Tour to Thirunavaya

Facts and Figures:

Language: Malayalam, English

Best Time to Visit: September to March

Population: 6662

Introduction:

Thirunavaya is a small town which is located on the banks of Bharathapuzha River, and has a great historical significance. Thirunavaya is the holy place where the assembly of the rulers of Kerala was held in every 12 years. A tour to Thirunavaya will reveal the little anecdotes of its historic past. The assembly was called Mamangam where the ruler of Kerala was chosen.

Thirunavaya was an important place which was also visited by traders of different countries who used to come through the Ponnani port. The Mamangam also called the Mamankam was the trade fair where merchants of different countries assembled.

Location of Thirunavaya:

Nearest Airport to Thirunavaya: Karipur Airport in Kochi is 36km
Nearest Railway Station: Tirur Railway Station which is 8 km away.
Best Time to Visit: The best time to take a tour to Thirunavaya is from September to March.

History:

Thirunavaya is the land of Mamankam. This refers to the assembly of rulers and merchants of Kerala which took place here. The merchants arrived in Thirunavaya from all over the world while the rulers also were present in Thirunavaya during this time. Later there was a dispute between Valluvanad and Zamorin regarding who has the right to organize this trade fair. Valluvanad Raja used to send Chavers to fight the Zamorin which led to a lot of bloodshed.

Tourist Attractions:

The major tourist attraction of Thirunavaya is the Thirunavaya Temple located on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River. Dedicated to Lord Shiva this was the venue of Mamankam or the great assembly which was held in earlier years in Thirunavaya.

Take a tour to Thirunavaya and discover the historical past of Kerala and its rich cultural heritage.

How to Reach:

Nearest Airport to Thirunavaya: Karipur Airport in Kochi is 36km

Nearest Railway Station: Tirur Railway Station which is 8 km away.

Take a tour to Thirunavaya and spend a few days exploring the historical past of Kerala.

Where to Stay:

We offer excellent accommodation facilities in Thirunavaya. Enjoy the beauty of Thirunavaya and take home the memories of a wonderful retreat.

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