Places to visit in Kannur
Kannur is a picturesque city located in Kerala and is known as Cannanore. Earlier it was a port town and a hub of exports. Since it is rich in its historic heritage and many myths surrounding, it is known as the Crown of Kerala. There exist many places to visit in Kannur as it offers serene and lovely beaches, forts, churches, temples, museums and many more. Kannur is the land of looms and lores. Kannur is important because of the fabric industry and due to the presence of Theyyam temple dance festivals.
The land is a lively mixture of beaches, historic sites, folk arts, music, rituals, religious practices, festivals etc. Don't forget to visit the places like Taliparamba, Payyambalam beach, Madayipara, Paithalmala, Ezhimala etc. While your travel you will come across the Aralam wildlife sanctuary
Theyyam is one of the awaited festivals of Kannur, This festival has a remarkable art form of Malabar. This art form is performed to appease local deities, Gods and Goddesses. While performing the performers of the art form were traditional costumes. Usually, this art is performed in the premises of a local shrine or in an open space with a temporarily built sanctuary. It is believed that after the performance the deity manifests into the body of the worthy performer. So don't forget to make a visit to Kannur.
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