Birth Place of Kunjali Marakkar:- The Marakars were admirals of Zamorines, who valiantly resisted the Portuguese on the high seas. Kunhali Marakars built a fort on the southern bank of the Moorad river, which was subsequently completely destroyed by Portuguese with the help of Zamorins for various reasons. The place is known today as Kottakkal. It is 46 km. North of Kozhikode. A small hut that belonged to Kunhali Marakkar with collections of ancient swords, canon balls and knives can be seen here. Marakkar Bhavanam can be seen in the Photo Gallery.
Lokanarkavu Temple:- This is situated 5 km. from Vatakara. This temple is associated with the heroes and heroines of Vadakkanpattu. In the vicinity of the temple there are three rock-cut caves. The candid murals and carvings here are of great fascination to visitors. The main deity is Goddess Durga. The festival, locally called Pooram, is celebrated during March/April. The temple is 1500 years old.[citation needed] There are two temples adjacent to the Lokanarkavu with Vishnu and Shiva as deities. Buses run frequently from Kochi to Vatakara. From Vatakara there are frequent buses to Lokanarkavu. Lokanarkavu goddess is named as Lokanarkavilamma which was the dearest god of Thacholi Othenan a hero of Kadathanadu
'Chendamangalam Theru Mahaganapathy Temple : -'''']] This temple is located near to Chorode Railway Overbridge. The main deities are Ganapathy and siva, there is also one more temple associated with this main temple called the Bhagavathy Temple. The main deitie in this temple is Bhagavathy also known as Bhadrakali accompanied with the Naga Raja and Naga Rani. There will be a festival in third week of every January for more than three days.
Velliyamkallu:- A massive rock, Velliyamkallu associated with the valiant Kunhali Marakkar is located 13 km. off Payyoli Beach. The rock though much dreaded by navigators was safe ground for the Marakar to attack the invading Portuguese. The fisher folk look at it with awe and fear. However, it is worth exploring to see the beautiful figures nature has engraved on it. It was on this rock that Marakars killed the whole crew of a ship belonging to the Portuguese.[citation needed]
Siddasramam:- Situated near the Payam Kuttimala, Siddasrama is a spiritual centre. Siddasramam has branches in Kerala as well as outside Kerala.
Sand banks:- Sandbanks is a famous beach which supplements the seaside beauty of Vatakara. This beach where Kottakkal puzha reaches the sea is a stunningly beautiful beach. There is a Bungalow of Birla opposite to the sandbanks beach. There are buses plying to the beach every five minutes from Vatakara.
Silent Beach:- South of sandbanks is silent beach.
Shivapuram Temple:- Located between Madapally College and Kannokkara on NH 17, Shivapuram is a fairly old temple now under renovation and construction. Please visit Shivapuram blog for more information.
Kottakal Bhagavathy Temple:- Located in the heart of the town near the old bus stand, the temple is known for its festival called Thera. Thera is spread over three days starting on the next day of Vishu.
Thacholi Manikkoth Temple, Meppayil :- About one km in the east side of the new bus stand.Thacholi tharavadu (the original thacholi family home) is still preserved and the birth anniversary of thacholi othenan is celebrated here.
vengoli sree maha ganapathy ayyappa temple:-situated in a small beautiful village named edacheri. It is about 10km away from vadakara town
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