Important Hotels and Phone Numbers

Name Of Hotel	Phone Number
Mahindrapuri (Malappuram)	04832734101
Airport Plaza (Karippur)	04832711206
Ridges Inn (Kottakkal)	04832684299
Virat (Kottakkal)	04832744734
Ruby Residency (Perinthalmanna)	04832742174
T.P.D.C (Perinthalmanna)	04933226350
P.S.M Arcade (Tirur)	04942427986

*Based on Malappuram Mathrubhumi Vinodayathra.

Religious Heritages of Kerala #3

The Navamukunda Temple- Perinthachan's Architecture.

Navamukunda Temple is situated at the banks of Nila- the sacred river. It is 12 km away from Tirur. The classical architecture of Perunthanchan is reflected in Navamukunda Temple. The rays of rising sun is made to fall on the idol on every Medam first and on Kanni first (April and October). This temple is famous for Bali tharpanam, where the soul of the dead is given peace and tranquility.
Official Website of Temple http://thirunavayatemple.org/


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For a Family Day Out

Kottakkunnu

The beautiful and fun packed park situating in the district head quarters. Facilities include water theme park and amusement park for kids. Kottakkunnu is redefining the face of Malappuram . Can be opted as a destination if you are ready to limit your fun into one day.

Kottakunnu Road, Up Hill, Malappuram, Kerala 676505

Religious Heritages of Malappuram (2)

Mamburam Makham

Mamburam Makham is situated on the grave of Sayyid Alavi Thangal who is popularly known as Mamburam Thangal. Mamburam Nercha is famous around the Muslim commity. It is 25 km long from Malappuram town.  Maburam Thangal reached Kerala two centuries ago from Yemen. The memory of this social leader is revived through this annual ceremony at the Makham.

*By Road : Mamburam is just 2 K.Ms away from the N.H 17,V.K.Padi. And 40 Kilo Meters from nearest city, Kozhikode

By Rail : Nearest major railway station is Tirur (10 K.Ms away) and nearest railway station is Parappanangadi (6 K.Ms away)

By Air : Mamburam is just 16 K.Ms away from the Calicut International Airport.

*Statistical information courtesy www.malappuraminfo.com

Pic Courtesy Google.

The Heroic Tales of Malappuram

Vallathol Nararyana Menon

Mahakavi Vallathol Narayana Menon was born in Chennara, near Tirur in Malappuram district. Being the pioneer of khandakavya he contributed a fresh and unfamiliar scent to the world of Malayalam poetry. His writings fiercely flamed the national movement of India. Being contemporary to Asan and Ullur his period is the most aesthetic and creative in Malayalam literature. He is also famous for his contributions for Kathakali.

People around the globe are aware of Vallathol and his contributuions. But very few knows that he belongs to Malappuram. In Malappuram Thunchan Parambu is highly cared and maintained by the authorities. It is high time that measures must be taken for reviving and cherishing the memories of the past.

Kuttipuram's New Face

The End for the Negligence Saga

Kuttipuram is a geographically key important area in the district of Malappuram. This town is significant as it shares a common platform to reach the neighboring districts of Malappuram. It is considered as a station for reaching religious sanctums like Guruvayoor Temple, Kadampuzha Temple, Puthanpally Jaram. Students going to the various educational institutions that includes engineering and medical institutes are also highly dependent upon this place. The railway station and bus stand lying within a single area is playing a major role in daily commutation of people around the district. People alights here for going to Thrissur and Kozhikode. 

Even though Kuttipuram is a key important area, the recognition that this place deserves is often neglected. The railway station of this place is third in contribution of revenue in Kerala after Shornur and Kozhikode stations. But the situation of platforms are pathetic and if the age old care taker is on leave the condition of the entire situation is totally left to the numerous stray dogs. The bus stand in which more than 500 daily commuters and other passengers uses are punishing them without even a proper waiting shed. No proper toilet facilities are given there and lady passengers are often forced to use the minimal facilities available in the near by small hotels. The only option left for a common man is to stand at the scorching sun and catch the bus.

But thanks to the forthcoming elections. The construction of a waiting shed and renovation of the bus stand is taking place in haste. According to a new notice pasted there, the mission will be accomplished within the end of March. The renovation of railway platforms is also taking place. The second platform which is often neglected is going to get a newer face. The height of the platform is raised so as it will be comfortable for elderly passengers.

Now lets hope that when we reach Kuttipuram we will be confused on what to choose bus or train. Lets hope that what ever be the political agenda, it would be useful for the common masses.

Pic courtesy - malappuram katha.

The Ideal Place for Your Inner Self

A Glimpse on Thunchan Parambu

Saraswathi Mandapam at Thunchan Parambu

Contemplating oneself is indeed a tedious task. But when u realise yourself it can invoke the inner psyche of yours that is remaining hidden within you. This task is at times done by other individuals of your life, but most times this task is done by places. Thunchan Parambu of Malappuram district is one such place.

'Thunchan Parambu' the word implies as The Land of Thunchan- The father of Malayalam. It is the place where the scared soil used for vidyararmbham is situated. Thunchan Parambu is supposed to be the birth place of Thunchanth Ramanujan Ezhuthachan. It was in here he wrote Ramayanam in Kilippattu form. This place is of cultural and historical significance to each and every Keralite.

This memorial is situated less than 2 km away from Tirur town. Located in a serene area, this place is a sanctum for all nature and literature lovers. The Thunchan Utsavam, an annual literary fete is having a prominent role in Kerala's literary arena. On Vijayadasami day thousands of people from every nook and corner of Kerala used to visit this place to make their tots write 'Hari Sree'.

