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Kannur
Coordinates: 11°52′08″N 75°21′20″E / 11.8689, 75.35546
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area	2,966 km² (1,145 sq mi)
Headquarters	Kannur
Population • Density • Sex ratio • Literacy rate	2,412,365 • 813 /km² (2,106 /sq mi) • 1090 • 92.80
ISO abbreviation	IN-KL-KNR
Website: www.kannur.nic.in

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For the city with the same name, see Kannur.

Kannur District (Malayalam: കണ്ണൂര്‍) or Cannanore District is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. The town of Kannur is the district headquarters, and gives the district its name. The old name 'Cannanore' is the anglicised form of the Malayalam name Kannur. Kannur District is bounded by Kasaragod District to the north and Kozhikode District to the south. To the east the district is bounded by the Western Ghats range, which forms the border with Karnataka state, in its districts of Kodagu and Chamarajanagar. The Arabian Sea lies to the west. For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Districts of Kerala, south India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Bekal Fort Beach Bekal Fort Beach Kasaragod (Malayalam:കാസര്‍ഗോഡ് ജില്ല) is one of the districts of the Indias state of Kerala. ... Kozhikode District is a district of Kerala state, situated on the southwest coast of India. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... This article is about the Indian region. ... Location of the Kodagu district with respect to the other districts of Karnataka. ... This article is about Chamarajanagar town. ... The Arabian Sea (Arabic: بحر العرب; transliterated: Bahr al-Arab) is a region of the Indian Ocean bounded on the east by India, on the north by Pakistan and Iran, on the west by Arabian Peninsula, on the south, approximately, by a line between Cape Guardafui, the north-east point of Somalia...

Kannur is the most urbanised district in Kerala, having more than 50% people living in urban areas. Kannur has an urban population of 1,212,898 which is second largest in Kerala after Ernakulam district. , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... , For the town with the same name, see Ernakulam. ...

Kannur District is known as the land of looms and lores, because of the number of looms functioning in the district and festivals held in temples. The district is a major centre of Theyyam, a ritual dance of northern Kerala, and small shrines known as kavus associated with the Theyyam dot the district. Kannur is also known for the relatively high level of political violence that occurs in the district, mainly involving CPI(M) activists against perceived rival political opposition and their supporters^[1]. For the graphical adventure game, see LOOM. A Turkish woman in Konya works at a traditional loom. ... Temple of Hephaestus, an Doric Greek temple in Athens with the original entrance facing east, 449 BC (western face depicted) For other uses, see Temple (disambiguation). ... Image of Karkitaka theyyam : Theyyam after monsoon season The Theyyam or Theyyattam is a popular ritual dance of north Kerala, south India, particularly presented in the Kolathunadu(of the present Kannur and Kasargode districts). ... Ceremonial dance is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where the purpose is ceremonial or ritualistic. ... KAVU-TV, known locally as Newscenter 25, is a full-service television station in Victoria, Texas. ... Image of Karkitaka theyyam : Theyyam after monsoon season The Theyyam or Theyyattam is a popular ritual dance of north Kerala, south India, particularly presented in the Kolathunadu(of the present Kannur and Kasargode districts). ... CPI(M) flag The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), is a political party in India. ...

The district is set to have a new international airport, the fourth in Kerala.

Origin of name

A view of Arabian Sea from St. Angelo's Fort, Kannur

There are several myths and legends associated with Kannur. The name Kannur is said to have been derived from two Malayalam words 'Kannan' (Krishna) and 'Ur' (place). It is quite common in India that the names of villages and districts are associated with Indian mythological characters, even if there is no mention of such a village in the respective mythology. The name 'Kannur' also is not an exception. According to another version, 'Kannur' is a derivation of Kanathur, an ancient village, the name of which survives even today in one of the wards of Kannur municipality. Another version is that Kannur might have assumed its name from one of the deities of the Hindu pantheon, a compound of two words, 'Kannan' (Lord Krishna) and 'ur' (place) making it the place of Lord Krishna. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 727 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 727 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... St. ... For other uses, see Mythology (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Legend (disambiguation). ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ... Krishna (IAST , the Sanskrit for dark or black) (see below), is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ...

In this context, it is worth mentioning that the deity of the Katalayi Srikrishna temple was originally installed in a shrine at Katalayi Kotta in the southeastern part of the present Kannur town. It is said that the ships of Solomon had anchored along the coasts of Kannur to collect timber for building the Temple of the Lord. Kannur also finds mention as Naura in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, a Greek work of great antiquity. The Temple in Jerusalem or Holy Temple (Hebrew:  ; The Holy House), refers to a series of structures located on the Temple Mount (Har HaBayit) in the old city of Jerusalem. ... Names, routes and locations of the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea. ...

History

The earliest evidence of human habitation in the district are rock-cut caves and megalithic burial sites of the Neolithic age. The Taliparamba-Kannur-Thalassery area abounds in rock-cut caves, dolmens, burial stone circles and menhirs, all of megalithic burial order. The district was part of the Chera kingdom, which ruled most of Kerala during the first several centuries CE. Later Kannur was the capital of the Kolattiri Rajas, whose kingdom had trading relations with Arabia and Persia during 12th century and 13th century. In his book of travels Marco Polo recounts his visit to the area in mid 1290's. Other visitors included Faxian, the Buddhist pilgrim and Ibn Batuta, writer and historian of Tangiers. An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. ... Poulnabrone dolmen in County Clare, Ireland For the French TV miniseries, see Dolmen (TV miniseries). ... -1... Megalithic tomb, Mane Braz, Brittany Bronze age wedge tomb in the Burren area of Ireland For the record label, see Megalith Records. ... The Chera dynasty (Tamil: சேரர்) was one of the ancient Tamil dynasties that ruled southern India from ancient times until around the fifteenth century CE. The Early Cheras ruled over the Malabar Coast, Coimbatore, Karur and Salem Districts in South India, which now forms part of the modern day Kerala and... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Mooshaka kingdom, present Kasaragod, Kannur and other nearby places of north Kerala state in India, had come to be known as Kolathunad and the rulers known as Kolathiris. ... The Arabian Peninsula The Arabian Peninsula is a mainly desert peninsula in Southwest Asia at the junction of Africa and Asia and an important part of the greater Middle East. ... Motto: Esteqlāl, āzādÄ«, jomhÅ«rÄ«-ye eslāmÄ« 1 Independence, freedom, Islamic Republic Anthem: SorÅ«d-e MellÄ«-e Īrān Â² Capital (and largest city) Tehran Official languages Persian, Constitutional status for regional languages such as Azeri and Kurdish [1] Demonym Iranian Government Islamic Republic  -  Supreme Leader  -  President... (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ... Marco Polo (September 15, 1254[1] – January 9, 1324 at earliest but no later than June 1325[2]) was a Venetian trader and explorer who gained fame for his worldwide travels, recorded in the book Il Milione (The Million or The Travels of Marco Polo). ... // March 1 - The University of Coimbra is founded in Lisbon, Portugal by King Denis of Portugal; it moves to Coimbra in 1308. ... Faxian(Chinese: ; pinyin: ; also romanized as Fa-Hien or Fa-hsien) (ca. ... Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta (February 24, 1304 - 1377) was a Moroccan Berber traveller and explorer. ... Tangier (in Berber and Arabic Tanja, in Spanish Tánger and in French Tanger) is a city of northern Morocco with a population of 350,000, or 550,000 including suburbs. ...

Sunset at Payyambalam Beach

The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama visited Kannur in 1498, and shortly thereafter it became a Portuguese settlement. The Portuguese built St. Angelo's Fort north of Kannur in 1505. In 1558, the Kolathiris came openly into the field against the Portuguese by providing active support to Kunjali Marakkars of Kozhikode. The Kolathiris and the Zamorins of Kozhikode fought a common war against Portuguese and the besieged Fort St. Angelo in 1564. In the mid-17th century control of Kannur passed to the Dutch from whom the British captured it in 1783. The English East India Company got its first foothold in the district towards the closing years of the 17th century, when it acquired a site at Thalassery for the erection of a fort and a factory. In the latter half of the 18th century, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, rulers of Mysore, conquered much of the district and came into conflict with the British. In 1792, at the conclusion of the Third Anglo-Mysore War, the British took over Kannur and the surrounding region, which became the new Malabar District of British India's Madras Presidency. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 744 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 744 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Payyambalam Beach is a very beautiful beach in Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... For other uses, see Vasco da Gama (disambiguation). ... 1498 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... St. ... 1505 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 7 - French troops led by Francis, Duke of Guise take Calais, the last continental possession of the Kingdom of England July 13 - Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul des Thermes at Gravelines. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kozhikode District. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kozhikode District. ... Events March 27 — Naples bans kissing in public under the penalty of death June 22 — Fort Caroline, the first French attempt at colonizing the New World September 10 — The Battle of Kawanakajima Ottoman Turks invade Malta Modern pencil becomes common in England Conquistadors crossed the Pacific Spanish founded a colony... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The British East India Company, sometimes referred to as John Company, was the first joint-stock company (the Dutch East India Company was the first to issue public stock). ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hyder Ali or Haidar Ali (c. ... Portrait of Tippu Sultan, 1792 Tippu (Tips) Sultan (full name Sultan Fateh Ali Tippu), also known as the Tiger of Mysore (November 20, 1750, Devanahalli – May 4, 1799, Srirangapattana), was the first son of Haidar Ali by his second wife, Fatima or Fakhr-un-nissa. ... Flag of former princely state of Mysore. ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Third Anglo-Mysore War (1789-1792) was a war in South India between the Kingdom of Mysore and the Kingdom of Great Britain. ... Malabar District was an administrative district of British India and independent Indias Madras State. ... Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1877-1901 Victoria  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - January-December 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George... Madras Presidency, also known as Madras Province and known officially as Presidency of Fort St. ...

