic height of 1145 m above
sea level.
Dharmadam Island : A Buddhist
stronghold, Dharmadam Island is located
beside the Muzhappilangad beach, 100 metres
offshore surrounded by rivers and sea. A
conjunction of beach & island, it was
earlier known as Dharmapattanam.
Jagannatha Festival : Jagannatha
Festival is a colourful eight-day festival,
which is held in the Malayalam month of
Kumbham (February/ March) at the Jagannatha
Temple at Madathiparambu, near Thalassery in
Kannur.
Madayi Mosque : Originally built in 1124
AD by Malic Iben Dinar, a Muslim preacher,
it is a beautiful ancient mosque. A block of
white marble in the mosque is believed to
have been brought from Mecca by its founder,
who came to India to spread the word of the
prophet.
Moppila Bay : Moppila bay, the famous
fishing harbour is situated near the
St.Angelo's Fort. The beach is a natural and
now a modernised fishing harbour built with
assistance under the Indo Norwegian pact.
Palotukavu Festival :
Vishuvilakkutsavam, the eight-day annual
festival at Palotukavu temple, falls in the
Malayalam month of Medam (April/May).
Parassinikkadavu Festival : Parassini
Madappura is perhaps the only shrine in
Kerala to celebrate a festival round the
year.
St. Angelo'S Fort : It was built in 1505
by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don
Francisco De Almeida, with the permission of
the Kolathiris.
Ezhimala Beach : The Ezhimala
Mountain and Beach lie at the northern
boundary of Kannur. Rare medical herbs
(Ramayana) with mythological significance
grow on Ezhimala, the strange seven-peaked
range.
Muzhappilangad Beach : One of the
longest beaches in Kerala is located 15 kms
south of Kannur. The long beach is the only
drive-in beach in India. more..
Payyambalam Beach : The long, lovely
beach is a local picnic spot. Flat lateric
cliffs jut into the sea at one end.
Picturesque and incredibly beautiful, the
beach is only walking distance from Fort St.
Angelo. The Naura Cafeteria and well laid
out gardens greet the visitor to Payyambalam.
Pythal Mala : This hill is located on
the Kerala-Karnataka border. Perched at an
altitude of 1,372 metres above sea level,
this place is ideal for trekking. A base
reception centre and a watchtower atop the
cliff function should not be missed.
Thalassery Fort : Thalaserry fort,
located at a distance of 22 kms from Kannur
constructed in 1708 AD was the military
centre of the British. |
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