KADAMPUZHA BHAGAVATHY TEMPLE

Kadampuzha Sree Parvathy Temple poomoodal important two kilometers south of Kottackal, East of NH. moderate accommodations are available there.
The Temple for Sreeparvathi at Kadampuzha, dedicated to Goddess Vana Durga, is one of the most prominent Devi temples in Kerala. The term 'puzha' which in Malayalam denotes river is a misnomer here since the otherwise sylvan surroundings and verdant greenery around the location has no river skirting it. The idol in the Sanctum Sanctorum is abstract in shape but it is 'Swayambhoo' or natural manifestation. The temple is very simple in architecture without any imposing edifices or a gold-plated flagmast. There are no festival processions or drum concerts. But the multitude of birds nestling on the verge of the green belt provide a natural ambience with their non-stop chirping and it is fully in tune with Kerala's temple culture; Kavu as it was known in ancient times, an epitome of preservation of ecological balanceKadampuzha in Malappuram District of Kerala is far from the bustle of city life, just about two kilometres east of Vettichira between Valanchery and Kottakkal on N .H.17. Those who prefer train journey can alight at Kuttipuram or Tirur Railway Station from where there are buses to the temple (Distance 19 kms).

Goddess here is worshipped in three forms viz., Vidya Durga (Saraswathi), Vanadurga (Durga) and Aadi Durga (MooladurgaLakshmi). As Durga, She blesses the devotees with health, early marriage and domestic harmony. Saraswathi is invoked for education and career. Lakshrni is of course Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Another unique offering here is Muttarukkal where coconuts brought by devotees are broken by the Poojari in front of Devi's idol in the presence of the devotees themselves and this is to ward off hostile influences plaguing them. One coconut for every obstacle is the system followed. The popularity of this ritual can be gauged from the figure of more than thirty lakhs of coconuts that are brought to the temple every year by the stream of devotees. The other important sevas are Katinapayasam, Rekthapushpanjali, Choroon (Anaprasam),Dehapushpanjali, Thrimadhuram, Thrikalapooja, Kettunira,Vilakkumala,Malapooja, Neyvilakku, Ganapathi Homam, Niramala etc.Kadampuzha Sree Bagavathy Temple, P.o. Kadampuzha, Malappuram - 676553, Ph: 04942615790, 2618000

Daily Pooja Timings - Forenoon

4.00 am	Blowing of conch-Temple Nada opens
4.00 to 4.30 am	Abhishekom and Malar Nivedyam
4.30 am	Darsan after Malarnivedyam
4.45 to 5 am	Nivedyam
5 am	Muttarukkal Commences
5.15 to 5.45 am	Ushapooja
6 am onwards	Choroon (Annaprasam)
9 to 10.00 am	Poomoodal – Alamkaram, Nivedyam, etc
10.00 am to 12.00 noon	Noon Poojas – Muttarukkal continues
12.00 noon	Temple Nada Close

Daily Pooja Timings - Afternoon

3.30 pm	Nada opens for evening poojas
3.30 pm to 5 pm	Muttarukkal
6.00 pm	Niramala / Athazha Pooja
7 pm	Temple Nada closes

List of Vazhivadus (Offerings) with Rates

Muttarukkal	2.00
Rekthapushpanjali	5.00
Dehapushpanjali	3.00
Thrikalapooja	35.00
Vilakkumala	10.00
Neyvilakku	10.00
Ganapathi Homam	15.00
Payasam	20.00
Appam – Packet of 5 Nos	50.00
Kedaviluku	100.00
Ezhuthiniruthal	20.00
Katinapayasam (250 ml sealed container)	50.00
Choroon (Annaprasam)	20.00
Thrimadhuram	10.00
Kettunira	10.00
Malapooja (Malayidal)	10.00
Poomoodal (Booking closed, await anouncement)	1500.00
Niramala (Only by booking in advance)	1000.00
One day’s pooja (Only by booking in advance)	1250.00
Thulabharam – Thattupanam only	20.00
Pattucharthal	20.00
Vehicle Pooja - Heavy Vehicle	100.00
Vehicle Pooja - Light Vehicle	50.00
Vehicle Pooja - Two Wheeler	25.00

THUNCHAN PARAMBU

Located 32 kms from Malappuram at Tirur is the hallowed Thunchan Parambu, the birthplace of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam language. This stretch of ground has been carefully preserved for posterity with items like the iron stylus used by the scholar and literary giant kept on display. The holy day of Vijayadasami witnesses children being brought here to be initiated into the world of education and knowledge The ancient kanjira tree (Nux vomica) under which he is supposed to have imparted knowledge to his beloved disciples and composed his poems is one of the treasured exhibits here. The memorial also houses a granite Saraswathi Mandapam along with a library of rare manuscripts.