The thaliyola (palm leaf), ezhuthani( iron stylus) of Ezhuthachan is preserved in here and can be accessed by public. The Kanhira tree where he used to sit under to write poems are also maintained here. The Kanhira tree that is not sour in flavour makes it unique.

Thunchan Paramabu is a well maintained place. It is ideal for a family day out as well as for self reflection and self meditation.

Each time you visit this place, you have a varied experience. A different story and a different verse from Sarika Paithal. 




pic courtesy : Google.

The Mass Exodus of Gen Next

Revelation on escapism to other states by new generation

Where are the generation next's of Malappuram??? Can't find any one hanging out here and there??? Are they all too much mugged and confined now? Or mugging up...where??

If we take a rough analysis of house holds in Malappuram the number of people belonging to 17-22 ages are not any more home bound. Majority of them are either pursuing higher studies in outside Kerala or employing in foreign nations. Students sticking on to their homes are not a familiar site any more in Malappuram.

Students in search of engineering seats are highly migrated from the district. Coimbatore, Bangalore and Chennai are their favourite destinations. The easy availability of seats, the mushrooming number of private engineering colleges, the comparatively less amount for donation and capitation are also supporting facts. Bangalore can by reached by one over night especially via bus and Coimbatore much more easily by train as many as Coimbatore passenger trains have stops in almost all railway stations of Malappuram. Management students are also highly opting Bangalore and Chennai dreaming of a better career and glossed life. Many of them even though are continuing studies with aids like student loans, feels it not difficult to take away family cars or bikes so as to 'enhance' their studies. The binding force between NRI relationship and Malappuram is behind all these prized and coveted possessions of Malappuram lads.

Majority of Malappuram girls are in the brink of becoming dental doctors. Students are overcoming all their difficulties that they are facing in Erode and Mangalore dreaming of wearing that white coats and carrying the stethoscope one day on their shoulders. The sprouting private universities out side Kerala are also highly preferred by students from this district. It seems to be much logical for them (or for their parents) to spent lakhs to get an under graduate degree from a private university, than by going to an 'ancient' arts and science college.

At the same time even though an aspiring student wishes to pursue their higher education in the district itself, the lagging semester system is rather in a villain role. For longer five year courses like LLB and Architecture thus students are forced to go out of the district. The lack of exposure is also another reason for courses like Mass Communication and Theatre Studies. The uncertainties in Science oriented research subjects and integrated PhD and PG students are migrating with no option left any more, to leave their home land.

If they went from the district out of necessity, majority went for getting into private and self financing institutions. At times it is passion and ambition for a future ahead that have made them to do so. But if we critically analyse the nuances isn't it simple greed of parents and peer pressure behind this mass exodus from this not so small district Malappuram???

Coming soon :"What's cooking up in other states by Malappuram guys?"
pic courtesy * Google

*The above mentioned facts are opinions of the blogger. 

A Peep Through the Terrain of Teaks.

Do you know where is world's oldest teak located? Of course it is in Malappuram as these writings are only about this place. It is in Nilambur a town,  35 km away from district head quarters. A scenic beauty with serene atmosphere, it is here where the world's oldest teak along with the world's first teak museum is located. Canoli plot lying in midst of river can be explored by travelers. The teak museum is 4km away from Nilambur town. The museum is currently maintained by Kerala Forest Research institute. It was first started by the British during 1840's. Travelling by train through this route is indeed an exquisite experience.

*pic courtesy Google.

Malappuram is ISO tagged !!!

First municipal body in India for quality management.

Google 'Malappuram'. The initial search results from Wikipedia is like this "Malappuram is the first and only municipal body in the country to win an ISO 9001-2008 certification for quality management." Lets bid adieu for the tales of beard clad men and veiled woman who speaks strange Malayalam. Time has changed, so as the evolution of man. Malappuram municipality became the first municipality in India to get ISO 9001-2008 certificates. This is indeed a golden feather in the cap of Malappuram which is racing towards development day by day...

Kerala is waking up each day listening to the newer ventures and stories about the unity and team work of Malappuram. This victory is the result of effort under taken by the joint work of the bureaucracy and people of this district. ISO tag is given by International Organisation for Standardization. Malappuram is proud to be the first in India to be tagged for quality management.
It is for the first time in history that a municipality is getting this price for quality management. Namakkal in Tamil Nadu have got ISO tag (14001-2004) before for environment related activities and even some of the north Indian states for water management, but it is first time achievement for quality management that is making it noteworthy and writing it in golden letters in the history of Malappuram. 
It is the sheer hard work and perseverance of the past three years that gave Malappuram this tag. The 63 pointer formula given by Kerala government regarding file management, procedures regarding registering death and birth in the district,the accuracy and speed in solving each files, methods adopted for the collection of taxes, construction of new mansions etc were the key criteria adopted by ISO authorities.It is also first 'zero file' district in Kerala. The placement of CCTV cameras, punching system for attendance are also added features for attaining this target.The togetherness of people's representatives and the bureaucracy have resulted in a lifetime achievement for Malappuram.
The basic fact that service is not benevolence but a basic right is behind this triumph.

p.s : I am super excited about millions of students studying answer for the question "which is India's first ISO 9001-2008 certified municipal body for quality management?" Yeeayyy!!! Malappuram.

*With inputs from Malayala Manorama and The Hindu.