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It is a district with rare beauty and different culture. The Bekal fort, which is of great historical and archaeological interest, is the largest and best preserved of its kind in the district. Kasargod is a land of Temples , mosques and churches and has a rich cultural heritage. It is famous for the art forms of Yakshagana, Bombe-yattu and Theyyam - the dominant folk art form . |
Traditional art forms of pulikkali, oppana etc adds colour to festivals and celebrations. The old temples and mosques are rich in unique architecture and culture of this region. Many Arab travellers, who came to Kerala between 9th and 14th centuries AD, visited Kasaragod as it was then an important trade centre. They called this area Harkwillia.
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The places of interest here are the Mallikkarjuna Temple dedicated to lord siva and lord Ganapathi Ajanur – dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakalli,Anandashram, Ananthapura Lake Temple – the only lake temple in Kerala, Adoor Temple, Badiadka , Bekal Fort – the largest and the best preserved fort in Kerala, Observation Tower., Pallikere Beach – one can get a spectacular view of the fort, Kodi Cliffs, Kappil Beach and so on.
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