THIRUNAVAYA

This place is both historically and culturally important. Located on the banks of Bharatpuzha river, Thirunavaya is a place which in earlier times served as a venue for the grand assembly of the rulers of Kerala. This assembly was important since it was organized only once in twelve years and was accompanied by an extravagant festival. The last time this festival was organized was in 1755 AD. As of today Thirunavaya plays host to the annual Sarvodaya Mela. The Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple is also a famous pilgrim centre where Hindus gather to perform their religious rituals

THIRUMANDHAMKUNNU BHAGAVATHY TEMPLE

Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavthy temple is one of the ancient and famous Mahakshethras of Kerala. This shrine which is the foremost in the Bhadrakali temples. This Temple is located at Angadippuram in Malappuram district. The temple stands prominently on the top of a hillock with an attractive look and majestic apperearance.The scenic beauty, the bliss of solitude and mental pease imparted by this place will ever be in the mind of a devotee who had at least been once to this place

The important festivals at Thirumandhamkunnu are kalampattu from Vrischikam Ist to the Pooram festival in Meenam extending for 11 days with twenty- one Araattu from makayiram star. Other functions held in the temple are Laksharchana at Sreemoolasthanam and the Mangalya pooja on the Ist Friday in Thulam.

KOTTAKKAL ARYA VAIDYA SALA

Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala was founded in 1902 by Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier. This is one among the best ayurvedic hospitals in India and people from all over the world come here for authentic Ayurvedic treatment.

The untouched and unexplored town of Kottakkal in Malappuram district of Kerala is home to the renowned Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Shala, one of the pioneer institutions practising Ayurveda, the conventional system of health and medicine of ancient India. The Arya Vaidya Shala is a complete encyclopedia of ayurvedic procedures, including cultivation of medicinal plants, manufacturing of herbal medicines, publishing books and seminar reports on ayurveda and related subjects, and beyond obvious, encouraging a Kathakali Academy. The sprawling greens of the institute not only provides an opportunity for cultivation of rare herbs, but also a serene ambiance for quick recovery. Enjoy few days of your holiday vacations at Kottakkal and spice up your life with the lifetime experience of an ayurvedic message done here.

TRIPRANGODE TEMPLE

THIS TEMPLE IS THE FAMOUS MAHA SIVA TEMPLE IN THE WORLD. HERE IT IS BELIEVED THAT LOARD SIVA KILLED KALA AND SAVED MARKANDEYA. ITIS ALSO BELIEVED THAT SIVA CLEANED THE SULA, THE WEAPON USED TO KILL KALA' FROM THE POND NEARBY. THIS POND IS STILL PRESERVED IN MEMMORY OF THE INCIDENT. THIS TEMPLE IS NOW UNDER THE GOVERNERSHIP OF THE SAMORIN RAJA CALICUT THE MAIN OFFRINGS ARE MRUTHYUNJAYAHOMA, SANGABHISHEKAM AND DHARA.DEVOTEES ARE EXPECTED TO GET SALVATION FROM SINS AND ETERNITY IN LIFE BY OFFRING MRUTHYUNJAYAHOMA TO LOARD SIVA

CHAMRAVATTOM

Chamravattom is a village located 11 km away from Tirur, the cultural centre of Malappuram District in Kerala, India. This serene village is on the shores of river Nila ( Bharatha Puzha). The name Chamravattom originates from Sambaravattom, where there was a saint called sambaran who used to meditate near the river Nila. It has been made famous by the presence of a temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, which is situated 100 meters inward to the river Nila. There are a lot of pilgrims during the holy season of Mandalakalam in Kerala.

VALLIKUNNU BEACH

A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction here. The Kadalundi bird sanctuary is just a short distance away.

NEDUMKAYAM FOREST

Nedumkayam is 18 km from Nilambur town, in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. Nedumkayam is noted specially for its rich rain forests. The wooden rest house built here by the British offers a panoramic view of the elephants and deers grazing in the forest near by . One has to get prior permission from the Forest Department to enter the forest zone. Heavy restrictions are imposed as a measure to save the existing forest land. An elephant taming center is also here. The place Nilambur including Nedumkayam is selected for developing as Kerala's second eco - tourism destination.

ADYANPARA WATERFALLS

Located in the Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur taluk, Adyanpara is famous for its waterfalls and the splendour of its lush surrounding jungles. It is located 15km away from nilambur

NILAMBUR TEAK MUSEUM

The well-known Teak Museum is located at Nilambur in the Malappuram district of Kerala. Regarded as the first of its kind in the world and the only one in India; it is a house to the treasures of historical, aesthetic and scientific aspects of Teak. The museum was established on the campus of the sub centre of Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) in 1995.The museum was established here owing to the historical significance of the region. The worlds first teak (Tectona grandis) plantation was raised in Nilambur way back in the 1840s in order to ensure a steady supply of Teak timber to the British.

The ground floor of the double-storied museum exhibits a translite of Kannimara Teak, the oldest naturally growing teak tree located at the Parambikulam wild-life sanctuary and the life-size replica of the trunk of the largest known teak tree growing in the Malayattoor forest division
The portraits of great figures who had carved out milestones in the successful establishment of teak plantations as well as of those who had laid the foundations to the plantation forestry in India like H. V. Conolly, Chathu Menon and T. F. Bourdillion offer a strong perspective of a glorious era spanning a period of 150 years