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Thunchan Memorial
Birth place of Thunchath Ezhuthachan

Thunchan Memorial, Tirur: This is the birth place of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the
father of Malay-alam language. On Vijayadasami day, many come here for
vidyarambham, the ceremony in which children are initiated into learning. The
iron stylus with which Ezhuthachan wrote his texts on palm leaves and the
ancient Kanjira tree under which he composed his poems are treasured exhibits
here. Ph: 0493 2429666
Adayanpara: (15 km from Nilambur) Located in the Kurumbalangode Village of Nilambur taluk, Adayanpara is famous for its water falls and the
splendour of its lush jungles.
Kottakkal: (12 km South-West of Malappuram) Kottakkal is known as the
abode of Ayurveda, the Science of Life in Kerala.This small town is home
to the famed Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, one of the pioneer institutions of
Ayurveda, the traditional system of health and medicine, in Kerala.
Founded in 1902 by Vaidyaratnam P.S. Warrier, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala
has branches all over the state as well as in Delhi and Chennai. One of
the best Ayurvedic centres in the state, the Aryavaidyasala runs an Ayurvedic
research centre, a nursing home and a hospital. The chief physician can
be consulted only by appointment made at least 10 days in advance.
Accommodation options at the nursing home include family blocks, double
rooms, single rooms and suites.
Thirurangadi: This is the place which witnessed the 1921 Malabar Mutiny.
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