Indian Freedom movement

Kannur District played an important role in Indian freedom movement. The Indian National Congress, which was founded in 1885, established a Malabar District committee in 1908. A branch of the All India Home Rule League, founded by Dr. Annie Besant, functioned in Thalassery during this period and among its active workers was V.K. Krishna Menon. By the end of 1939, a branch of the Communist Party of India was formally founded at Pinarayi, a village near Thalassery. The decision of the Nagpur Congress to give up constitutional methods of agitation and resort to Non-Violent non Co-operation as a means of achieving swaraj, led to the widespread boycott of foreign goods, Courts of law and educational institutions in Kannur. Mahatma Gandhi and Maulana Shaukat Ali toured the district to carry the message of the Non-Co-operation and Khilafat Movements. Indian National Congress, Congress-I (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major political party in India. ... Year 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Malabar District was an administrative district of British India and independent Indias Madras State. ... Year 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The All India Home Rule Leagues was a national political organization founded in 1916 to lead the national demand for self-government, termed Home Rule to the British Raj in India. ... Annie Besant Plaque on house in Colby Road, London SE19 where Annie Besant lived in 1874. ... V.K. Krishna Menon - Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon was born on May 3, 1896 at Panniyankara in Calicut, Kerala. ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Communist Party of India (CPI) is a political party in India. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... , Nāgpur   (Marathi: नागपुर) Third largest city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune with a population of 2. ... For the entry on the naval ship U.S.S. Constitution, see: USS Constitution. ... Nonviolence (or non-violence) is a set of assumptions about morality, power and conflict that leads its proponents to reject the use of violence in efforts to attain social or political goals. ... Self rule is the term used to described a people or group being able to exercise all of the necessary functions of power without intervention from any authority which they cannot themselves alter. ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) (Devanagari: मोहनदास करमचन्द गांधी, Gujarati મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી), called Mahatma Gandhi, was the charismatic leader who brought the cause of Indias independence from British colonial rule to world attention. ... Maulana Shaukat Ali (Born in 1873) is an Indian nationalist Muslim and freedom fighter. ... The Khilafat movement (1919-1924) was a political campaign launched mainly by Muslims in South Asia to influence the British government and to protect the Ottoman Empire during the aftermath of World War I. The position of Caliph after the Armistice of Mudros of October 1918 with the military occupation...

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Payyannur Conference

Kannur District came into the limelight of Kerala politics in May 1928, when the fourth All Kerala Political Conference was held at Payyannur under the auspices of the Kerala Provincial Congress. This conference was presided over by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The Payyannur Conference passed a resolution requesting the Indian National Congress to adopt “Complete Independence” instead of “Swaraj” as its goal at the annual session which was scheduled to take place at Calcutta (now Kolkata) during that year. Year 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jawaharlal Nehru (जवाहरलाल नेहरू) (November 14, 1889 - May 27, 1964), also called Pandit (Teacher) Nehru, was the leader of the (moderately) socialist wing of the Indian National Congress during and after Indias struggle for independence from the British Empire. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ...

Civil Disobedience Movement

Payyannur was the main venue of the Salt Satyagraha, a major turning point in the Indian Freedom Movement, in Malabar. On April 13, a batch of Congress volunteers under the leadership of K. Kelappan started on foot from Kozhikkode to the beaches of Payyannur and broke the salt laws there on April 21. The Satyagraha camp at Payyannur was raided and the campers were beaten up. Uliyath Kadav[Payyanur] incident became a turning point in the history of freedom struggle in Kerala. Nandakumar Koroth in his 'History of Payyanur' wrote the impact of the salt satyagraha in the freedom movement of North Kerala. It thrilled the people and thousands were ready to join in the struggle for freedom. There were widespread demonstrations in Kannur, Thalassery and other parts of the district and a number of Congress workers were arrested. The period following the withdrawal of the Civil Disobedience Movement witnessed the emergence of a radical wing in the Kerala Provincial Congress. Some of the radical elements in the Kerala Provincial Congress organized a Kerala unit of the Congress Socialist Party in 1934 and functioned as a separate group within the Provincial Congress. The leadership of this group was in the hands of persons like P. Krishna Pillai, A.K. Gopalan and E. M. S. Namboodiripad. An extremist group of Nationalist Muslims also emerged within the Congress during this period under the leadership of Muhammad Abdur Rahiman. The Congress Socialists and the Nationalist Muslims made common cause against the Gandhian group known as the Right Wing which was led by such leaders as K. Kelappan, C.K. Govindan Nair and K.A. Damodara Menon. Scenes on the eve of the Salt Satyagraha, Gandhis famous 240 mile march on foot to the sea at Dandi. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... K. Kelappan - K. Kelappan was born in a small village of Calicut District in Kerala on August 24, 1889. ... Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is the third largest city (pop. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Mohandas Karamchand “Mahatma” Gandhi, who developed Satyagraha Satyagraha (Sanskrit: सत्याग्रह satyāgraha) is a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance developed by Mohandas K. Gandhi. ... For other uses, see Civil disobedience (disambiguation). ... Extremism is a term used to describe the actions or ideologies of individuals or groups outside the perceived political center of a society; or otherwise claimed to violate common standards of ethics and reciprocity. ... The Congress Socialist Party was founded in 1934 as a socialist caucus within the Indian National Congress. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... P. Krishna Pillai (b. ... AKG memorial in Thiruvananthapuram Ayillyath Kuttiari Gopalan Nambiar, popularly known as A. K. Gopalan or AKG, was a communist leader and an Indian politician. ... Elankulam Manakkal Sankaran Namboodiripad, (Malayalam: ഏലങ്കുളം മനക്കല്‍ ശങ്കരന്‍ നമ്പൂതിരിപ്പാട്) (June 13, 1909 – March 19, 1998), popularly knows as EMS, was an Indian communist leader and the first Chief Minister of Kerala. ... Extremism is a term used to describe the actions or ideologies of individuals or groups outside the perceived political center of a society; or otherwise claimed to violate common standards of ethics and reciprocity. ... Eugène Delacroixs Liberty Leading the People, symbolizing French nationalism during the July Revolution 1830. ... Socialism is a social and economic system (or the political philosophy advocating such a system) in which the economic means of production are owned and controlled collectively by the people. ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) (Devanagari: मोहनदास करमचन्द गांधी, Gujarati મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી), called Mahatma Gandhi, was the charismatic leader who brought the cause of Indias independence from British colonial rule to world attention. ... In politics, right-wing, the political right, or simply the right, are terms which refer, with no particular precision, to the segment of the political spectrum in opposition to left-wing politics. ... K. Kelappan - K. Kelappan was born in a small village of Calicut District in Kerala on August 24, 1889. ...

A notable development in the politics of Malabar during the thirties was the rise of the Muslim League as a district political party. It was the Muslim leaders of Kannur and Thalassery who played the lead role in forming this organization. The leftist elements in the Kerala Provincial Congress were also active in the politics of Malabar in the late thirties. They took active part in organizing the workers, peasants, students and teachers of Kannur district under their banner. In the election held to the Kerala Provincial Congress Committee in January 1939, the Rightists suffered a severe set back. Muhammad Abdur Rahiman was elected as the president of the KPCC and E.M.S Namboodiripad as its general secretary. Towards the end of the same year, a branch of the Indian Communist Party was formally founded in Malabar. The Congress Socialist Party workers joined the Communist Party en bloc. The All India Muslim League (Urdu: مسلم لیگ), founded at Dhaka in 1906, was a political party in British India that developed into the driving force behind the creation of Pakistan as a Muslim state from British India on the Indian subcontinent. ... In politics, left-wing, political left, leftism, or simply the left, are terms which refer (with no particular precision) to the segment of the political spectrum typically associated with any of several strains of socialism, social democracy, or liberalism (especially in the American sense of the word), or with opposition... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Indian Communist Party was a small communist group in India, led by U. Krishnappa from Karnataka. ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ... The Congress Socialist Party was founded in 1934 as a socialist caucus within the Indian National Congress. ... In modern usage, the term communist party is generally used to identify any political party which has adopted communist ideology. ...

