kasargode
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Tucked away in the gentle landscape of Kasaragod lies the small town of Kumbla, a place where time feels layered with devotion. Here stands the ancient Kanipura Sree Gopalakrishna Temple, a shrine whose sanctity, according to belief, stretches across three yugas of Treta, Dwapara, and Kali. For pilgrims, the journey to Kanipura is not merely a
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In a world often divided by boundaries of belief and identity, there exists a serene space in northern Kerala where spirituality rises above religion and humanity takes precedence over doctrine. Nestled amid greenery in Kanhangad, Anandashram welcomes every visitor not as a follower of a faith, but simply as a fellow human being seeking peace. For nearly a
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Kerala’s coastline has long been a meeting place of worlds, merchants guided by monsoon winds, travellers curious about distant lands, and seekers who arrived bearing ideas that would reshape societies. Among the most revered of these early visitors was Malik Ibn Dinar, believed to be the man who introduced the way of Islam to the Indian
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On the quiet banks of the Madhuvahini River stands an ancient sanctuary of wisdom, devotion, and national significance, the Edneer Mutt. For centuries, this sacred ashram has been a spiritual lighthouse for devotees who follow the Bhagavatha tradition and the profound philosophy of Advaita Vedanta as taught by the revered Adi Shankaracharya. The lineage of Edneer traces
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The Hosdurg Fort also known as the Kanhangad Fort stands as one of North Kerala’s most impressive yet lesser-explored historic marvels. Flanked on three sides by the bustling town of Kanhangad, the serene Talapady River, and the distant whisper of the Arabian Sea, the fort commands attention from afar, particularly with its distinctive round bastions.
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About 10 km away from the bustle of Kasargode town, tucked quietly among swaying coconut groves, stands the serene and soulful Bela Church, one of the oldest and most graceful churches in the district. Walking towards it along a long, shaded corridor feels like stepping back in time. Built in 1890, this Roman Catholic church has been a
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Standing tall on the rugged cliffs of Kasaragod, where the Arabian Sea endlessly roars and recedes, is Kerala’s largest and most enduring fortress Bekal Fort . As waves crash against its walls, drenching its ancient laterite stones, you can almost feel the pulse of history that has echoed here for centuries. Built in the mid-17th century
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