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'''Maikavu''' (also known as "Mycavu") is one of the villages in the [[Calicut]] district of Northern [[Kerala]] ([[Malabar]]). It is one of the places where [[Syrian Christian]]s settles after leaving the [[Travancore]] - Cochin area. |
'''Maikavu''' (also known as "Mycavu") is one of the villages in the [[Calicut]] district of Northern [[Kerala]] ([[Malabar]]). It is one of the places where [[Syrian Christian]]s settles after leaving the [[Travancore]] - Cochin area. |
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Famous '''[[St.Mary's Orthodox Church, Maikavu]]''' is situated here.'''[[Vattal |
Famous '''[[St.Mary's Orthodox Church, Maikavu]]''' is situated here.'''[[Vattal Kurishu Palli]]''' is one of the major pilgrim center.Unithram Kunnu, Chamora, Chundakunnu,Kattumunda, Kayalum para, Vattakkuru, Kanjiradu are the places here. |
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'''Geography''':- Maikave is located at {{coord|11.4030084|N|75.97682189|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 4.1m. There is one good river located near. |
'''Geography''':- Maikave is located at {{coord|11.4030084|N|75.97682189|E|}}. It has an average elevation of 4.1m. There is one good river located near. |
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Maikavu (also known as "Mycavu") is one of the villages in the Calicut district of Northern Kerala (Malabar). It is one of the places where Syrian Christians settles after leaving the Travancore - Cochin area.
Famous St.Mary's Orthodox Church, Maikavu is situated here.Vattal Kurishu Palli is one of the major pilgrim center.Unithram Kunnu, Chamora, Chundakunnu,Kattumunda, Kayalum para, Vattakkuru, Kanjiradu are the places here.
Geography:- Maikave is located at 11°24′11″N 75°58′37″E / 11.4030084°N 75.97682189°E. It has an average elevation of 4.1m. There is one good river located near.
Climate:- The Village has a generally humid climate with a very hot season extending from March to May. The main rainy season is during the South West Monsoon, which sets in the first week of June and extends up to September. The North East Monsoon extends from the second half of October through November. The average annual rainfall is 3266 mm. The best weather is found towards the end of the year, in December and January. During these months, the skies are clear, and the air is crisp.
Natural Beauties
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Champanga -
Coca tree -
Banana tree -
Cashew Nuts -
Farm -
Jackfruit
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Arecanut Palm -
Nutmeg
Festivals
Onam:- Kerala's innumerable festivals however stand out because of their uniqueness. Onam is the most famous festival of Kerala. All Malayalis celebrate it, irrespective of religion. It falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam (Aug-Sept). It is the harvest festival of Kerala.
Christmas:- Holy Mass is held in all the churches in Maikave. Carol singing, and setting up of Christmas trees takes place in all churches and homes.
Palliperunnal (Feast of St.Mary):- This is the local festival of this village. It is held on January 15
Easter:- This is another important Christian festival, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter usually falls in March-April, after 40 days lent of fast and penance. Christians go for mid-night mass, as a memory of the resurrection of Jesus, 2000 years ago.
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