Morazha Incident

The KPCC gave a call to the people of Malabar to observe September 15, 1940 as Anti-Imperialist Day. The action was disapproved by the Congress High Command, but there were meetings and demonstrations all over Malabar on this day. Kannur district was the centre of this agitation. There were violent clashes between the people and the police at several places and lathicharge and firing were resorted to by the police to meet the situation. Two young men were killed in a clash between a mob and a police party at Morazha. The young men were two police officers Sub-Inspector K.M Kuttikrishna Menon and Constable Raman. In connection with this incident, K.P.R. Gopalan, a prominent communist, was arrested on a charge of murder and later sentenced to death. But, owing to the intervention of several top ranking political leaders including Mahatma Gandhi, the death penalty was not carried out. The Quit India Movement of August 1942 also had its echoes in Kannur district. A socialist group among the Congress workers under Dr. K.B. Menon, provided leadership to the movement. is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the computer game, see Imperialism (computer game). ... Sub Inspector is a rank extensively used in the Indian Police, which primarily is based on the British model. ... For the painter, see John Constable. ... K.P.R. Gopalan, a freedom fighter and communist leader from Kerala, India. ... The Quit India Movement (Bharat Chhodo Andolan or the August Movement) was a civil disobedience movement in India launched in August 1942 in response to Mahatma Gandhis call for immediate independence of India. ...

Peasant struggles

The War period, especially from 1943 to 1945, had its ravages on the district. Famine and cholera epidemic took thousands of lives from the lower strata of society. On the initiative of the people under the leadership of the Kisan Sabha, commendable services were rendered to tide over the crisis. The “Grow More Food Campaign” organized at Mangattuparamba by the Kisan Sabha was a new chapter in the history of mass movement. More than 50 acres (200,000 m²) of government land was brought under cultivation. But the government suppressed the movement by force and destroyed the farm.-1... Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... <nowiki>Insert non-formatted text hereBold text</nowiki>A famine is a social and economic crisis that is commonly accompanied by widespread malnutrition, starvation, epidemic and increased mortality. ... Distribution of cholera Cholera, sometimes known as Asiatic cholera or epidemic cholera, is an infectious gastroenteritis caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. ... In epidemiology, an epidemic (from [[Latin language] epi- upon + demos people) is a disease that appears as new cases in a given human population, during a given period, at a rate that substantially exceeds what is expected, based on recent experience (the number of new cases in the population during... All India Kisan Sabha (All India Peasants Union), the name of the peasants front of the undivided Communist Party of India. ... Mass wasting, also known as mass movement, is the process by which rock and regolith move downslope mainly due to the pull of gravity. ... This article is about the unit of measurement. ...

Mopila Bay, Kannur

Though the War ended in 1945, famine continued to haunt the people. Karivellor, the northern most village of the present Kannur district, made a historic stride in the struggle against poverty and famine. The transporting of paddy from Karivellore to Chirakkal Kovilakom was blocked and distributed to the people of the village. The movement was led by peasant leaders like A.V. Kunhambu and K. Krishnan Master. One Kannan and Kunhambu became martyrs in the struggle when police opened fire. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 724 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 724 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Boats in Mappila Bay and Kannur Fort in the far Moppila Bay is a natural and now a modernised fishing harbour situated near St. ... Terrace of paddy fields in Yunnan Province, southern Peoples Republic of China. ... Mooshaka kingdom, present Kasaragod, Kannur and other nearby places of north Kerala state in India, had come to be known as Kolathunad and the rulers known as Kolathiris. ... In a detail of Brueghels Land of Cockaigne (1567) a soft-boiled egg has little feet to rush to the luxuriating peasant who catches drops of honey on his tongue, while roast pigs roam wild: in fact, hunger and harsh winters were realities for the average European in the... For other uses, see Martyr (disambiguation). ...

During the month of December 1946, the people of Kavumbayi, an eastern village of the district, raised their demand for punam cultivation. A strong police contingent was sent to the spot. The peasants resisted the armed forces which led to the killing of five peasants in the firing. The rise of the organized working class in the industrial sector was another important phenomenon of the period that changed the course of the anti-imperialism movement. The struggle of Aron Mill workers in the year 1946 is noteworthy in this regard. Even after independence, the struggles of the peasantry formed an important part in the history of the state. They fought against landlords and their exploitation. Places like Thillankeri, Manayankunnu, Korom and Paddikkunnu are memorable in the annals of the peasant struggles in the post independence era. The All India Conference of Kisan Sabha, held at Kannur in 1953, resolved to initiate struggles for new tenancy legislations. The movement for Aikya Kerala (united Kerala) also got momentum during this period and all sections of the society rallied under the movement. Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tillage (American English), or cultivation (UK) is the agricultural preparation of the soil to receive seeds. ... Alternate cover US 1979 and 2002 reissue cover, also known as paint spatter cover For the military meaning, see Armed forces. ... The term working class is used to denote a social class. ... Imperialism is the policy of extending the control or authority over foreign entities as a means of acquisition and/or maintenance of empires, either through direct territorial or through indirect methods of exerting control on the politics and/or economy of other countries. ... A landlord, is the owner of a house, apartment, condominium, or real estate which is rented or leased to an individual or business, who is called the tenant. ... Year 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A tenant farmer is one who resides on and farms land owned by a landlord. ...

Government and Politics

Kannur was once the nurturing ground and think tank of the Communist movement in Kerala, and was home of the famous communist leaders A.K.Gopalan (a.k.a AKG) and E.K. Nayanar, former Chief Minister (CM) of Kerala. The Nationalist Congress Party leader and another former CM of Kerala, K. Karunakaran also hails from Kannur. This article is about communism as a form of society and as a political movement. ... AKG memorial in Thiruvananthapuram Ayillyath Kuttiari Gopalan Nambiar, popularly known as A. K. Gopalan or AKG, was a communist leader and an Indian politician. ... Erambala Krishnan Nayanar (December 9, 1919 - May 19, 2004) was an Indian political leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). ... This January 2007 needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... (born July 5, 1918) is a veteran Congress party leader, freedom fighter, trade unionist, and former Chief Minister of Kerala, Home minister of Kerala, and Minister of industries of India. ...

Communist Parties have a strong base in this district. It is estimated that that CPI(M) itself has more than 50% support. CPI (M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) governs five of six municipalities in Kannur district. Around 70% of the panchayats are also governed by LDF. The I.U.M.L is one of the strongest political party in Kannur. Muslim League rules about 15 panchayats and one municipality in the district. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has very minimal presence in the district. CPI(M) flag The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), is a political party in India. ... // The Panchayat (पंचायत in Devanagiri) is an Indian political system that groups five villages in a quincunx (four peripheral villages around a central one were laid out as the 5 side of a die). ... The Bharatiya Janata Party [BJP] (Hindi: , translation: Indian Peoples Party), created in 1980, is a major right wing Indian political party. ...

Geography and Climate

Geography

The district lies between latitudes 11° 40' to 12° 48' North and longitudes 74° 52' to 76° 07' East and covers an area of 2,996 km² . Kannur can be geographically divided into highland, midland and lowland regions. Highlands are the mountainous region forming part of the Western Ghats and are covered by rainforests, plantations of coffee, tea and different types of spices like cardamom. There are also timber plantations in this region. The midland region lies between the highlands and lowlands and is made up of undulating hills and valleys. The lowland is the narrow stretch comprising of rivers, deltas and the coastal region. Six rivers drain Kannur, the longest being the Valapattanam river with a length of 110 km. Other rivers flowing through Kannur district are Kuppam, Mahe River, Anjarakandi, Thalassery, Ramapuram and Perumba. This article is about the geographical term. ... Longitude is the east-west geographic coordinate measurement most commonly utilized in cartography and global navigation. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... A rainforest is a forested biome with high annual rainfall. ... A sugarcane plantation at Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, 2005 A plantation is a large tract of monoculture, as a tree plantation, a cotton plantation, a tea plantation or a tobacco plantation. ... For other uses, see Coffee (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Tea (disambiguation). ... External links Wikibooks Cookbook has more about this subject: Spice Food Bacteria-Spice Survey Shows Why Some Cultures Like It Hot Citat: ...Garlic, onion, allspice and oregano, for example, were found to be the best all-around bacteria killers (they kill everything). ... This article is about the herbs. ... Timber in storage for later processing at a sawmill Timber is a term used to describe wood, either standing or that has been processed for use—from the time trees are felled, to its end product as a material suitable for industrial use—as structural material for construction or wood... For the Second World War frigate class, see River class frigate The Murray River in Australia A waterfall on the Ova da Fedoz, Switzerland A river is a large natural waterway. ... Nile River delta, as seen from Earth orbit. ... Valapattanam is a small town in Kannur district of Kerala in India. ...

Climate

The district has a humid climate with an oppressive hot season from March to the end of May. This is followed by the South-West monsoon which continues till the end of September. October and November from the post-monsoon or retreating monsoon season. For other uses, see Monsoon (disambiguation). ...

