Sree Ramaswamy Temple in Thalassery also goes by the name of Thiruvangad Temple. The temple is dedicated to Sree Rama and is located atThiruvangad, 2.1 km from Thalassery railway station. Devotees refer to the deity as Perumal. …
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Thalassery is often referred to as the city of cricket, cakes and circus. Cricket was played in Thalassery much before it was introduced in Calcutta in 1860. Colonel Arthur Wellesley brought cricket to Thalassery in the early 1800s. Thalassery Municipal Cricket Ground hosts Ranji Trophy matches every year. In 2002, the ground celebrated its 200th birthday by hosting a one-day international match between Sri Lanka and India. …
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Parassini Muthappan Madappura is a Hindu temple at a scenic location on the bank of Valapattanam River. It is 19.4 km (40 min) from Kannur and 10 km from Taliparamba. Kannur International Airport is a drive of 31.4 km (52 min) via Mattannur-Iritty road. The main deity is Sree Muthappan who is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. …
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Fort Kochi is a melting pot of cultures. Portuguese, Dutch Jewish and English influences have helped mould the city. It is also a major port and home to Vembanad Lake, the largest in Kerala. Visitors can shop for spices, jewellery, handicrafts, textiles and antiques. The place has incredible art cafes too.
The Jewish Synagogue in Fort Kochi is the oldest existing synagogue of all the 53 member countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is known by various other names such asCochin Jewish Synagogue and the Mattancherry Synagogue. When the Jews settled in Mattancherry after their expulsion from Iberia, they built this imposing structure in 1568. The structure on Jew street is remarkable and the highly decorative interiors have huge Belgian Chandeliers and hand painted floor tiles. They added the synagogue’s three-story clock tower two centuries later. Ezekial Rahabi, a leading businessman, directed the construction in 1761. …
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Jagannath Temple in Thalassery is one of the best loved temples in Malabar. Sree Narayana Guru consecrated the temple in 1908. He was in the forefront of the fight againstuntouchability in Kerala. Jagannath Temple opened its doors to Harijans in the 1920s. …
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