Srimath Anantheshwara Temple is one of the ancient Hindu temples in Kasargod district believed to have been built in the 8th century A.D. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Anantheshwar with three significant other deities Lord Subramanya, Lord Narasimha and Lord Shiva. This temple is commonly popular by the name Manjeshwar Temple very…
Sree Madiyan Koolom Temple located in Kanhangad, Kasargod district is one of the famous ancient temples more than 500 years old. The temple is known to be dedicated to “Kshetrapalaka” Eswaran and “Kalaratri Amma” the furious form of Goddess Bhadrakali. The ancient temple is quite famous for the age-old wooden carvings and famous epics poems…
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Ananthapura Lake Temple is the only lake temple in Kerala, residing in the midst of 300 feet of a waterbed with majestic views and architectural marvel. Upon entering the temple compound, one can experience the calm and spiritual ambience of this holy abode of Lord Vishnu, known by the name “Ananthapadmanaban”. He is believed to…
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Nellikunnu Mosque is a famous Muslim pilgrim centre in Nellikunnu, Kasargod district. The exact date of its construction is still not clear by the Muslim devotees of this region who owes their religious roots to this masjid. This mosque has the tomb of Sant Thangal Uppapa, a great Muslim saint from Kollam. His religious services…
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Mallikarjuna Temple is one of the most visited pilgrim centres in the Kasargod district. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Mallikarjuna. It is believed that the idol belonged to Arjuna, one of the Pandavas in the epic, Mahabharata. The temple construction dates back to the seventeenth century, which later stood…
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Malik Deenar Juma Masjid is one of the most ancient Muslim religious centres in the Kasargod district. This mosque situated in Thalankara is said to be 1500 years old, built-in 642 A.D, by the first propagator of the Isalm religion in our country. After the death of Prophet Mohammad, under the leadership of Malik Ibn…
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Situated at a distance of 13 km from Kasargod town, at Kumbala, there resides an ancient Sri Gopalakrishna temple with historical significance. Kumbala was the stronghold of the Kumble kings, whose coronation was done at this Gopalakrishna temple. The local beliefs regarding the idol of Gopalakrishna in jet black granite state that the idol belonged…
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Bela Church also known by the name, Our Lady of Sorrows Church is one of the most ancient Roman Catholic churches in the Kasargod district. The church built in 1890, dedicated to the Lady of Dolours, is a famous tourist attraction as the church was constructed in ancient Gothic Style of Architecture. The church is…
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Anandashram is a spiritual centre located 15 km from Bekal in Kasaragod district. This ashram was established in the year 1931 by Swami Ramdas, who is known as “Papa Ramdas”. In the later years, a young widow Mother Krishnabai also came to live in the ashram which enraged many people. Some of the inhabitants had…
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Valiyaparamba backwaters are the largest backwaters in North Kerala and the third largest in all of Kerala. Located around 30 km away from Bekkal, Valiyaparamba backwaters is a pristine scenery with a soothing effect. One can see many islands in Valiyaparamba backwaters with human population, tall trees, etc. Agriculture and fishing is the main occupations…