During the months of April and May, the mean daily maximum temperature is about 35 °C. Temperature is low in December and January and the minimum temperature is about 20 °C. On certain days the night temperature may go down to 16 °C , although this is extremely rare. The annual average rainfall is 3438 mm and more than 80% of it occurs during the period of South-West monsoon. The rainfall during July is very heavy and the district receives 68% of the annual rainfall during this season.

Beaches

Kannur has several beautiful beaches, some of which are : For other uses, see Beach (disambiguation). ...

Payyambalam Beach

• Payyambalam Beach: It is the beach of the Kannur town. It has an unbroken coastline of a few kilometres. From the beach, one can see ships in transit along the Malabar coast, that is, beyond Calicut (Kozhikode) and moving towards Mangalore, Goa and Bombay (Mumbai). The well laid out garden and the massive landscaped sculpture of mother and child erected by noted sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman makes it extremely captivating.

• Baby Beach: It is called so as it is smaller than its bigger neighbourhood, Payyambalam Beach. The famous St. Angelo Fort is adjacent to it.

• Meenkunnu Beach: Situated at Azhikode, it is hardly a few kilometres from the town. The virgin beach is a tourist’s paradise with golden sand and surf.

• Mopila Bay: Situated near the St. Angelo’s Fort, the Mopila bay has a historical background. Centuries ago, it was the seat of Kolathiri Kings. The Kadalayi Fort and Sree Krishna Temple were quite famous. The remnants of the fort and the temple are still seen in Mopila Bay. A fishing harbour, built with Indo Norwegian project assistance, can be seen at this bay. Boating in the sea, if the weather permits, will be an unforgettable experience.

• Kizhunna Ezhara Beach: 11 km from kannur, this beautiful stretch of sand is one of the most secluded beaches in kerala.

• Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach: A long clean beach, its enchanting ambiance invites you to swim, sunbathe or just lounge around. It is Kerala’s only drive-in beach and one could drive the entire length of 4 km. Muzhappilangad beach is situated about 5 km north of Thalassery and 15 km from Kannur. There is an unpaved road winding through coconut groves, leading to the beach. The beach is about 5 kilometers long and curves in a wide area providing a good view of Kannur beach on the north. To the South and about 200 metres away from the beach there is a beautiful island called the "Green Island" which adds to the allure of the beach. Such a conjunction of beach and island is rare.

• Dharmadam Island: (100 metres away from the mainland at Dharmadam): The small 5 acre (20,000 m²) island covered with coconut palms and dense bushes is a beautiful sight from the Muzhappilangad beach. During low tide, one can just walk to the island from the beach. It is surrounded by rivers and seas. Permission is required to enter this privately owned island. Dharmadam, earlier known as Dharmapattanam was a Buddhist stronghold.

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Kannur Town and Kannur City

• Kannur town - formerly known as Cannanore, is a town and the administrative headquarters of Kannur District.
• Kannur City - although just a few kilometres away, is different from Kannur town.

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Economy

Majority of the population of the district are dependent directly or indirectly on agriculture for their livelihood. The main crops grown in the district are paddy, coconut, pepper, cashew, tapioca, arecanut and plantation crops like rubber. For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Coconut (disambiguation). ... Binomial name L.[1] Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. ... Binomial name L. The cashew (Anacardium occidentale; syn. ... For other uses, see Tapioca (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Areca catechu Linnaeus Areca nut, or pinang, more commonly known as betel nut, is the seed of the betel palm or Areca catechu, a species of palm tree which grows throughout the Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ...

Paddy occupies the largest area among annual crops. Under the high yielding variety programme, substantial increase in paddy production has been achieved, even though the percentage of area sown under paddy is decreasing year after year, due to conversion of paddy fields to other purposes. The average yield of paddy is recorded as 2146 kg. per hectare. Next to paddy, coconut is the most important crop in the district. Coconut is extensively grown throughout the district. An important cash crop grown in the district is cashewnut. The district plays a unique role in its cultivation and production. The vast stretches of suitable waste lands with low fertility status extends scope for expansion of cashew cultivation and its allied industries.

Among spices, pepper occupies an important place. Pepper is mostly grown as an intercrop with coconut, arecanut and various fruit trees. In the hilly areas of the district, the inter-cultivation is done with rubber and cashew. Rubber is the most important industrial cash crop among the plantation crops.

About 55% of the rubber cultivation of Kannur district is in Taliparamba taluk, followed by Thalassery and Kannur taluks. The yield of rubber per hectare varies from 2000 kg to 4000 kg. , Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

Industry

Kannur district has had its industrial importance from very early days. Being blessed with a variety of factors such as good soil, salubrious climate, rich forests, enormous fishing potentials, minerals as well as infrastructural facilities like road, rail, inland water transport, etc., the district offers ample scope for the development of industries. Nevertheless, Kannur is an industrially backward district in the state. There are only one major and five mini industrial estates in the district. Keltron Complex, Mangattuparamba and Western India Plywood's, Valappattanam are the two major industries. The Western India Plywoods is one of the biggest wood based industrial complexes in South East Asia. The district has 12 medium-scale industries, most of which are either cotton textile or plywood manufacturing. For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Textile (disambiguation). ... Towers of Hanoi constructed from plywood. ...

Textiles, beedi and coir are the important traditional industries in the district. About one lakh people depend on the textile industry for livelihood. The textile industry which accounts for 40% of all Small Scale Industrial (SSI) units in the district, was introduced in early 19th century by the German Basel Mission. The first ready-made garment unit in Kannur and the first hosiery unit in Kuthuparamba were started around the end of the 19th century. The beedi industry provides employment to about 50,000 people. Famous beedi co-operative ‘Dinesh Beedi’ is in Kannur district. The coir industry which uses traditional technology provides employment to about 11,000 workers. A packet of Ganesh beedies. ... Coir (from Malayalam kayar, cord) is a coarse fibre extracted from the fibrous outer shell of a coconut. ... The Basel Mission is a missionary society that operates around the world. ...

There are 6934 small scale industrial units in the district. The district has 202 sick units which is about 9.3% of the sick units of the state. Only 4828 units are working now. 162 industrial societies and four power loom societies are also functioning here. Kannur, Thalassery, Payyannur, Taliparamba and Edakkad have been identified as growth centers, having potential for industrial development. Some of the 1200 power looms at the Plevna factory building, completed in 1877 , at the Finlayson & Co cotton mills in Tampere, Finland The power loom was designed in 1784 by Edmund Cartwright and first built in 1785 . ...

Divisions

Kannur district came into existence as an administrative unit on January 1 1957, when the erstwhile Malabar District and Kasaragod taluk of Madras state were reconstituted into three revenue districts, viz; Kannur, Kozhikode and Palakkad. At the time of its formation, the district consisted of seven taluks, viz, Kasaragod, Hosdurg, Taliparamba, Kannur, Thalassery, North Wayanad and South Wayanad. Subsequently, the South Wayanad taluk was included in Kozhikode district with effect from 15th March 1957. Later, on first November 1980, Wayanad district was formed carving out South Wayanad and North Wayanad taluks. Two northern most taluks of Kannur district, viz; Kasaragod and Hosdurg were separated on 24th May 1984 for the formation of Kasaragod district. Malabar District was an administrative district of British India and independent Indias Madras State. ... Kozhikode District is a district of Kerala state, situated on the southwest coast of India. ... , For the district with the same name, see Palakkad District. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kasaragod district. ... , Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the district with the same name, see Wayanad District. ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... For the district with the same name, see Wayanad District. ... This article is about the year. ... Bekal Fort Beach Bekal Fort Beach Kasaragod (Malayalam:കാസര്‍ഗോഡ് ജില്ല) is one of the districts of the Indias state of Kerala. ...

There are nine development blocks comprising of 82 panchayats. The development blocks are Kannur, Edakkad, Irikkur, Iritty, Kuthuparamba, Payyannur, Peravoor, Taliparamba and Thalassery. For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... Edakkad is one of the grama panchayats in Kannur District of Kerala state, in southern India. ... Irikkur is a small place in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Iritty is a small town in the state of Kerala, India. ... Kuthuparamba is a small town in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Pavithra Mothiram Payyanur is situated in the Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... Peravoor is a small town in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... , Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The Municipal towns in the district are Taliparamba, Kannur, Thalassery, Kuthuparamba, Payyannur and Mattannur. , Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Kuthuparamba is a small town in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Pavithra Mothiram Payyanur is situated in the Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... Mattanur (Mattannur) is a small village in Kannur district of Kerala state, south India. ...

Kannur district has three taluks, viz., Kannur, Taliparamba and Thalassery. For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... , Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The district has ten state legislative constituencies viz: Irikkur, Payyannur, Taliparamba, Azhikode, Kannur, Edakkad, Thalassery, Peringalam, Kuthuparamba and Peravoor. Irikkur is a small place in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Pavithra Mothiram Payyanur is situated in the Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... , Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Azhikode is a village situated in Kannur district of Kerala, south India. ... For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... Edakkad is one of the grama panchayats in Kannur District of Kerala state, in southern India. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Irikkur is a small town in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Kuthuparamba is a small town in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Peravoor is a small town in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ...

