Tanur, India
- For the medieval kingdom of Tanur, see Vettathunad
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| Coordinates | 10°58′N 75°52′E / 10.97°N 75.87°ECoordinates: 10°58′N 75°52′E / 10.97°N 75.87°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Malappuram |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 1 metre (3.3 ft) |
Tanur is a small town in the Tirur tehsil, Malappuram district of Kerala state, South India. Tanur is located north of Tirur, on the coastal line, around 9 km away from the Tirur town.
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[edit] History
Tanur was a part of the kingdom of Vettattnad in medieval times. The small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of the oldest muslim settlements of India.Many ancient mosques are situated here.This was once a Portuguese colony. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited Tanur in 1546 AD.
[edit] Places of interest
About 3 km south of Tanur is Keraladeshpuram Temple or K Puram, dedicated to Lord Krishna and believed to be one of the oldest Hindu temples in Kerala. Every year in the malayalam month of Vrischikam, festival of seven days used to celebrate in a grant manner. Trikkaikattu Temple and Math situated at Pariyapuram, 3 km North of Tanur. Math was founded by Sri Sankaracharya. The temple dedicated to Lord Sivawhich is situated on top of a hill. There is also a famous Ayyapan Temple. Tanur also has a beautiful beach. Vettakkorumakan Temple at Rayirimangalam is also a famous temple. Shobha Parambu Devi temple is a very famous temple in this area which is located in Tanur itself. Kalankari - is a famous ritual celebration performed in this temple every year for which thousands of devotees used to be present. tippu sulthan road
[edit] Geography
Tanur is located at 10°58′N 75°52′E / 10.97°N 75.87°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 1 m (3.3 ft).
[edit] Politics
Tanur assembly constituency is part of Ponnani (Lok Sabha constituency).[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tanur
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies". Kerala. Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
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