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Pandiyan Kallu: A rock rising in the sea about 2 km from the Trikkannad
Temple, Pandiyankallu is an ideal spot for adventurous swimmers. Legend
has it that ship of one of the Pandiya Kings who attacked Trikkannad Temple
was converted into a rock.
Ananthapuram Lake Temple: (30 km from Bekal) This 9th century temple is the
only lake temple in Kerala and is the moolasthanam (original abode) of
Ananthapa-dmanabha, the deity of Sree Padmnabha Swami Temple,
Thiruvananthapuram.
Madhur Temple: (8 km North of Kasarasgod town) The Srimad Anantheswara
Vinayaka Temple, with its rich architecture and copper plate roofing, rises
majestically against the beautiful landscape of the Madhuvahini river.
Devotees throng here to worship God.The Temple is also beautiful because of its architectural style.
Nileswaram Palace: The cultural centre of the district, this was the seat of
the Nileswar Rajas. The Nileswaram palace today functions as the folklore
centre of the Department of Archaeology. The town is also famous for its
numerous shrines, temple festivals and the Kavil Bhavan Yoga and Cultural Centre which offers rejuvenation therapy and naturopathy treatments
like mud and herbal baths.

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