Transport

A view of Valapattanam river from the bridge built across it

Kannur Railway Station

The West Coast road from Mahe to Talapady is the backbone of the road system in Kannur district. This is part of the National Highway(NH-17). Thalassery –Kodagu road and the Thalassery – Mysore road are the other important roads. The airports at Mangalore in Karnataka and Kozhikode are about 125 killometers away from Kannur. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 453 KB) Summary ManojTV; Personal Template:GFL Licensing Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 453 KB) Summary ManojTV; Personal Template:GFL Licensing Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Timbers in Valapattanam river Muthappan Temple on the banks of Valapattanam river Valapattanam is a small town in Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 152 KB) TV Manoj; Kannur Railway Station I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1280x960, 152 KB) TV Manoj; Kannur Railway Station I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Categories: India geography stubs | Pondicherry ... Location of the Kodagu district with respect to the other districts of Karnataka. ... , For other uses, see Mysore (disambiguation). ...

Thalassery, Kannur and Azhikkal are the minor ports in the district. Kannur is an ancient port. The nearest all-weather sea port is Mangalore, presently in Karnataka state name. The inland water transport system connecting Perumba and Thaliparamba was constructed in 1766 by the Ali Raja of Kannur. This 3.8 km long canal is known as the Sultan's Canal. The west flowing rivers are used for navigation. The Kuppam river has 244 km of navigable length; Valappattanam, 55 km and Anjarakandi, 23 km.Kannur international airport is coming up at Mattanur,once operational Kannur international airport will be the largest airport in Kerala. For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... , Mangalore (IPA:ˈmaÅ‹-gÉ™-ËŒlȯr; Kannada: ಮಂಗಳೂರು, MangalÅ«ru; Tulu: Kudla, ಕುಡ್ಲ; Konkani: Kodial, ಕೊಡಿಯಾಲ್; Beary: Maikala, ಮೈಕಲ)   is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. ... This article is about the Indian region. ... Taliparamba Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is an area that is part of Kannur district of Kerala state, south India. ... 1766 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Demography

The District has a population of 2,412,365 as of 2001. This is the most urbanised district in Kerala. About 50.35% of the population reside in the urban agglomerations. The total urban population of Kannur district is 1,212,898. This is the second largest urban population in Kerala after Ernakulam and is more than the population of a metro city. [2]

The high urban population of the district is due to the 45 towns in the district which is the highest toll in Kerala. Kannur district has 7 statutory towns namely Kannur, Kannur Cantonment, Thalassery, Payyannur, Thaliparamba, Kuthuparamba and Mattannur. In addition to this there are 38 census towns which are Ancharakandy, Azhikode North, Azhikode South, Chala, Chelora, Cheruthazham, Chirakkal, Chockli, Dharmadom, Elayavoor, Eranholi, Iriveri, Kadachira, Kadirur, Kalliasseri, Kanhirode, Kannadiparamba, Kannapuram, Kottayam-Malabar, Mavilayi, Munderi, Muzhappilangad, Narath, New Mahe, Paduvilayi, Pallikkunnu, Panniyannur, Panoor, Pappinisseri, Pathiriyad, Pattiom, Peralasseri, Peringathur, Pinarayi, Puzhathi, Thottada, Valapattanam, Varam. [3] For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... Kannur Cantonment is a cantonment town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pavithra Mothiram Payyanur is situated in the Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... Taliparamba Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is an area that is part of Kannur district of Kerala state, south India. ... Kuthuparamba is a small town in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Mattanur (Mattannur) is a small village in Kannur district of Kerala state, south India. ... Ancharakandy is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Azhikode North is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Azhikode South is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... The Chala or Coast is one of the eight natural regions in Peru. ... Chelora is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Cheruthazham is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Mooshaka kingdom, present Kasaragod, Kannur and other nearby places of north Kerala state in India, had come to be known as Kolathunad and the rulers known as Kolathiris. ... Chockli is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Dharmadom is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Elayavoor is a census town in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Eranholi is a census town near [[Thalassery] in Kannur district in the state of Kerala, India. ... Iriveri is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kadachira is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kadirur is a village within the Thalassery Taluka of Kannur District in the State of Kerala, India. ... Kalliasseri is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kanhirode is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kannadiparamba is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kannapuram is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Kottayam-Malabar is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Mavilayi is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Muzhappilangad is a small coastal village in the Malabar region of Kerala. ... Narath is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... New Mahe is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Paduvilayi is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Pallikkunnu is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Panniyannur is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Panoor is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Pappinisseri is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Pathiriyad is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Pattiom is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Peralasseri is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Peringathur is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Pinarayi is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Puzhathi is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Thottada is a small place in Kannur District between Kannur town and Thalassery in Kerala state, South India. ... Valapattanam is a small town in Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... Varam is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

The Kannur city has, apart from Malayalees and Tamils, a small Portuguese, French, Punjabi and Gujarati speaking population too. Punjabi (also Panjabi; in Gurmukhī, Panjābī in Shāhmukhī) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ... Gujarati (ગુજરાતી Gujǎrātī; also known as Gujerati, Gujarathi, Guzratee, and Guujaratee[3]) is an Indo-Aryan language descending from Sanskrit, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. ...

Flora and fauna

Mangroves on the banks on Valapattanam River

Kannur district is very rich in vegetation. Natural vegetation, except in some coastal regions, consists of different types of forests. But, in spite of generally favourable climatic conditions, vegetation is not uniform. In restricted regions, with their own micro climate or special edaphic features, plant formations assume different characters. Thus, plant communities, ranging from psammophytes and mangroves to evergreen forests are seen in this district. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 469 KB) Summary MANOJTV; PERSONAL; Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 469 KB) Summary MANOJTV; PERSONAL; Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Above and below water view at the edge of the mangal. ... Timbers in Valapattanam river Muthappan Temple on the banks of Valapattanam river Valapattanam is a small town in Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... Of or relating to soil, especially as it affects living organisms. ... Above and below water view at the edge of the mangal. ... Evergreen forest are the forest with trees that retain green foliage all year round. ...

The coastal region is a comparatively narrow zone, characterised by secondary soil which is rather lose and sandy. The sterile sandy tract supports only a poor vegetation of the psammophyte type. Plants are few and mostly prostrate. Erect species are small and short. Owing to very poor water holding capacity of the soil, these plants are provided with special xerophytic adaptations. Another conspicuous feature of this area is the mangroove vegetation, found at the estuaries of rivers and backwaters, and often extending to the interior along their banks. Human interference has much changed the vegetation of the coastal region. A xerophyte is a plant that survives or thrives in areas with very little free moisture. ... An estuary is a semi-enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea and within which sea water mixes with fresh water. ... Backwater can mean: Water held or pushed back by or as if by a dam or current. ...

Major part of the district comes under midland region with numerous hills and dales and it presents an undulating surface gradually ascending and merging into the slopes of Western Ghats. Soil is secondary and lateritic with underlying rock of laterite or disintegrated gneiss. Typical flora of this area is deciduous forest consisting of a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees. Undergrowth consists of a variety of annuals and perennials. The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... Cutting of laterite brickstones, Angadipuram, India Laterite is a surface formation in tropical areas which is enriched in iron and aluminium and develops by intensive and long lasting weathering of the underlying parent rock. ... Gneiss Gneiss (pronounced ) is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from preexisting formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. ... For other uses, see Deciduous (disambiguation). ...

The mountains are a continuation of the midland region, gradually ascending to the main ridge of the Western Ghats. Soil in the western slopes is a ferrugenous red, sandy loam. Vegetation over the whole area is of the forest type. Irregular distribution of teak, localised areas of bamboo dominance, change of good quality forest into open grass lands, etc are characteristic. Midland is a town in Ontario, Canada Midland is also the name of some places in the United States of America: Midland, Midland, Georgia Midland, Midland, Michigan Midland, Midland, North Carolina Midland, Midland, Pennsylvania Midland, Midland, Texas Midland, Midland, Virginia Midland City, Midland City, Alabama Midland Park, Midland Park, Virginia... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... Species Tectona grandis Tectona hamiltoniana Tectona philippinensis Teak (Tectona), is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. ... For other uses, see Bamboo (disambiguation). ...

Aralam wildlife

A cluster of mangroves on the banks of Vellikeel river in Taliparamba

The Aralam Wildlife sanctuary is spread over 55 square kilometres of undulating forested highlands on the slopes of the Western Ghats. It was established in 1984. The headquarters of the sanctuary is near Iritty, a small town about 55 kilometres from Kannur. The sanctuary adjoins the Central state Farm at Aralam. Aralam wild life is situating in Muzhakkunnu panchayathu and Aralam panchayath. Muzhakkunnu is also a tourist spot. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 175 KB) Summary Photograph taken by me. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 175 KB) Summary Photograph taken by me. ... Above and below water view at the edge of the mangal. ... , Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... This article is about the year. ... Iritty is a small town in the state of Kerala, India. ...

