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The name Vatakara
came from the name of historical Kottakkal puzha’s north bank “Vadakkekkara”.
We wish to take you on an excursion to Vatakara's tourist places.
The Marakars were admirals of Zamorines. who valiantly resisted the
Portuguese on high seas. Kunhali
Marakars built a fort on the southern bank of Moorad river which
was completely destroyed by Portuguese with the help of Zamorins for
various reasons. The place is known today as Kottakkal. It is 46 Kms.
North of Kozhikode. A small hut belonged to Kunhali Marakkar with
collections of ancient swords, canon balls and knives can be seen here. We
have Marakkar Bhavanam in
the Photo Gallery.
A massive rock "Velliyamkallu" associated
with the valiant Kunhali Marakkar Situates 13 kms. 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 it to see for oneself 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.
This
is situated 5 kms. from Vatakara. This temple is associated with the
heroes and heroins Vadakkanpattu. In the vicinity of the temple, there are
three rockcut caves. The candid murals and carvings here are of great fascination
to the visitors. The main deity is Goddess Durga. The festival,
locally called Pooram, is celebrated during March/April. It is believed that the temple is 1500 hundred years old. There are two temples adjacent
to the Lokanarkavu with Vishnu and Shiva as deities. There are frequent
buses from Kochi to Vatakara. From Vatakara there are frequent buses to
Lokanarkavu. Please see our Picture
of Lokanarkavu.
Situated
near the Payam Kuttimala, Siddasrama is a well known spiritual centre.
Siddasramam has branches in Kerala as well as outside Kerala. Please view
our Photo of the Ashram.
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. One should reach this place to enjoy its beauty.
There
is a well known Bungalow of Birla opposite to the sandbanks beach. There
are buses plying to the beach every five minutes from Vatakara. Beach is a
pastime for the local people.
South
of sandbanks is silent beach. One can feel an extraordinary calm while at
this area of the beach. I feel that it is beyond what words can express.
A massive rock "Velliyamkallu" associated
with the valiant Kunhali Marakkar Situates 13 kms. 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 it to see for oneself 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.