PLACES OF ATTRACTION
THE BAKEL FORT
This fort of great hisotical importance is about 300 years old. This imposing circular structure of laterite sites rises 130 ft. above sea level and stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian
Sea. The Fort appears to have been built up from the seas since almost three fourth of its exterior is drenched and the waves do stroke the citadel. The fort was built for fulfilling the defence requirements. The holes on the outerwalls are specially designed to defend the fort effectively. The holes at the top are meant for aiming at the farthest points; the holes below are meant for hitting when the enemy is nearer and the holes underneath facilitate attacking when the enemy is very near to the fort. This is a remarkable evidence for the medival technology of defence strategy. Apart from this, the wild and ecstatic beauty of the setting sun is a glorious presence in the fort.
MALIK DINAR MOSQUE
Kasargod acquired considerable importance as a center of Islam.The historic Malik Deenar Juma Masjid built in the typical Kerala style is believed to have been founded by Malik Ibin Dinar.The Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept and most attractive in the districts is located at Thalankara.
Anandasaram
This internationally renowned spiritual centre founded by Swami
Ramdas in 1939, offers a quiet, peaceful ambience best suited for meditation and spiritual studies.Anandasram plays a very important role in value education for children of not only the district but the whole country.
Ananthapura Lake Temple
This 9th century temple is the only lake temple in Kerala and is the
moolasthanam(original abode) of Anandapadmanabha, the deity of Sri. Padmanabha Swami Temple,Thiruvananthapuram.
Chandragiri Fort
Situated on the Chandragiri river, southeast of Kasaragod town , this town is known for its large 17th century fort built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore. The Chandragiri fort, one of a chain of forts built by the same ruler, offers breathtaking view of the meandering Chandragiri river and the Arabian Sea. It is a vantage point to watch the sunset.There is a mosque nearby . The ancient Kizhur state Temple at Chandragiri has an annual festival called Pattu Utsavam
Madhur Temple
A Hindu Pilgrim centre, 8 km from Kasaragod, it is well known for the Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple or Mahaganapathi Temple. The sacred temple even finds mention in the Sahyadri Centre of Skanda Purana. The sacred thirtham of the temple well is believed to cure all diseases. The imposing structure of Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple-the rich architecture and copper plate roofing rises majestically against the beautiful landscape on the banks of Madhuvahini
Jain Temples: There are two old Jaina Bastis at Bengara Manjeswar on the southern bank of Manjeswar river.
Churches: About 11 Kms from Kumbla on the Kumbla - Badiadka road is the Mother Dolorus Church of Bela. The hundred year old Roman Catholic Church is built in the Gothic style. The Our Lady of sorrows Church constructed in 1890 is the oldest in the district.The memorial of the late Govinda Pai, the grand patriarch of Kannada literature, is located at Manjeshwaram.
Our Lady of Sorrows –The Church at Bela
Located 15km. north of Kasaragod, the little town is known for the oldest
church in the district. The church Our Lady of Sorrows was constructed in 1890
THE BAKEL FORT
This fort of great hisotical importance is about 300 years old. This imposing circular structure of laterite sites rises 130 ft. above sea level and stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian
Sea. The Fort appears to have been built up from the seas since almost three fourth of its exterior is drenched and the waves do stroke the citadel. The fort was built for fulfilling the defence requirements. The holes on the outerwalls are specially designed to defend the fort effectively. The holes at the top are meant for aiming at the farthest points; the holes below are meant for hitting when the enemy is nearer and the holes underneath facilitate attacking when the enemy is very near to the fort. This is a remarkable evidence for the medival technology of defence strategy. Apart from this, the wild and ecstatic beauty of the setting sun is a glorious presence in the fort.MALIK DINAR MOSQUE
Kasargod acquired considerable importance as a center of Islam.The historic Malik Deenar Juma Masjid built in the typical Kerala style is believed to have been founded by Malik Ibin Dinar.The Juma Masjid, which is one of the best kept and most attractive in the districts is located at Thalankara.
Anandasaram
This internationally renowned spiritual centre founded by Swami
Ramdas in 1939, offers a quiet, peaceful ambience best suited for meditation and spiritual studies.Anandasram plays a very important role in value education for children of not only the district but the whole country.Ananthapura Lake Temple
This 9th century temple is the only lake temple in Kerala and is the
moolasthanam(original abode) of Anandapadmanabha, the deity of Sri. Padmanabha Swami Temple,Thiruvananthapuram.Chandragiri Fort
Situated on the Chandragiri river, southeast of Kasaragod town , this town is known for its large 17th century fort built by Sivappa Naik of Bedanore. The Chandragiri fort, one of a chain of forts built by the same ruler, offers breathtaking view of the meandering Chandragiri river and the Arabian Sea. It is a vantage point to watch the sunset.There is a mosque nearby . The ancient Kizhur state Temple at Chandragiri has an annual festival called Pattu Utsavam
Madhur Temple
A Hindu Pilgrim centre, 8 km from Kasaragod, it is well known for the Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple or Mahaganapathi Temple. The sacred temple even finds mention in the Sahyadri Centre of Skanda Purana. The sacred thirtham of the temple well is believed to cure all diseases. The imposing structure of Srimad Anantheswara Vinayaka Temple-the rich architecture and copper plate roofing rises majestically against the beautiful landscape on the banks of Madhuvahini
Jain Temples: There are two old Jaina Bastis at Bengara Manjeswar on the southern bank of Manjeswar river.
Churches: About 11 Kms from Kumbla on the Kumbla - Badiadka road is the Mother Dolorus Church of Bela. The hundred year old Roman Catholic Church is built in the Gothic style. The Our Lady of sorrows Church constructed in 1890 is the oldest in the district.The memorial of the late Govinda Pai, the grand patriarch of Kannada literature, is located at Manjeshwaram.
Our Lady of Sorrows –The Church at Bela
Located 15km. north of Kasaragod, the little town is known for the oldest
church in the district. The church Our Lady of Sorrows was constructed in 1890
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