Religious Heritages of Malappuram

Kadampuzha Temple

Kadampuzha temple is famous for its Durga Devi temple. Muttarukkal and Poomoodal are the famous devotions that can be devoted to Devi. By road it is 15 km long from Kottakkal, which is the nearest town. Karthika in the month of Vrishchikam is celebrtad in a grand manner here.

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KASARTINTE KAYI KAPPELINDAA???

If you have felt that you are in some remote north east or in some outskirts beyond human reach, you are indeed mistaken. This is the language of Malappuram, one of the biggest districts of Kerala. Malayalam is a language having 2000 years of culture and tradition ( As the newer studies says so). This language is famous for its varieties of variations. The real story lies ahead..

Once a Thrissur born not so small town girl was married to a young Malappuram chap who was not at all possessed with the so called 'Malappuram' qualities. After coming from a family of badminton games and sports star magazine, the life with unnakaya and erachipathiri was so exciting for the newly wed bahu. One day her not so 'strict' father in law called her loudly "molee kasartinte kayi kappelinda..."? Stars started to shine above her head. kasarte, kappa???? Will that be kappa??? no way!! Atlast she figured out the real meaning by giving a fine joint family laughter. Blessed with many in laws, one day the same bahu's another brother called out annakuthy... She ran around that three storied home in search of that for hours and finally her younger niece revealed the reality "Its a 'spoon' aama" ...

Kerala is famous for its language variations. From Parrassala to Hosdurgh various dialects of Malayalam can be seen. Malappuram accent was something which the neighbouring districts considered as 'undeveloped' and 'illiterate' without realising the basic fact that Malappuram is the birth place of Thunchath Ramamanujan Ezhuthachan- The father of Malayalam. It is the Gen-Next movies of Kerala like Usthad Hotel and 5 sundarikal (Aami) that gave the acceptance to this dialect. Even in Malappuram one hailing for Tirur at extreme south finds it difficult to understand the accent of the one from Tuvvur at the extreme north. Sounds are produced in extremities that at times it is difficult for people hailing form other places often find difficulty in understanding the language. The beauty underlying beneath this variety is yet to ponder...

Now any guesses on the title???

Here you go , literal Malayalam meaning "Mannanayude kaash pocketilundo"?

"Is there the money for buying kerosene in the pocket?"

These are at times unfindable even by Google translator.

*Pic courtesy - Google

p.s The bahu story is inspired from real life incidents.

172 LEVEL CROSS

A feature story on the arrival of a rail over bridge and transformation of an era in a small village of Malappuram.

Clock wise from top No.172 level cross, inauguration of Rail Over Bridge, ROB under construction.

For Mani ettan it was an entirely different day, for Aseeskka it was apocalypse. No one was listening to the clinking of bangles in Maniettan's shop neither feeling the smell of hot tea of Aseeskka, the reality was that no one was seeing the glass bangles neither paripuvada. Tankers, lorries, buses, posh Mercedes, rickshaws were all busy dashing through the brand new Rail Over Bridge.

It was indeed dream come true for the multitude. It was the motto of development for the politicians. It was totally a 'stress buster' for the swift drivers to reach fast and furiously. It was a sanctification  for the bus drivers and lorry drivers. No one is  remembering at the bygone days of number 172 level cross...

For long 18 years this level cross is the life and soul of Pushpanathan. Hailing from Kozhikode Nallalam he is the gate keeper and life keeper of Devadhar. Aravindakshan of Shornur and K.Pradosh of Tanur Chirakkal were also on duty for Devadhar rail gate. As Ernakulam-Nisamudhin Mangala Express whistles through here yesterday at 4.55, it was an ending whistle for their life long duty here.

With much zest and zeal the Devadhar Rail Over Bridge was opened. It is indeed a mile stone in traffic history of Kerala as drivers can go non stop through 'Chamravattam' route. This bridge is actually inter connecting the 'unending' Kozhikode- Ernakulam route via Chamravattom Bridge. The overwhelmed villagers are licking mango sticks and palice (ice cream made from milk) to celebrate this extravaganza of development in their village. 

As we drive through the brand new over bridge, the brick walls that echoes the breathe of an era of Devedhar Higher Secondary School cannot be heard any more. The queue for milk shakes cannot be seen any more. The tightly packed students in their white turned brown uniforms, with innocence in face and sweat on forehead cannot be felt any more.