The elevation varies from 50 m to 1145 m. The highest peak here Katti Betta rises to a majestic 1145 m above sea level. Covered with tropical and semi evergreen forests, the Aralam Sanctuary is home to a vast variety of flora and fauna endemic to the Western Ghats. Herds of deer, elephant, boar and bison are common sights. Leopards, jungle cats and various types of squirrels are also seen here. The proposed Ranipuram wildlife sanctuary of Kasaragod district also has similar flora and fauna as that of Aralam wildlife sanctuary This article is about the ruminant animal. ... Genera and Species Loxodonta Loxodonta cyclotis Loxodonta africana Elephas Elephas maximus Elephas antiquus † Elephas beyeri † Elephas celebensis † Elephas cypriotes † Elephas ekorensis † Elephas falconeri † Elephas iolensis † Elephas planifrons † Elephas platycephalus † Elephas recki † Stegodon † Mammuthus † Elephantidae (the elephants) is a family of pachyderm, and the only remaining family in the order Proboscidea... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ancestor of the domestic pig. ... Species †B. antiquus B. bison B. bonasus †B. latifrons †B. occidentalis †B. priscus Bison in winter. ... This page is about the animal. ... Genera Several, see text Squirrel is the common name for rodents of the family Sciuridae. ... Ranipuram is a small place in Kasargode district of Kerala state, south India. ... Bekal Fort Beach Bekal Fort Beach Kasaragod (Malayalam:കാസര്‍ഗോഡ് ജില്ല) is one of the districts of the Indias state of Kerala. ...

Education

In the 14th and 15th centuries, during the regime of the Kolathiri Rajas, Taliparamba was renowned all over Kerala as a seat of learning, enlightenment and culture. In the early days, the Eshuthu pallies under the Ezhuthachan or village school master, provided facilities to pupils to acquire elementary education. After undergoing the preliminary course of study in these institutions, the children were sent to the kalaries for acquiring training in gymnastics and in the use of arms and then they were sent to study Sanskrit in Vedic schools under well trained teachers. This district had in the past, its share of such kalaries and Vedic schools. The art, kalaripayattu, is particularly associated with this district. Thunjath Ezhuthachan is known as the Father of the Malayalam language. ... Students in Rome, Italy. ... Kalari Puttara The word Kalari means battle ground in Tamil. ... Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, gracefulness, and kinesthetic awareness, and includes such skills as handsprings, handstands, split leaps, aerials and cartwheels. ... Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ... The Vedas are part of the Hindu Shruti; these religious scriptures form part of the core of the Brahminical and Vedic traditions within Hinduism and are the inspirational, metaphysical and mythological foundation for later Vedanta, Yoga, Tantra and even Bhakti forms of Hinduism. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

The beginning of western education in the district may be traced back to the middle of the 16th century. The first English school, known as the Basel German Mission English School, was started on 1st March 1856 at Thalassery. The Brennen School at Thalassery, the nucleus of the present Govt. Brennen College, was started in 1862 with the generous donation made by Mr. Brennen, Master Attendant at Thalassery. 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... This article is about 1862 . ...

Kannur University was established by the Act 22 of 1996 of Kerala Legislative Assembly. The University by the name “Malabar University” had come into existence even earlier by the promulgaton of an Ordinance by the Governor of Kerala, on 9th November 1995. The University was inaugurated on 2nd March 1996 by the Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala. The objective of the Kannur University Act 1996 is to establish in the state of Kerala a teaching, residential and affiliating University so as to provide for the development of higher education in Kasargod and Kannur revenue Districts and the Mananthavady Taluk of Wayanad district. Kannur University is unique in the sense that it is a multi-campus university with campuses located at various locations under its jurisdiction. The present Vice-Chancellor of Kannur University is Dr. P. Chandramohan.
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Sports and Games

Many well-known personalities in the field of sports and games have adorned Kannur in their respective fields. The Englishmen of the Military Centre brought field hockey, cricket, football, etc to Kannur during the pre-independence period. The famous Fort Maidan(ground) and Police Maidan provide ample facilities for youths to excel in this field. The CDRE Football team and Hockey team excelled in those days. At the same time, the traditional martial arts like Kalaripayatu has also been flourishing here all along. A game of field hockey in progress Field hockey is a popular sport for men, women and children in many countries around the world. ... This article is about the sport. ... Soccer redirects here. ...

After independence, the football clubs helped spread the spirit of the game in Kannur. Spirited Youths, Lucky Star, Brothers Club and Gymkhana Club were popular and produced well known players like D'cruz, Soman, Dasan, etc. Sree Narayana College in Thottada was considered a nursery of sporstmen the most prominent of them being B Devananad who captained the college and later Calicut University (the college is now under Kannur University) to national universities title. Devananad later played for the Indian Youth team in Bangkok and several other tournaments to be picked by Tata Football team in Mumbai. He was the fullback when Kerala won its first Santosh Trophy title in 1973. Similarly Mani, the captain of the Santosh Trophy winning Kerala team was another well known player though he faded off the sports horizon. Location Coordinates: , Country Settled Ayutthaya Period Founded as capital 21 April 1782 Government  - Type Special administrative area  - Governor Apirak Kosayothin Area  - City 1,568. ... , Bombay redirects here. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ...

In Hockey too, apart from the military team, there were good teams in Kannur and Thalassery. Cricket, ball-badminton, weightlifting, gymnastics, wrestling, volleyball, etc have been widely played in both urban and rural areas. Volleyball has been concentrated upon by youths in rural areas. Former Indian hockey goalkeeper Manuel Fredricks is from Kannur.-1... Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, gracefulness, and kinesthetic awareness, and includes such skills as handsprings, handstands, split leaps, aerials and cartwheels. ... Ancient Greek wrestlers (Pankratiasts) Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two unarmed persons, in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of their opponent. ... For the ball used in this sport, see Volleyball (ball). ...

When Sports Divisions were started in schools in 1976 to tap talents, one of its divisions was started in the district. The Sports Division attached to Govt. Higher Secondary School, Kannur, produced international stars like P.T Usha and M.D. Valsamma in athletics. Leelamma Thomas and Moly Benedict in basketball and Anitha Retnam and Anandavalli in volleyball. The Police Maidan was the venue for M.D Valsamma and Mercy Mathew to practise athletics; P.K. Balachandran, V.P. Sathyan, D'cruz, Rajan, Ramanan, Sugunan, C.M. Chidanandan, B Devananad and George in football and Ford and Olympian Federicks in hockey. Westline & Leslie in cricket had their training at Fort Maidan. Kannur became famous in South India for ball badminton, when T.K. Ramakrishnan and Kumaran were playing. A.M. Bharathan created history in weight lifting in the early fifties. Nelliary Krishnan Nair, the first Malayalee to represent India(weightlifting) at the first Asian Games held at New Delhi in 1951 is from Kannur. USHA IS A ATHELET FROM INDIA. SHE IS THE FIRST INDIAN ATHELET ENTERED IN TO THE SEMI FINAL AND FINAL OF OLYMPICS 400 METER HUDULES EVENT. SHE BORN IN KERALA , A SMALL STATE IN INDIA ...

It is also believed that the game of cricket first found its way to Kannur, with the British,thus making it the birthplace of the game in India. A few years back, the district cricket association celebrated the 200th anniversary of the game in the district, in a function attended by eminent cricketers like Dilip Vengsarkar. Dilip Balwant Vengsarkar (born April 6, 1956 in Rajapur, Maharashtra) was an Indian cricketer. ...

