kerala
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Place of Interest: Fort <> District: Kasargode 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…
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Place of Interest: Palace <> District: Kannur Hidden along the shores of Kannur stands a palace that tells a story unlike any other in India, Arrakkal Kotta which was the seat of Kerala’s only Muslim royal family and continues to bask in its old glory. Walking through its age-old corridors one can almost hear the echoes…
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Place of Interest: Mosque <> District: Kozhikode If history had a heartbeat in Kozhikode it would echo through the narrow lanes of Kuttichira, the cultural cradle of this coastal city. Long before Calicut became a bustling urban centre, it was here along the banks of a serene pond that a remarkable community shaped its identity, prosperity…
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Place of Interest: Temple <> District: Kozhikode Tucked away in the serene landscape of Koyilandy in Kozhikode district lies Pisharikavu Temple, a sacred abode of Goddess Bhadrakali. This is not just a temple; it is a living chronicle of faith, migration and resilience where history blends effortlessly with devotion and where every courtyard seems to echo stories…
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Place of Interest: Temple <> District: Kannur Some places are not built with stone or by humans but by divine ideas. Hidden deep within the lush forests of Kerala divided by the flowing Bavali river lies a temple like no other, the Kottiyoor Temple locally known as Thruchherumana kshethram or Vadakkeshwaram. But to devotees and travelers, it is lovingly…
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Place of Interest: Temple <> District: Kannur Stepping into Kannur, one cannot help but be awed by the rich heritage and the rhythm of history echoing through its streets. One among its many treasures stands the Sundareswara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva worshipped here as Sundareswara, “the most beautiful being.” The temple is not just a place…
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Place of Interest: Fort <> District: Thiruvanthapuram If you ever find yourself wandering along the beaches near Varkala, it will lead you to one of Kerala’s most fascinating historical treasures, the Anjuthengu Fort more fondly known as Anjengo Fort. Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea on one side and backwaters on the other, this fortress is…
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