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In a land like Kerala, water has always been more than a natural resource, it is a lifeline. Rivers, backwaters, and lakes form a living network that has sustained trade, agriculture, and culture for centuries. Yet amid this naturally gifted geography, one artificial waterway stands out as a remarkable feat of 19th-century engineering and administrative
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In the bustling heart of Kozhikode, at Nadakkavu, stands a church that quietly preserves a chapter of colonial history and Anglican tradition with remarkable dignity. Popularly known as the English Church, St. Mary’s Church, Nadakkavu is not merely a place of worship it is a living monument where architecture, faith, and an unusual story of compromise come together. What makes
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Perched on a quiet hillock overlooking the endless Arabian Sea, the Varakkal Devi Temple is a place where geography itself seems to bow before faith. Unlike most temples tucked away in groves or town centres, Varakkal stands between rock and ocean, a setting that feels both elemental and eternal. This sacred shrine holds a distinction revered across
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In the serene, sea-washed town of Mahe stands a shrine unlike any other. a place where history, legend, and faith blend seamlessly into a single spiritual experience. The Church of St. Teresa of Avila, lovingly called “Mother of Mahe,” is today one of the most important pilgrim destinations in the region. Yet for centuries, its
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If there is one place in Kozhikode where history continues to breathe, walk, argue, sweat, and bargain just as it did centuries ago, it is the legendary Valiyangadi, the oldest functioning market in Kerala. This bustling bazaar stretching from the South Beach all the way toward the railway station has been the beating commercial heart of
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Tucked away on a quiet stretch of the Customs Road near the Kozhikode Beach stands a place unlike any other in the region is a small, serene sanctuary that preserves the gentle light of Buddhism in a land where the religion once flourished centuries ago. The Kozhikode Buddha Vihara, though modest in appearance, radiates a
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In the heart of Kozhikode, at Mananchira which once reflected the bustle of ancient trade stands a monument that tells a quieter, more intimate story one of compassion, service, and unity. The CSI Cathedral of Calicut, originally built by the Basel Evangelical Mission, is more than a church; it is a testament to how faith and
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Journeying through the emerald landscapes of North Kerala, one often finds stories far older than time itself. Among them is the compelling legend of Vettakorumakan, a deity unknown to the mythological traditions of North India but deeply revered across Malabar and parts of Tamil Nadu. His story is woven into the very soil of this land,
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In the heart of Kozhikode stands a church that has witnessed five centuries of history, culture, conflict, and devotion. Locally called Valiya Palli, this is the oldest church in Kozhikode, believed to have been built in the early 16th century. What began as a small chapel born out of a treaty between the Portuguese and
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History, mythology, culture, and Kerala’s ancient architectural brilliance converge in a single sacred space, the Lokanarkavu. The temple believed to have been built around the 2nd century, is one of the oldest and most revered temple complexes in Malabar. Its earlier name, Lokamalayarkavu meaning the world made of mountain, river, and groves is an enchanting description of the landscape
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Every city has a breathing space that keeps its spirit alive, and in Kozhikode, that oasis is the serene Sarovaram Bio Park. More than just a garden, this eco-rich haven is a living biosphere, one of the 27 identified wetlands of India, and the only one of its kind in Kerala. Opened to the public in 2008,
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Along the serene coast of the Arabian Sea, tucked away in the tranquil village of Moodadi in Kerala, stands a temple that seems to belong to another time. The Moodadi Jaladurga Temple, believed to be nearly 5,000 years old, and one among the 108 Durga temples consecrated by Lord Parasurama. Dedicated to Jaladurga, the Sea Goddess, this temple isn’t just a place of
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