Thalakkulathur
Thalakkulathur | |
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village | |
![]() Palora Shiva Temple, Purakkattiri | |
Coordinates: 11°21′10″N 75°45′40″E / 11.35278°N 75.76111°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Kozhikode |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 29,388 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 673317 |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/palorasivakshethram/ |
Thalakkulathur is a small village near Kozhikode city on the road to Atholy.[1]
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census, Thalakkulathur had a population of 29388 with 13753 males and 15635 females.[1]
History
Thalakkulthur is supposed to have got this name from the pond used for ritualistic purposes by the priests of Zamorin dynasty located here.
Temples
- Vazhani Temple
- Thalakkulathoor Temple
- Vellikkulangara Temple
- Palod Shiva Temple
- Itharakkuni Shiva Temple
- Mattath Shiva Temple
- Purakkattiri Old Juma Masjidh
cherukattu kannikkan Shri Palora Shiva Temple
Shri Palora Shiva temple is a popular religious destination of Thalakkulathur. It is about two km west of Purakkittiri town. The road to the river takes you to the temple after crossing the newly built highway. There is a small underpass for crossing the highway. The temple is built inside a calm residential zone and has sylvan surroundings. It is east facing and is a little elevated from the road.
Image gallery
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Thalakulathur Temple in 1990
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Purakkattiri Bridge on the Airport Road
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Purakkattiri River
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Purakkattiri Highway junction
References
- ^ a b "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
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