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Ponnani-Kerala Tour and Travel Guide

Ponnani-Kerala Tour and Travel Guide

Ponnani–Beach town of beauty in Kerala

About Ponnani Tour and Travel Guide

A little beach town situated in Malappuram, Kerala is well known for its incredible sandy beaches. With the Arabian Sea in the west, Ponnani is also called a little 'Mecca' of Southern India. It has various Muslim institutions and Jama Masjid, set up in 925, is one of them. You can come here through Kerala tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

It is a beautiful town providing a fusion of Hindu and Muslim cultures and you find coexistence in the region. Apart from being a fishing hub, Ponnani also has diverse flora and fauna. You can also see migratory as well as exotic birds primarily between March and May. Located at the commencement point of River Bharathapuzha, you can also watch the fascinating boat races. It is the place of various notable writers as well as many social personalities. It is a paradise for vacation lovers. You can come here through Kerala vacation trip packages.

 

 Best time to visit Ponnani

Ponnani has tropical climatic conditions. Summers are hot as well as humid and it is quite uncomfortable. The Winter season provides cool as well as gentle breeze making it the best time to visit this place of beauty. Monsoon season will spoil your trip.

How to reach Ponnani?

By Rail:-Get down at Kuttipuram railway station to reach here.

By Road:-You can come here from Kuttippuram by road.

By Air:-To reach here by air, you can get down at Kannur international airport.

 

Things to do at Ponnani

It is a good place for natural beauty and spirituality.

 

Places to Visit at Ponnani

Ponnani Juma Masjid

Ponnani Juma Masjid

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Set up in 1510 by a Spiritual leader Zainuddin Makhdum, Ponnani Juma Masjid is also referred to as the Mecca of Kerala Muslims. But as per Malabar Manual,  William Logan puts the date of its construction as 925 Hijrah and this was once the center of Islamic education. You can come here through Kerala mosque's trip packages. 

The mosque was constructed by a Hindu artisan as well as a good friend of Makhdum Ashaari. The structure was built in the Kerala architecture style. The Tomb of Ashaari is located nearby. You can come here through the Kerala monuments trip package.

 

Padinharekara Beach

Padinharekara Beach

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On this beach, you find the glowing sand as well as changing colors of the sky making this a charm to visit. Located on Tipu Sultan Road, the principal attraction of this beach is the splendid glimpse of the Arabian Sea, Bharathapuzha River as well as the Tirur Puzha River. You can come here through the Kerala beach tour package. Ponnani Port is among the oldest ports of Kerala situated at River Bharathapuzha. You can come here through Kerala vacation trip packages.

 

Thrikkavu Temple

Thrikkavu Temple

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A crucial pilgrim center in Kerala, Thrikkavu Temple is a very old temple of Shri Durga Bhagavath. The temple is among the 108 Durga Temples in Kerala made by Parshurama and its name has come from 'Thrikkani Kaadu'. You can come here through Kerala temple trip packages.

The main deity is Goddess Durga also called 'Sarvabheeshtapradhyani' meaning the wish fulfiller. You also have the temples of Lord Hanuman, Krishna, Sidhi Vinayaka, Brahmarakshas, Upa devatha as well as Sasthavu. There is a pond near the temple. Navaratri Mahotsavam is a big festival celebrated annually. On the auspicious day of Vijayadashmi, the Vidyarambham ritual is held inviting a large student gathering. You can come here through Kerala temple tour packages.

 

Thottungal Masjid

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Believed among the old mosques of Kerala, Thottungal Masjid was built around 300 years ago by Sheikh Faridudhin. Built in an unconventional style, the structure is adorned with clay tiles as well as a pitched roof. In fact, the structure looks more like a house. You can actually come here through Kerala trip packages.

 

Navamukunda Temple

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Situated in Thirunavaya on River Bharath, Navamukunda Temple is a very old temple of religious significance. The temple is built for Navamukhundan Vishnu and other deities present here are Goddess Lakshmi as well as Lord Ganapathy. You can come here through Kerala temple tour packages.

The name of the temple is derived from Nava Mukunda because of the installation of the 9th idol. Other eight idols were installed by the nine saints who disappeared. You can come here during Amavasya and Kartitaka to witness 'Pithru Tharpanam'. You can come here through Kerala holiday trip packages.