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Meanvallam: This 25 feet height waterfalls is 8 kms away from Thuppanad Junction. Among the 10 steps of waterfalls only two can be accessed and the others remaining in dense forest. A mini-hydel project is also here. Punarjanani Guha: This natural tunnel situated 2 kms away from Thiruvillwamala Temple. the presiding diety Sree Rama of the temple is believed to be Swayambhoo. By performing Noozhal (Crawl through tunnel) all sins are washed away. The ritual is performed only one day in every year, on Guruvayoor Ekadeshi. woman are not allowed to Noozhal. Chittur Gurumadam: Located on the banks of the River Sokanasini (the destroyer of sorrows), this is a memorial to Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the author of Adhyatma Ramayana, who spent his last days here. A srichakra, some of the idols worshipped by him, a stylus, wooden slippers and a few old manuscripts are exhibited here. Thenari: It is believed that the waters of this natural spring, located in front of the old Sree Rama Temple here, is as sacred as the waters of the Ganges. Thiruvegappura Sankaranarayana Temple: This temple in Palakkad district dates back to the 14th century while its Koothambalam was probably added in the 15th or 16th century. The Ongallur Taliyil Shiva Temple: Situated near Pattambi, this temple has some of the most intricate laterite sculptures in Kerala. Jain Temple of Jainimedu: Situated on the western suburbs of Palakkad town, not far from the railway station this historic 32 feet long, 20ft. wide granite temple displays images of the Jain Thirthankaras and Yakshinis. The region around the temple, known as Jainimedu, is one of the few places in Kerala where the vestiges of Jainism have survived. It is at a Jain house here that poet Kumaranasan wrote his monumental poem, Veenapoovu (The Fallen Flower). The temple is built in Vadakkanthara on shores of Kalpathy river. Ayurveda CNS Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Research Center, Mezhathur, Tritala - 679 534, Kerala, India, Ph: [phone], 2272055, Fax: [phone], Email: [email protected], Web: www.cnsayurveda.com Accommodation Palakkad (0491) Hotel Fort Palace [email protected] Hotel Soorya City [email protected] 286 PALAKKAD|TRADITION AND DESTINATIONS 1050-3100 www.fortpalace.com 600-1500 www.sooryacity.com 2534621 2521831