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KASARAGOD
KASARAGOD
Area: 1961 Sq. Kms.
Population: 1,070,629
Altitude: Sea Level
The northernmost district of Kerala, Kasaragod is world renowned for its coir and
handloom industries. Fishing is a prime sourse of livelyhood. Kasdaragod is known as
the land of Gods, Fords, Rivers, Hills and beautiful beaches. The fort at Bekal is the
largest and best preserved in the state. Kasaragod displays a victory of styles in
Temple architecture- The unique style Madhur Mahaganapathy Temple the typical
Kerala style of the historic Malik Deenar great Juma Masjid and so on speak volumes
about the rich culture heritage of region. Spactacular pagants of Theyyam,
Yakshagana, Kumbla (Buffalo Race), Poorakkali, kolkali etc., Enchant visitors.
PLACES TO VISIT
Bekal:
The Bekal Fort (16 km south of Kasaragod on the
national bigway)
Year old Bekal Fort is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala.
This imposing circular structure of laterite rises 130 ft. above sea level
and stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea.
Pallikere Beach (1 km from Bekal Fort): This shallow beach offers a spactacular view of the fort and has ample facilities for recreation and relaxation.
Bekal Hole Aqua Park (1 Km from Beka Fort): The only one of its kind in northen Kerala, This unique Aqua Park provides watersport facilities like pedal Boats and water cycles.
Kappil Beach (6 Km From Bekal Fort):
Remot and secluded, this beach is fast becoming a major tourist attraction. The Kodicliff nearby offers a panaromic view of the Arabian Sea.
Anandasram (15 Km From Bekal):
This internationally renowned spiritual center founded by Swami Ram Das in 1939, offers a quite, peaceful ambience best suited for Meditation and spiritual studies.
Ananthapura Lake Temple (30 Km From Bekal ):
This 9th century Temple is the only Lake temple in Kerala and is the Mollasthanam (Original abode) of Anandapadmanabha, the deity of Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Thiruvananthapuram.
Valiyaparamba (30 Km From Bekal ):
This is perhaps the most scenic backwater stretch in Karala fed by four rivers and dotted with numerous little islands, Valiaparamba is fast turning into a much favoured backwater resort that offers inchanting boat cruises .
EVENTS :
FESTIVALS:
~ Pattutsavam, Madiyan, Kanhangad: Nine day annual festival in January.
~ Chaliyaporattu festival, Chuliyar Bhagavathy Temple, Aniyal Theru
(3 km from Kanhangad) Annual festival in march
~ Palakunnu Bharani (first week of march)- The event is marked by processions and
brilliant fire works.
~ Nileswar Poorakali, Folk dance of men performed at the Nagacherry Bhagavathy
Temple (Last week of march to first week of April).
~ Utsavam at Pishakarikavu Temple (March).
~ Pooram at Arakkal Temple (March / April).
~ Annual Festival at Lokanarkavu Temple (March / April, November / December).
~ Theyyam: Performed in houses, tharavads and shrines (October).
~ Kanathur Theyyam Kaliyattom (Last week of December every year).
~ Kalom Kanipu Utsavom, Palakunnu: Women's Procession with earthen pots which
are later displayed at the local Temple.
AYURVEDA
Harmony of Body, mind and soul:
Ayurveda evolved around 600 BC in India. This system of medicine stresses on the
prevention of body ailments in addition to curing them. Today it is a unique,
indispensable branch of medicine - a complete natural healing system that depends
on the diagnosis of your body humours - vata, pitta and kapha - to achive the right
balance.
Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual as
a whole. Making it the natural way to refresh yourself, eleminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regain resistance and good health.
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