Landmarks

Snake Park

Parassinikkadavu Snake Park

Snake Park is a famous landmark in the district of Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu, en route from Kannur to Taliparamba, 2 km from National Highway(NH) 17. Here one gets to see a large genre of snakes and other small animals and there is even a live show, where trained personnel play and 'interact' with a variety of snakes, including cobras and vipers, and seek to quell mythical fears and superstitions about snakes. The Snake Park set up by the Visha Chikista Kendra at Pappinisseri, has been a centre of attraction to both foreign and domestic tourists. This Kendra(center) offers effective treatment for snake bites with almost 100% cure. This is the only place, perhaps where Ayurveda and Allopathy are effectively combined for curing snake bites. The snake park here houses about 150 varieties of snakes including the Spectacled Cobra, King Cobra, Russell's viper, Krait and various pit vipers. There is also a large collection of non-poisonous snakes including Pythons. A research laboratory to extract venom from snakes is proposed to be set up here. The park is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of snakes, many species of which are getting extinct gradually. It is located 16 km from Kannur. Parassinikkadavu is also noted for the famous Muthappan temple. This is the only temple in Kerala where a Theyyam performance is a daily ritual offering. Parassinikkadavu Snake Park Demonstration class in the snake park Parassinkkadavu Snake Park is about 16 km from Kannur town, Kannur district, north Kerala. ... Muthappan Temple Muthappan Temple Parassinkkadavu is a small village about 16 km from Kannur town in the Kannur district of north Kerala state, south India. ... Egyptian Cobra, Naga haje This article is about snakes. ... A viper is a venomous snake belonging to the Viperidae family. ... Ayurveda (Devanagari: ) or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. ... Binomial name Linnaeus, 1758 The Indian Cobra or Spectacled Cobra (Naja naja), also known as an Asian Cobra, is a species of venomous snake native to the Indian subcontinent. ... Binomial name Cantor, 1836 Range (in red) The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the worlds longest venomous snake, growing to a length of 18. ... Binomial name Daboia russelii (Shaw & Nodder, 1797) Synonyms Daboia - Gray, 1840 (nomen nudum) Daboia - Gray, 1842 Chersophis - Fitzinger, 1843 Daboya - Hattori, 1913[1] Coluber russelii - Shaw & Nodder, 1797 Coluber Russelii - Shaw, 1802 Coluber Daboie - Latreille In Sonnini & Latreille, 1801 Coluber trinoculus - Schneider In Bechstein, 1802 Vipera daboya - Daudin, 1803 Vipera... Species , Banded Krait A krait (Pronounced krIt) is a very deadly snake. ... {{Taxobox[[{| class=wikitable |- ]]</nowiki>]] --> </gallery> |} |}]]| [[Image:[[Media:Failed to parse (unknown error): == <nowiki>#REDIRECT [[<sup><small>[ == == == [[Image:[[Image:[[Media:[[Media:#REDIRECT [[#REDIRECT [[#REDIRECT [[ ---- ---- <math><math><math>[[Media:[[Media: == == == == == == [[[[[[color = pink]]]]]] == == == == == ==]]]] </math></math>]]]]]]]]]]]]]] == == ==]]]</nowiki> ==</math>]]]] | name = Crotalinae | image = TimberRattler. ... Synonyms Pythonoidea - Fitzinger, 1826 Pythonoidei - Eichwald, 1831 Holodonta - Müller, 1832 Pythonina - Bonaparte, 1840 Pythophes - Fitzinger, 1843 Pythoniens - A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1844 Holodontes - A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1844 Pythonides - A.M.C. Duméril & Bibron, 1844 Pythones - Cope, 1861 Pythonidae - Cope, 1864 Peropodes - Meyer, 1874... Muthappan Temple Muthappan Temple Parassinkkadavu is a small village about 16 km from Kannur town in the Kannur district of north Kerala state, south India. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

St. Angelo's Fort

Inside St.Angelo's fort

St. Angelo's Fort, built in 1505 by Sir Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Viceroy of India, is situated near the sea coast and about 2 km away from Kannur town. This fort has a legendary past. Having witnessed several wars for seizing the control of the fort, the British flag flew over it finally in 1790. Even now, it is in a fairly good state of preservation, and is a protected monument under Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). A painting of this fort and the fishing ferry behind the fort can be seen in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. St Angelo Fort is an important historical monument and tourist centre. Kerala Police has posted six Tourism Police Officers for protection and guidance to the tourists. Among them ,Sathyan Eddakkad has detailed knowledge about this fort and the surrounding places. He wrote and published a book in Malayalam named Vasco Da Gaamyum charithrathile kaanaappurangalum (Vasco Da Gama and the unknown pages of history) in which he describes the past and present of the Fort. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 769 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 769 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... A view of Arabian Sea from St. ... St. ... A portrait of Francisco de Almeida in the National Museum of Ancient Art. ... Year 1790 (MDCCXC) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian government agency in the Department of Culture that is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of cultural monuments. ... The Rijksmuseum Rembrandt van Rijn: The Night Watch 1642 Johannes Vermeer: Milkmaid 1658-1660 Frans Hals: Portrait of a Young Couple The Rijksmuseum (IPA: ; Dutch for National Museum) is a national museum of the Netherlands, located in Amsterdam on the Museumplein. ... For other uses, see Amsterdam (disambiguation). ...

The fort, though not as large as the famous Bekal Fort in Kasargod, is a treat to the eyes with lush greenery and well maintained surroundings. The Payyambalam and Government guest house are some of the other famous land marks near the fort. Inside Bekal Fort Bekal Fort (Kannada ಬೇಕಲ್ ಕೋಟೆ) is the biggest fort in Kerala, spreading over forty acres. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Paithal Mala

This hill on the Kerala-Karnataka border is 65 km north of Kannur. Ideal for trekking; it is around 1,450 metres above sea level. A base reception centre and a watchtower atop the cliff function for the benefit of tourists and trekkers.

Thiruvangad Temple

The Thiruvangad temple, dedicated to Sree Rama, one of the important temple located in Kannur. The most striking feature of this temple is the copper sheeting of its roof, due to which it is known popularly as the Brass Pagoda. A part of the temple was damaged by Tipu's troops in the 18th century, but the temple itself is believed to have been saved from destruction by a miracle. It was one of the outposts of the Thalassery fort in the eighteenth century. In its precincts, many conferences were held between the officials of the East India Company and local leaders, after which important political treaties and agreements were signed. The temple contains some interesting sculptures and lithic records. The annual festival of temple commences on Vishu day in Medam (April-May) and lasts for seven days.

Sree Ramaswami Temple

Sree Ramaswami Temple, which is dedicated to Sri Rama, is one of the most important temples in Malabar. It is situated 23 km from Kannur, near Thalasseri fort. The exquisite carvings in the temple are believed to have been done nearly 400 years ago. This article is about the incarnation of Vishnu. ... [Land of uncivilised] Bekal Fort Beach, Kerala Malabar (Malayalam: മലബാര്‍ ) is a region of southern India, lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, and derived from the Malayalam word Mala mean Hill and Persian word Bar means Kingdom, and is same as the word meaning of Malayalam. ...

Sundareswara Temple

This temple was founded in 1916 by Sree Narayana Guru, Lord Siva is the deity consecrated in the temple which has since been opened to all irrespective of caste or creed. Eight day festival is conducted in March-April every year. Narayana Guru It has been suggested that the section Sri Narayana Guru from the article Ezhava be merged into this article or section. ...

Sree Mookambika Temple (Pallikunnu)

Sree Mookambika Temple is situated just 2 km from Kannur town and is just half kilometer from Kannur Central Jail. It is near to Krishna Menon Memorial Government Women College. This is one of the most prominent Mookambika temple after the one in Kolloor, Karnataka. The temple has been renovated recently and the annual "Ulsavam" attracts pilgrims from all over Kerala and Malayalis staying outside Kerala as well.

Trichambaram Temple

Trichambaram Temple is situated 20 km from Kannur, near Taliparamba town which is famous for its spices trade. The deity of the temple is Sree Krishna. The sculptures on the walls of the sanctum sanctorum are a class by themselves. The annual temple festival (Utsavam) is a colourful event. The fortnight-long festival begins on Kumbham 22 of Malayalam calendar (which generally falls on March 6) every year with the kodiyettam (hoisting of a religious flag) and comes to an end on Meenam 6 (which generallay falls on March 20) with Koodipiriyal (Ending of this festival). In between these dates, for 11 days, thitambu nriththam (a sort of dance with idols of Sri Krishna and Balarama) is held at Pookoth Nada (1 km from Trichambaram temple). Trichambaram Temple is situated 20 km from Kannur district of Kerala state, south India. ... This article is about the Hindu deity. ... Malayalam calendar (also known as Malayalam Era or Kollavarsham) is a solar Sidereal calendar used in the state of Kerala in South India. ...

Muthappan Temple

Muthappan Temple

Sree Muthappan is the most popular local god in the north Kerala especially in Kannur district. Muthappan is also the theyyam performed in the famous Muthappan temple 16 km north of Kannur town. Image File history File links MuthapanTemple. ... Image File history File links MuthapanTemple. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Sree Muthappan is the most popular local God in the Kannur district of north Kerala, south India. ... Image of Karkitaka theyyam : Theyyam after monsoon season The Theyyam or Theyyattam is a popular ritual dance of north Kerala, south India, particularly presented in the Kolathunadu(of the present Kannur and Kasargode districts). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Parassinikkadavu Sree Muthappan Temple is situated 18 km away from Kannur on the banks of river Valapattanam. The temple is dedicated to Lord Muthappan, believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva. This is the only one temple in Kerala where the Folk art form of North Kerala 'Theyyam' is presented daily. Toddy and dried fish are the main offerings in this temple. Facility for boating is also available here. Parassinikkadavu Snake Park is situated near the temple.

Rajarajeswara temple

The Rajarajeswara temple is a beautiful Shiva temple (Rajarajeswara is one of the names of Shiva) and is located at Taliparamba, Kannur distrist, Kerala, India. Rajarajeswara Temple The Rajarajeswara temple is a beautiful Shiva temple (Rajarajeswara is one of the names of Shiva) and is located at Taliparamba, Kannur distrist, Kerala, India. ... For other uses, see Shiva (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Shiva (disambiguation). ... , Taliparamba (Perimchellur) is a city and a municipality in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ...

