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The city is home to Fort St. George,on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. Chennai is known to be soul of India. It will pleasantly surprise you, it's role is as keeper of South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions.Among Chennai’s greatest assets are its people, infectiously enthusiastic about their hometown; they won’t hit you with a lot of hustle and hassle. The city of Chennai has also been endowed with the rich heritage of art and culture. Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam are two of the best and biggest cultural exports of Chennai. Tamil literature is very rich in content and preaches ancient morals and values. Chennai is also popular for the glitz and glamour of Kollywood, the 'Tamil film industry'. The city today is abuzz and alive with its varied mix of modern and traditional blend of culture and lifestyle.
Nice to know - It has the second longest beach in the world - Marina beach.
Things to do
Best time to visit - November to February: These months constitute the winter season in Chennai.
Kerala offers many popular tourist destinations of which Kannur is considered one of the best tourist spots in north Kerala. Kannur, on the other hand, is also one of the larger cities. As per the latest survey, the population of Kannur district is 2.5 million.
Kannur, a beach town, is one of the larger cities in Kerala and the administrative headquarters of Kannur district. The district consists of many towns and villages including Thalassery town (called Tellicherry during the colonial era), the first heritage town of Kerala due to its historical significance. Kannur, often known as the “crown of Kerala” because of its natural treasures, is bordered by the Western Ghats to the east, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts to the south, Lakshadweep Sea (Laccadive Sea) to the west and Kasaragod in the north. Kannur is popularly known as the city of Looms and Lores because of the loom industry functioning in the district and ritualistic folk dance called Theyyam held in temples. Kannur has a rich culture, history, and traditions that are often connected with many scholars and legends from this region.
The main attractions of Kannur District are its beautiful beaches. The beaches in Azhikode area are pristine and unvisited. Meenkunnu beach in Azhikode, for example, is highly valued by European visitors. There is a drive-in beach at Muzhappilangad which is the longest in Asia where sand is solid enough to drive for kilometres. The temples and Theyyam dances are another attraction. The riverside temple at Parassinikkadavu is one of the most famous temples. There are beautiful forts at Kannur and Thalassery. There is an old Muslim palace called Arackal palace at Kannur beach. There are silent and secluded beaches in places like Adi-Kadalayi and Thayyil in Kannur city. If you are a temple visitor, there are numerous choices in every part of the district.
Places of interest in Kannur range from forts, beaches, museums and much more. The enchanting sandy beaches lined with evergreen coconut palm groves at Payyambalam, Muzhappilangad, Dharmadam, St. Angelo's Fort, Thalassery Fort, and Bakel fort as well as Snake Park at Parassinikadavu are a few of these.
Temperature is moderate in December and January and records as low as 20° Celsius. On certain days the night temperature may go down to 16° Celsius. During the months of April and May, the mean daily maximum temperature is about 35° Celsius.
Kerala's finest handloom fabrics are woven from the looms in Kannur. It is known as the city of looms and lores.
Thaliparambu became a famous centre of learning, enlightenment and culture. Rajadhiraja temple at Taliparamba had a major role in this.
Folk Dances: A large number of folk plays and dances are prevalent among the scheduled castes and tribes. Each tribe has its own glorious collection of folk plays and dances which are performed during festivals. The Malayans have the Thiyyattom ceremony which consists of dancing with masks and singing and the Ucchavali ceremony which is symbolic of human sacrifice. The Paniyars have their own characteristic dance.
Godamuri is an entertaining folk-play of a quasi-religious nature which is performed in the central parts of Kannur district by the Malayans.
Vedan Pattu: This is a peculiar ceremony observed in certain parts of the district in the month of Karkidakam (July-August) which coincides with the season of scarcity in Kerala.
Kathakali: The 300 year-old dance form known as Kathakali is exclusive to Kerala. It combines opera, ballet, masque, and pantomime to create one of the most elaborate and technically difficult dance forms.
Theyyam: This is a highly ritualistic dance, well preserved with its rare and gorgeous make-up and costume, lively foot work and gymnastic survivor. It represents a glorious period of folk-life in Kannur.
Marathukali: It is a competitive "game art" conducted in temple yards. It has gained ritualistic importance. The game lasts for a long time; at times it may extend to a day or more.
Poorakkali is a temple festival held in the Bhagavathy temples in the month of Meenam (March-April). In this festival which lasts nine days, the local people celebrate the rebirth of Kama, the god of love and rejoice in regaining the feelings of love. It has a dramatic folklore touch and its literature is embellished with glorious deeds of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Vadakken Pattukal: Ballads sung in praise of the exploits of local heroes form an important source of inspiration for the community.
Kalaripayattu: Kalari meaning school and Payattu meaning combat, Kalaripayattu is one of the advanced combat sciences of the world and has reproduced many a hero whose exploits are celebrated in legends and folk songs.
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