malappuram
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Among the countless sacred landscapes shaped by the Ramayana, there are a few places where mythology does not merely linger, it breathes. In the quiet village of Triprangode near Tirur nestled amid laterite soil and ancient groves stands the Alathiyur Hanumankavu, a temple that commemorates one of the most decisive moments in the epic: the instant when faith was
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Kerala, according to ancient belief, is not merely a geographical region but a land born of penance and divine will. Mythology tells us that the warrior sage Parasurama, burdened by the sin of having annihilated unjust Kshatriya kings, sought redemption by gifting land to Brahmins. Guided by Varuna, the god of oceans, he hurled his axe
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The northern stretches of Kerala, known historically as Malabar, have witnessed the rise and fall of many kingdoms, each leaving behind a legacy shaped not merely by power, but by faith, loyalty, and coexistence. Among these realms stood Valluvanadu, a principality whose capital lay near present-day Perinthalmanna. The rulers of this land, known as the Valluvanadukonathiri,
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The tropical forests of Kerala are a living archive of rich and diverse flora, among them stands one tree that has shaped history, livelihoods, and landscapes alike, the teak. Revered as the King of Timbers, teak has for centuries been inseparable from the life of the people of Malabar. This enduring legacy finds its most eloquent
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History is not preserved by monuments alone. It lives equally in ideas, rituals, and art forms that shape the soul of a people. In Kerala, few places embody this truth as profoundly as Kerala Kalamandalam, a sacred ground where endangered traditions were rescued from silence and given new life. To walk through Kalamandalam today is to step
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In the gentle town of Tirur, place of prayer and tradition, stands the revered Mampuram Mosque. More than a place of worship, Mampuram Palli is a living testament to Kerala’s centuries-old tradition of communal harmony. While it remains a spiritual sanctuary for Sunni Muslims, its doors and its spirit are open to people of all faiths who
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There are places you visit, and there are places that make you pause & inviting you into a deeper world where language, culture, and history breathe together. Thunchan Parambu in Tirur, the birthplace of Thunchath Ramanujan Ezhuthachan, is one such sacred ground. Revered as the Father of the Malayalam language, Ezhuthachan’s legacy continues to echo through every
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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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Tucked away in the serene landscapes of Malappuram lies a temple unlike any other in India is Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple, a shrine where the divine is worshipped without an idol. In a land known for its ancient temples and intricate rituals, Kadampuzha stands apart in mystery, spiritual depth, and mythic grandeur. Here, Goddess Kiratha Parvathy is believed
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