The temple is regarded as one of the 108 ancient Shiva temples of Kerala. It has a prominent place amongst the numerous Shiva temples in south India. If any problem is encountered in temples of South India, the final solution is sought in this Temple through a prasna, a traditional method of astrological decision making. The prasna is conducted on a peedha (a raised platform) situated outside the temple.

The quadrangular sanctum has a two tiered pyramidal roof. In front of the sanctum is the namaskara mandapam. The temple has no kodi maram (flagstaff) which is a unique feature as other temples in Kerala do have one. Sanctum is a two-player computer collectible card game, played exclusively online against human opponents. ...

Oorpazhassi Kavu

This temple is one of the ancient temples in the region. Bhagavati and Vettakkorumakan are the main deities in this temple. [4]

Muchilot Bagavathi

One of the popular deities in Kannur District is Muchilot Bagavathi. Last ten years witnessed Muchilot Bagavathi perumkaliyattams at Karivellur, Payyanur, Kunhimangalam, Valapatanam, Muyyam, Karamel etc. Historian Nandakumar Koroth in his work Theyyam: Anustanangalum Samoohika Prasakthiyum describes the importance of Muchilot Bagavathi in the social formation of North Kerala. There is a practice for supplying food to thousands of devotees in connection with Muchilot Bagavathi. Another work 'Muchilot Bagavathi' narrates the origin and establishment of Muchilot Kavu in different parts of Kannur and Kasaragod District. Highly decorative figures of Muchilot Bagavathi attracts the minds of devotees by its aesthetic appeal. In Cherukunnu and Kannapuram yearly Muchilot Bagavathi Theyyam is performed. Pavithra Mothiram Payyanur is a town situated in the Kannur district of Kerala, India, in the valley of the Ezhimala Hills. ... For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... , For the district with the same name, see Kasaragod district. ... Kannapuram is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ...

Ezhimala

Ezhimala, the capital of the ancient Mooshika kings, is considered to be an ancient historical site. It is a conspicuous, isolated cluster of hills, forming a promontory, 38 km north of Kannur town. A flourishing sea port and centre of trade in ancient Kerala, it was one of the major battle fields of the Chola-Chera war of the 11th century. It is believed that Lord Buddha had visited Ezhimala. An old mosque, believed to contain the mortal remains of Shaikh Abdul Latif, a Muslim reformist, is also located here. The hill is noted for rare medicinal herbs. There is an old tower of great antiquity here, the Mount Deli Light House. It is maintained by the Indian Navy and is a restricted area. The beach sand is of a different texture and the sea is bluer than in other areas. At Ettikulam bay, one can enjoy watching dolphins. Bordered by sea on three sides, Ezhimala is set to occupy a prominent place in the Naval history of the country, subsequent to the proposal for commissioning the Naval Academy there. Ezhimala (286 m above sea level) is in Kannur district of Kerala, south India and was the capital of the ancient Mooshika kings and is considered to be an ancient historical site. ... Mooshaka kingdom, present Kasaragod, Kannur and other nearby places of north Kerala state in India, had come to be known as Kolathunad and the rulers known as Kolathiris. ... For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... The Cholas were the most famous of the three dynasties that ruled ancient Tamil Nadu. ... The Chera dynasty (Tamil: சேரர்) was one of the ancient Tamil dynasties that ruled southern India from ancient times until around the fifteenth century CE. The Early Cheras ruled over the Malabar Coast, Coimbatore, Karur and Salem Districts in South India, which now forms part of the modern day Kerala and... A stone image of the Buddha. ... The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca as it exists today A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith. ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ... For other uses, see Herb (disambiguation). ... The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. ...

Madayi Mosque

This beautiful ancient mosque was originally built in 1124 by Malik Ibn Dinar, a Muslim preacher. 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 Muhammad. Near by, lies a dilapidated fort believed to have been built by king Kolathiri Malik Ibn Dinar was one of the Sahaba (companions of the Prophet Muhammad). ... This article is about the city in Saudi Arabia. ... Muhammad in a new genre of Islamic calligraphy started in the 17th century by Hafiz Osman. ...

Madayipara

This is a beautiful place near to the Madayi Temple, located at Pazhayangadi in Kannur District. Madayipara is a significant spot owing to its bio-diversity as well as history. Madayipara was the administrative center of the Ezhimala kings. In and around Madayipara, one can find remnants from the past. At the southern side of the hill, stand the remains of a fort called Pazhi Kotta (kotta means fort in Malayalam). Here one can also find watchtowers at the four corners of the fort. Between AD 14 and AD 18, Madayipara used to be the site for the coronation ceremony of the rulers of the princely state of the erstwhile Kolathunadu.

The hillock of Madayipara, which carries several signs of historic relevance, is also a place important from a religious point of view. Here, a pond in the shape of a hand held mirror, connected to ancient Jewish settlers is another historic attraction. Similarly, a temple at this site, called Vadukunda Siva Temple and the adjoining lake, about an acre in extension form yet another attraction at Madayipara. The lake near the temple will not go dry even in hot summer months and remains a source of nourishment to life forms at Madayipara. The pooram festival of Madayi Kavu (kavu – family temples and those in the midst of thick vegetation) held at Madayipara has been responsible for much of its fame.

With regard to the bio-diversity of Madayipara, it has been found that the region contains about 300 flowering plants, about 30 varieties of grass, and several insect-eating plant species. Madayipara is also home to several --rare medicinal herbs, which are sought by people from near and far off places. Coming to avian life, Madayipara sustains about 100 species of butterflies and about 150 species of birds. Among the biggest butterflies in the world, the Atlas butterfly is a visitor to Madayipara. Rainforests are the most biodiverse ecosystem on earth Biodiversity or biological diversity is the diversity of life. ...

Political violence

Kannur district has been a hub of political violence between the CPI-M and the BJP lead RSS combine. In the recent clashes left seven people killed and many have been injured. The High court of Kerala called this manslaughter as a “compelling sport” and suggested permanent deployment of Central forces in the district. ^{[2] [3]} CPI(M) flag Original CPI(M) Politburo of 1964 The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), is a political party in India. ... The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (Hindi: , English: ), also known as the Sangh or the RSS, is a Hindu nationalist organization in India. ... High Court of Kerala is the highest Court in the State of Kerala and in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. ...

Famous Personalities

• A.K. Gopalan[Late]
• E K Nayanar[Late]
• Swadeshbhimani Ramakrishna Pillai[Late]
• K.G.Maarar[Late]
• Janab A.K.Kader kutty Saahib Western India Plywoods.
• Comrade C.Kannan[Late]
• K.Karunakaran
• Capt.Krishnan Nair CEO Leela Group of Companies.

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See also

• Kannur town
• Kannur City
• Payyambalam Beach
• Meenkunnu Beach
• Parassinikkadavu
• Parassinikkadavu Snake Park
• Muthappan
• Irikkur
• Ayippuzha
• Muthappan Theyyam
• Muthappan temple
• Rajarajeshwara Temple
• Kunnathoor padi
• Valapattanam
• St. Angelo Fort - (Kannur Fort)
• Thalassery Fort
• Chirakkal Raja
• Ali Raja
• Udayagiri, Kannur
• chemperi

For the district with the name Kannur, see Kannur District. ... Arakkal Ali Raja was a Muslim Raja (King in Malayalam language) of Arakkal Palace. ... Payyambalam Beach is a very beautiful beach in Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... Meenkunnu Beach, Meen means fish and Kunnu means hill in Malayalam language. ... Muthappan Temple Muthappan Temple Parassinkkadavu is a small village about 16 km from Kannur town in the Kannur district of north Kerala state, south India. ... Parassinikkadavu Snake Park Demonstration class in the snake park Parassinkkadavu Snake Park is about 16 km from Kannur town, Kannur district, north Kerala. ... Sree Muthappan is the most popular local God in the Kannur district of north Kerala, south India. ... Irikkur is a small place in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Ayippuzha is a place in Pattanoor, Kannur district, Kerala, India. ... Muthappan Theyyam Muthappan Theyyam See also Sree Muthappan Muthappan temple Kannur Theyyam Parassinikkadavu Snake Park --Kjrajesh 14:10, 5 September 2005 (UTC) ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Kunnathur Padi Muthappan Theyyam as Lord Vishnu Madappura at Kunnathoor Padi The Aaroodam of Sree Muthappan. ... Valapattanam is a small town in Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... A view of the Arabian Sea from St. ... Thalassery Fort Thalassery Fort is in Thalassery a town in Kannur district of Kerala state in south India. ... Mooshaka kingdom, present Kasaragod, Kannur and other nearby places of north Kerala state in India, had come to be known as Kolathunad and the rulers known as Kolathiris. ... Arakkal Ali Raja was a Muslim Raja (King in Malayalam language) of Arakkal Palace. ... Map of Kannur District showing Udayagiri. ...

References

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Kannur

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• Kannur page - Official Website of Kerala Government

Photo gallery of tourist centers in the Kannur District

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