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Kasaragod Travel Guide
Kasargod, the land of seven languages and several cultures. The name, Kasaragod,
is said to be derived from the word Kusirakood meaning Nuxvomica forests (Kanjirakuttom).
Kasaragod district was formed on May 24. 1984, with the intention of bestowing
maximum attention on the development of backward areas that. With the formation
of the new district, comprising the erstwhile Kasaragod and Hosdurg taluks, it
has become possible to develop this coastal area fruitfully.
The place
of harmonious co-existance of Hindu, Muslim, Christian religions.
The district
has famous tourist centres, including the international fame BEKAL FORT &
BEACH.
 There
are also places which can be converted to attract the tourists.
Kasaragod
is known as the Land of Gods, Forts, Rivers, Beautiful hills and lengthy sandy
beaches.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN AND AROUND KASARGOD TOWN
» Adoor
45 KMs east of Kasargod town. Famous for its
ancient Siva Temple belonged to have been founded by Arjuna. The place where the
Kiratha Yuddham battle between Arjuna and Lord Siva took place according to legend.
The adjascent forest not frequented by men is considered the abode of Lord Siva
and his devine consort. The stream below the valley is nature bounty.
» Ajanoor
The famous Madiyan Kulom temple is situated in
Ajanur village. It is about five kms. from Kanhangad, the headquarters of Hosdurg
taluk. The main deity of the temple is Bhadrakali; but there are also other deities
like Kshetrapalan, Bhagavathi and Bhairavan. A pecularity of this temple is that
a Brahmin priest performs pooja only in the noon, while the morning and evening
poojas are performed by a sect called Maniyanis. The festivals in the temple fall
during the months of Edavam (May, June) and Dhanu (December, January) and on these
days all the poojas are performed in connection with this festival.
» Anandashram & Nityanandasramam
These are the two
notable asramams in Kanhangad.
Anandashramam, situated about five kms.
east of the Kanhangad Railway Station, was founded in 1939 by Swami Ramadas, a
great Vaishnava saint of modern times. The main asramam and other buildings have
a beautiful setting in the midst of shady mango, coconut and other groves.There
is a hill to the east of the asramam, to which the dovotees retire for quiet meditation
and from its west, the surrounding extensive landscape can be seen in its natural
grandeur. The spot at the highest point of the hill is so fascinating that the
devotees, who go up the hill and sit silently, are blessed with deep peace and
transquillity.
The Nityanandasramam, which is situated on the hillock
about half a km. south of the Hosdurg taluk office, was founded by Swami Nityananda.
The spot was at first part of a forest area. Here Swami Nityananda constructed
45 guhas (caves) in a mountain slope. There is a temple built in 1963, after the
style and design of the famous Somanatha Temple in Gujarat. A full size statue
of Swami Nityananda in sitting posture made of panchaloha is one of the attractions
of the asramam.
» Ananthapura Lake Temple
The
only lake temple in Kerala and the Moolasthanam (original seat) of Ananthapadmanabha
Swami (Sri Padmanbha Swami Temple) Thiruvananthapuram. is 5 km. from Kumbla. Local
belief is that Ananthapadmanabha had settled down here originally. The industrial
park of KINFRA is situated here.
» Bekal Fort
The largest and best preserved fort in the State. The alluring scene of the sea
shore and its exhilarating natural scenary and beauty attracts the visitors. Fast
emerging as an International tourist centre.
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Bela Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Church - oldest in the district
constructed in 1890 AD. 15 KM north of Kasargod. This Gothic style Roman Catholic
church which is uner the Manglore Diocese, has celebrated its centenary recently
and also renovated.
» Bellikoth
Another centre
in Ajanoor village renowned as the birth place of Poet P.Kunhiraman Nair, veteren
freedom fighter and playright Vidwan P.Kelu Nair and Rasika siromani Kanan Nair.
A cultural centre of the district.
» Chandragiri Fort
Chandragiri lies three kms. south of Kasargod town. It has a large square situated
high above the Chandragiri river on its southern bank. The fort it said to have
been built in the 17th century by Sivappa Nayak of Bednore, who established his
authority over the area and built a chain of forts. The Chandragiri river, on
the bank of which it rises, marked the traditional boundary between Kerala and
the Tuluva Kingdom. There is a beautiful bridge over the Chandragiri river at
Thekkil, five miles from Chandragiri. A mosque is situated nearby and the view
of the bridge with the mosque in the background is one of the most attractive
sights on a drive along the NH 17 from Kannur to Kasargod. A longest railway tunnel
in Kerala passes through Chandragiri Hills. A boat club has been recently started
here.
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