Padoli Bell Metal,Payyanur

Kerala arts and crafts are famous all over the world.When we visit to any of the temples in Kerala, what might strike us the most is the elegancy of artistic design work of the Temple idols, beautifully crafted lamps, huge bells, multi storied lamps etc on the temple compound. These crafts is an ancient art and tradition of Kerala, Popular craftsmen from Padoli who are well known for their traditional craft making skills make idols of deities in Bell Metal, Gold and Silver. 

Some of their popular works are Dashavatharam Lamp, Ramayanam Lamp, Lakshmi Lamp, Saraswati Lamp, Krishna Lamp, Multi-layered Lamp (Deepasthampam), Hanging Lamp (Thookkuvelakku) and other decorative designs in Bell Metal.

Padoli Govindan , a veteran craftsman

People at work

They used to refer Vedas and Upanishads and use our artistic creativity while making handcrafted Idols. The creative ideas emerged in the minds of craftsmen are then depicted on wax using hands. Using natural tools they make designs of the final product on the wax.

The wax model is then covered in four layers of clay and allowed to dry. This four layered mould is heated in a furnace to remove the wax, leaving cavity of the wax model. Melted Panchaloha metal is poured into the mould and it takes the shapes of the wax model. After cooling minimum of 6 hours, the outer mould is broken and then Panchaloha Idol is ready for final finishing work and polishing.

How to Reach:

Nearest Bus Stand : Payyanur

Nearest Railway Station:Payyanur

Nearest Airport:Mangalore,Kozhikode

Courtesy:Internet , Word of mouth 

Mangrove Trail of Payyannur, Kannur

Mangrove Trail of Payyannur, Kannur

The Mangrove Trail of Malabar is situated near Ezhimala in Kannur district offering close-up view of aquatic, plant, animal and bird life in the sanctuary. The main attraction of the Mangrove trail is the Mangroves ecosystem with the breathtaking landscape dominated by tidal creeks & waterways. This inter tidal ecosystem in Kannur, loosely described as the Mangrove Trail is an aquatic, Bird & Mangroves Sanctuary inhabited by a variety of fish, shrimps, crabs and some of the most sought after birds in the world. This is the first Mangrove Trail in India and the first aquatic, bird & Mangroves sanctuary located in the Kannur district of Kerala.

The popular sites in this trail (sanctuary) are Myna, Sparrows, Weaver Birds,, Horn bills, Quails, Kingfisher, water birds and Wildfowl’s. Rains bring in more adventure and Migratory birds like the Siberian cranes are sighted in this sanctuary during the rainy season in Kerala at this aquatic, bird & Mangroves sanctuary of Kannur . If luck favours one may also come across Sea Turtles & Otters. The Mangrove Trail of Malabar is also home to Mountain Squirrels, Porcupines, Mongoose, Jackals and a variety of reptiles. With a unique ecosystem of two high tides and two low tides each day, this terrain is tough to negotiate. The muddy swamps of the Mangrove trail add adventure to the journey and boating in the creeks is an unforgettable experience for the discerning traveller visiting Kannur, Kerala.

The tour inside this trail (including aquatic, bird & Mangroves sanctuary) takes about an hour and a half. This venture promotes Eco tourism in Kannur, Kerala. The local people have been employed in the Mangrove Trail (aquatic, bird & Mangroves sanctuary) and have been roped in as guides and oarsmen who also oversee the conservation of the sanctuary. This sanctuary in Payyanur, Kannur is a visiting place for the day trippers. There is a resting zone with visitors lounge in the sanctuary. There is no accommodation facility in the Mangrove Trail (aquatic, bird & Mangroves sanctuary) and visits to the Trail can be arranged by advance reservation through telephone or email. Accommodation can be arranged on request in nearby hotels, resorts, lodges & home stays in Bakel, Payyanur and Kannur as per the requirement of the visitors to this sanctuary. Special interest tours are arranged for birding in these Mangroves, aquatic & bird sanctuary.

Nearest Railway Station

Ezhimala / Payyanur (Distance 5 Km)

Nearest Bus Stop

Payyanur (Distance 5 Km)

Nearest Airport

Mangalore / Kozhikode

Courtesy : internet

Kavvayi Backwaters

Kavvayi Backwaters  ......!

Kavvayi Backwaters located near Payyannur is the third largest backwater in Kerala and the largest one in north Kerala. The Kavvayi Kayal(Backwaters) is dotted with several small and large islands. Valiyaparamba island is the largest among them and stretches over 16 km2.

From an ecological point of view the backwater of Kavvayi and its surrounding region is considered to be of significance. The backwater and the wetlands are home to a variety of fauna and flora. 

 

 

 Locally called as Kavvayi Kayal or the backwater of Kavvayi, this lesser known backwater of northern Kerala is the result of the five rivers viz. River Kavvayi and its tributary streams Kankol, Vannathichal, Kuppithodu, and Kuniyan.

 

  

Kavvayi backwater is named after the Kavvayi island close to payyannur. Kavvayi used to be an inland port and a major administrative center during the past centuries. Now the importance of Kavvayi island has diminished but still there are several educational institutions in this small island as a remnant of its years pride and glory. 

 

 

Another interesting sight that one could encounter while on the backwaters of Kavvayi are the nearly half a dozen of small and big islands. The backwater setting at Kavvayi is the biggest wetland in north Kerala with an area of roughly 37 sq km.
A boat ride ideally from Kotti-Kottappuram would enable a visitor to see and enjoy the many inspiring sights of Kavvayi Kayal.

 

 

 Location:50 kms north of Kannur.

 Nearest Railway Station:Cheruvathur, Neeleshwar

 Nearest Major Railway Station:Payyannur, Kanhangad

 Nearest Bus Station:Cheruvathur, Neeleshwar

 Nearest Major Bus Station:Payyannur, Kanhangad

courtesy:internet,word of mouth

Sugar Plant near Kannur......!

Sugar Plant near Kannur......! 






Diabetes has become a common problem among the young and old, and still remains a very serious threat to health. Having a diabetic in your family would mean that you have to follow a lot of diabetes care guidelines to ensure that your loved one stays healthy and continues with the same quality of life as before. Following the right guidelines for diabetes care can mean that your loved one stands lower chances of suffering from heart problems, stroke, nerve damage, eye disease, and kidney failure and gum diseases.

I found this Video very useful to all our viewers and their loved ones. Mr. Sudhakaran the person who is giving this treatment is not charging anything for this medicine.
He believes if it is given for "Money" it wont be affective for patients. If promoted it will be a great relief for all...... !


This Plant is available @ Valiyapoyil , Kodakkad in Kasargod District . This place is near to PAYYANUR.

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