Kovilakathumuri

Kovilakathumuri (കോവിലകത്തുമുറി),is a place in Nilambur of Malappuram district of Kerala, South India. A place where royals ruled in distant past. The seat of Nilambur Kovilakam - the local rajas of Samoothiri. Scenic locale with Chaliyar river, Teak Museum, temples like Vettekkorumakan kshetram which's famous for 'Nilambur Pattulsavam', one of the most famous festival of Ernadu and viradoor kshetram (connected to King Virad with whom pandavas lived while in exile), Kovilakams with old architecture, nearby town, and famous people in arts, literature, politics, business & music.

The Kovilakom is the residences of the local rajas or rulers of earlier days. These structures are famous for their beautiful frescoes and artworks in wood which underlines the richness of Vaastu. Known for The Nilambur Pattu, an ancient festival, which is noted for its Kalampattu or ritual powder drawing on floor, falls in the month of January. Surrounded by the richness of river Chaliyar contributed to the finest residential area of present.

Nilambur is again famous for its forests with full of greenery including wildlife habitat, clean water rivers, waterfalls and Teak plantations.It is situated near to The Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats.

Culture

Kovilakathumuri village is a predominantly not a Muslim populated area. Hindus exist in comparatively larger numbers. The culture of the locality is not based upon Hindu traditions. The Hindu is the majority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.[1]

Transportation

Kovilakathumuri village connects to other parts of India through Nilambur town. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. National highway No.66 passes through Ramanattukara and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Feroke.

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
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