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Sight Address : Keraladeshpuram Temple is located at a distance of about 3 km from Tanur town, Malappuram district. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Keraladeshpuram Temple, an ancient and historic Hindu temple of South India at Tanur town . Tanur is known as one of the oldest Portuguese settlements. The presiding deity of this ancient temple is Lord Vishnu and history has it that it was visited by Saint Francis Xavier in the mid sixteenth century. The present structure of the temple is a renovated one which was rebuilt after having been destroyed by Tipu Sultan of Mysore. The temple is situated close to Tanur Beach, and it offers a tranquil ambience to visitors. One of the key features of the temple is its remarkable mural paintings depicted on the walls. The main annual festival of the temple falls in the Malayalam month of Vrishchikam. Other popular destinations around the town include Trikkaikattu Temple and Math, Shobha Parambu Devi temple and Vettakkorumakan Temple.
HistoryEdit
Keraladeshpuram Temple, an ancient and historic Hindu temple of South India, is located at a distance of about 3 km from Tanur town. A coastal town of Malappuram district, Tanur is known as one of the oldest Portuguese settlements. The presiding deity of this ancient temple is Lord Vishnu and history has it that it was visited by Saint Francis Xavier in the mid sixteenth century. The present structure of the temple is a renovated one which was rebuilt after having been destroyed by Tipu Sultan of Mysore.
Must SeeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
The Best season to visit Malappuram is during the months of September to March as the weather conditions are pleasant.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Mahendrapuri Hotel – Malapuram ; Kavungal Road,Malappuram Dist.Kerala – 676505 India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : It is linked by motorable roads to many towns in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. taxi or a cab is easily available to reach the Attraction.
BUS : State run buses and private buses are frequently available to reach Malappuram. It is well connected by roads and easily reached from major districts of Kerala.
Train : There is a small station at Tirur.
Air : The Nearest airport is at Kozhikode
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry plenty of water and camera.
Safety / WarningEdit
- The city has more or less the same climatic conditions prevalent else-where the state. The climate is generally mild hot and humid in nature. However the South West Monsoon is usually very heavy.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Malappuram : 100/0483-2734966
- E.M.S MEMORIAL CO-OPERATIVE HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE Ltd. : 04933-225496
- Malappuram Fire Station : 101/0491-2537101