The inevitable 'need' for change is eating up even the remotest and remotest villages of India. No one is rising up as in Ghezhi park in India. The time has encroached to make the present generation realise that an era is about to be born in Malappuram, unknowing the long waitings infront of Devadhar rail cross, while going to school it was time to buy the hot ground nuts and preserved nellikya and manga ( goose berries and mangoes), while long drives to Kozhikode it was time to take a break for the long fights with your younger brother and for the daily commuters it was a time to contemplate on oneself.

The Nisamuddhin Mangala Express is passing away now, same as the day before yesterday... With one difference no one is waiting for her royal journey at 172 railway cross. Except the bright red roses of Pushpanathan now all dusty and rusty in missing their Godfather.

*Devadhar level cross is situated near Puthentheru in Tanur Grama Panchayath of Malappuram district.

FOR THE ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT IN YOU 

ADYANPARA BECKONS YOU

Adyanpara Waterfalls

Adyanpara waterfalls is one of the most beautiful and serene spot for picnic as well as trekking. This lush water falls of Adyanpara is located at Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur. This natural splendour is located within deep jungle and can be explored by adventure enthusiasts . The authorities are extra cautious and vigilant to ensure your safety there....


Nearest Railway Station : Nilambur , around 16 km away.
Nearest Airport             :  Karipur International Airport, around 58 km in Nilambur - Gudallur rd.

  

LOST AND FOUND AT MALAPPURAM

NEVER FEEL LOST AT MALAPPURAM

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

DISTRICT PANCHAYATH PRESIDENT	0483 2734564
DISTRICT COLLECTOR	0483 2734355
COLLECTORATE(ENQUIRY)	0483 2734922
ADM	0483 2734421
RDO PERINTHALMANNA	04933 227214
RDO TIRUR	0494 2421200
EDUCATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR	0483 2734888
DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICER	0483 2734387
POLICE	100
FIRE STATION	101
CRIME STOPPER	1090
HIGHWAY EMERGENCY	9846100100
RAIL ALERT	9846 200200
DISTRICT POLICE SUPERINTENDENT	0483 2734377
POSTAL SUPERINTENDENT MANJERI	0483 2766320
POSTAL SUPERINTENDENT TIRUR	04942422490

*the blogger is not responsible for the above mentioned data

MALAPPURAM AT A GLANCE...

ALL THE IMPORTANT DATAS ON MALAPPURAM

IMPORTANT RIVERS            : Bharathapuzha, Kadalundipuzha, chaliyar, Tirur.

BOUNDARIES                        : East- Nilgris, West- Arabian Sea, North- Kozhikode, Wayanad districts,                                                      South-Palakkad and Thrissur districts.

LOKSABHA ASSEMBLIES   : Ponnani, Malappuram and Wayanad.

STATE ASSEMBLIES             : Malappuram, Kondotty, Manjery, Nilambur, Wandoor, Mangada,              Perinthalmanna, Ponnani, Tirur , Tirurangadi,  Tanur, Kottakkal, Tavanur, Vengara, Ernad, Vallikkunnu.

TALUKS                                 : Ernad, Nilambur, Perinthalmanna, Ponnani, Tirur, Tirurangadi.

Muncipal Corporations             : Manjeri, Tirur, Ponnai, malappuram, Perinthalmanna.

Revenue Divisions                     : Perinthalmanna, Tirur.

*VILLAGES : 133

FORMED     : 1969 JUNE 16

AREA           : 3550 SQUARE KM

POPULATION: 36,29,640

FEMALES   : 18,70,161

MALES        : 17,59,479

DENSITY OF POPULATION:1022

LITERACY RATE: 88.61 %

(*the blogger is not responsible for any errors in the above mentioned data. Please refer original government sites for further studies.)

Map of Malappuram*

(*picture courtesy Google)

MALAPPURAM KATHA

Malappuram, a district of Kerala, God's only country. A land filled with forests and hills in the northern part where as blessed with the bluest of seas Arabian in the south. The land of lagoons and estuaries and with mangroves in the west. The land of Malayalam and Ayurveda was born and being nurtured. Standing as the most populated district in number of people and in number of cars, football is the religion of Malappuram. A land of literature and cinema, Malappuram is also the best place for your taste buds.

This blog is for all who knows Malappuram to ponder the unknown facts, for all those who wish to be here, for all those who want to explore this diverse district and for all who have at least passed through the highways of this district.

Issues ranging from historical facts to weekly news analysis, the much awaited secret Malappuram recipes to the issues of the deprived and needy, about the fisherman in the southern coasts to the tribes in the hidden Nilambur jungles are discussed and shared through this blog.

The vistas of Malappuram will be wide open through Malappuram Katha. The stories that are untold about Malappuram for all those who love to listen to stories. (*Katha- story).