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'''Maikave''' is a village in th [[Calicut]] district of Northern [[Kerala]] ([[Malabar]]), on average 4.1m above sea level and near a river. It is located near [[Thamarassery]] (about 7km away). Maikave is a scenic little town due to its proximity to mountainous areas to the east. The nearest towns are [[Kodenchery]], [[Thamarassery]], [[Koodathai]] and [[Velamcode]]. |
'''Maikave'''(മൈക്കാവ്) is a village in th [[Calicut]] district of Northern [[Kerala]] ([[Malabar]]), on average 4.1m above sea level and near a river. It is located near [[Thamarassery]] (about 7km away). Maikave is a scenic little town due to its proximity to mountainous areas to the east. The nearest towns are [[Kodenchery]], [[Thamarassery]], [[Koodathai]] and [[Velamcode]]. |
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==Village== |
==Village== |
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Agriculture is the primary source of income in the are ([[rubber]], [[arecanut]], pepper and coconuts). The village has schools (St. Mary’s H.S., Koodathai & St.Georges H.S. Velamcode). |
Agriculture is the primary source of income in the are ([[rubber]], [[arecanut]], pepper and coconuts). The village has schools (St. Mary’s H.S., Koodathai & St.Georges H.S. Velamcode). |
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The famous [[St.Mary's Orthodox Church, Maikavu|St. Mary's Orthodox Church]] is located here. [[Vattal Kurishu Palli]] is one of the major pilgrim centers. |
The famous [[St.Mary's Orthodox Church, Maikavu|St. Mary's Orthodox Church]] (മൈക്കാവ് പള്ളി) is located here. [[Vattal Kurishu Palli]] is one of the major pilgrim centers. |
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==Climate== |
==Climate== |
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*[[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. |
*[[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. |
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*[[Christmas]] |
*[[Christmas]] |
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*[[പള്ളിപ്പെരുന്നാള് ]] (Feast of [[St.Mary]]) is the local village festival, held on January 15. |
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*[[Easter]] |
*[[Easter]] |
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==Images== |
==Images== |
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Image:Natural View02.jpg|ചാമ്പങ്ങ |
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Image:Natural View01.jpg| |
Image:Natural View01.jpg|കൊക്കോ മരം |
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Image:Banana tree.jpg|വാഴ |
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Image:Farm land.jpg| |
Image:Farm land.jpg| പറങ്ങി മാങ്ങാ |
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Image:Farm land01.jpg| |
Image:Farm land01.jpg|തോട്ടം |
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Image:Jackfruit01.jpg|ചക്ക |
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Image:Arecanut Palm.jpg| |
Image:Arecanut Palm.jpg|അടയ്ക്ക മരം |
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Image:Nutmeg01.jpg|ജാതിക്ക |
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Revision as of 10:29, 8 July 2009
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11°24′11″N 75°58′37″E / 11.4030084°N 75.97682189°E
Maikave(മൈക്കാവ്) is a village in th Calicut district of Northern Kerala (Malabar), on average 4.1m above sea level and near a river. It is located near Thamarassery (about 7km away). Maikave is a scenic little town due to its proximity to mountainous areas to the east. The nearest towns are Kodenchery, Thamarassery, Koodathai and Velamcode.
Village
Agriculture is the primary source of income in the are (rubber, arecanut, pepper and coconuts). The village has schools (St. Mary’s H.S., Koodathai & St.Georges H.S. Velamcode).
The famous St. Mary's Orthodox Church (മൈക്കാവ് പള്ളി) is located here. Vattal Kurishu Palli is one of the major pilgrim centers.
Climate
Maikave has a humid climate with a very hot season extending from March to May. The main rainy season is during South West Monsoon, which starts in the first week of June and runs up to September. The North East Monsoon runs from the second half of October through to November. The average annual rainfall is 3266 mm. The best weather is found towards the end of the year, in December and January.
Festivals
- 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
- പള്ളിപ്പെരുന്നാള് (Feast of St.Mary) is the local village festival, held on January 15.
- Easter
Images
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ചാമ്പങ്ങ -
കൊക്കോ മരം -
വാഴ -
പറങ്ങി മാങ്ങാ -
തോട്ടം -
ചക്ക
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അടയ്ക്ക മരം -
ജാതിക്ക
