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Train Travel from Kannur to Kanhangad Kerala

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Train travel in India takes you almost everywhere. It is safe to assume that you can travel between any two Indian cities or major towns by train.

I travelled between Kannur and Kanhangad in March this year. It is a relatively short trip of 66 km and takes 1 h 3 min. The beautiful landscape is dominated by tidal creeks and waterways. The mangroves are home to a wide variety of fish, birds and animals. I have selected below 11 pictures that reflect the diversity and beauty on the scenic route.

Train Travel in Kerala

Trains connect Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod in the north. Many trains run on the route. Most of them are long-distance trains. Commuters often depend on these trains for inter-district travel. In a chair car or sleeper on long distance express trains, all seats and berths are reserved. It is a safe and comfortable way to get around Kerala.

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Gundert Bungalow in Thalassery Town of Kerala

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Gundert Bungalow is where Dr. Hermann Gundert lived in Thalassery for 20 years. A German missionary, scholar and linguist, he came to Thalassery in 1839. He continued to live and work there with his wife Julie for 20 years . Ill health forced him to return to Germany in 1859.

Gundert Bungalow; Kerala; Thalassery; building; architecture; uasatish; Tellicherry; — Gundert Bungalow

Architecture of Gundert Bungalow

Gundert Bungalow is a heritage building. Its …

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Odathil Palli – Heritage Mosque in Thalassery Town

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Odathil Palli is an old mosque in the heart of Thalassery town. The architecture has a distinctive style which is commonly found in mosques in Kerala. It was reportedly built in 1806. Moosakakka Keyi was the man behind construction of the mosque. The palli or mosque is not easily visible from the road as it is behind a gate which has a padippura on top. Padippura is a traditional arched gateway on a path leading to the main building. …

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Shree Sundareshwara Temple in Kannur

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Shree Sundareshwara Temple is an ancient temple in the heart of Kannur. The main deity is Lord Shiva (Sundareshwara). Other deities are of Ganapathy, Ayyappan, Kali and Nagam. The temple was consecrated in 1916.

Shree Sundareshwara Temple; Kannur; temple; Lord Shiva; Kerala; India; uasatish; — Entrance to Valiambalam

History

In the eighth century, the early inhabitants of Malabar, the Thiyyas, were reduced to backward status. Sree Narayana Guru realised that backward communities in Kerala were denied the right to enter temples. He therefore took on a mission to set up temples with Satvik style of worship. …

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The Making of an Uru – handcrafted ocean going boat

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ghtu Uru in the Making; Uru boat; Kerala; Beypore; uasatish;

Uru is a large handwro ocean-going boat. Master craftsmen build the boat in Beypore town near Kozhikode. They do not make use of technical drawings, reference manuals or blueprints. Urus take shape entirely from the memory and imagination of master craftsmen. The boats were traditionally used for transporting goods and people. Most of them today go to countries in the Arabian Gulf as luxury boats. …

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