kozhikode
Kozhikode Kozhikode is famous for various cultural activities. Almost every day one can witness musical nights and literary camps here. It was once the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent trade and commerce centre. Green Countryside, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, hills, warm and friendly ambience make Kozhikode a popular destination. It was also the most important historic region with a number of temples, churches and mosques. Today Kozhikode is an imporant trade and Commerce Centre. It also takes an important role in the politicaldevelopments of Kerala. Kappad where Vasco-Da-Gama landed on 1498 is situated near Kozhikode. The Mahe river, Kuttiady river, Korapuzha, Kallai river, Chaliyar river and Kadalundi river are the main rivers which flow through the district. The district which is borded by Kannur district on the North, Wayanad district on the East, Malappuram district on the South and Arabian Sea on the West is also an enchanting backwater destination.
Transport and Communication Air: Nearest Airport : Calicut International Airport, Karipur (23 kms from Kozhikode Town) Ph - 0483 2719491. Rail: Kozhikode is well connected with the major towns in and outside Kerala by an extensive rail network, Ph: 0495 2702606. Railway enquiry Ph: 139, 1397. Road: Kozhikode is connected by road with several tourist centres and cities in India. Long distance buses and inter state buses operate from the KSRTC Bus Station. Ph: 0495 2723796. Local Transport: Buses, Taxis and Autorikshaws. Tourist Information Offices: DTPC, Kozhikode, Ph: 0495 2720012. Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery, Ph: 0495 2384382. Krishna Menon Museum, Ph: 0495 2381253. Planetarium, Ph: 0495 2770571. Thusharagiri, Ph: 80864 42570
Renowned Temples Azhakodikavu Temple This temple is situated one kilometer northward of Kozhikkode City Private bus stand. The presiding deity is Bhadrakali facing east. The thantric rites are administered by the paderi. An eight-day temple festival is celebrated with an arrattu which falls on a Punartham star day during the month of Medam. Navarathri is celebrated with pomp and glory. The Sub-deities are Sasthavu, Unnithripuranthakan, Anthimahakalan, Venugopalan, two forms of Ganapathi and Dhakshinamoorthy. After noon prayer (‘usha pooja’) the priest should go to the the Kizhakkekavu come back and do the rest pooja for completion of the pooja is the system here. Formerly the temple was known as ‘Arikadikavu’. Beypore Siva Temple This temple is situated in Beypore at Kozhikode district. The presiding deity is Lord Siva in the form of a large Siva Linga. Three poojas are offered
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