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

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Kanhirangad Vaidyanatha Temple

 

The temple is located at Kanhirangad, 6-km from Thaliprambu, on a hill top. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva in his Vaidyanatha (physician lord) form. The temple is regarded as one of the 108 ancient Shiva temples of Kerala. The deity is Shiva, facing east. Here the deity is self-incarnated and as the name (Vaidyanatha) implies, the deity is a celebrated Ayurveda physician. Bhagawathy, Ayyappan and Ganapathy are sub-deities. The deity is also commonly known as Kanhirangattappan (deity of Kanhirangad).

 

 The deity is Shiva, facing east. Here the deity is self-incarnated and as the name (Vaidyanatha) implies, the deity is a celebrated Ayurveda physician. Bhagawathy, Ayyappan and Ganapathy are sub-deities. The deity is also commonly known as Kanhirangattappan (deity of Kanhirangad)

Skin and eye diseases get cured here by offering Bhajan (singing of god-praising poems). 

 
The main offerings are Ksheeradhara (pouring of milk on the idol) and Jaladhara (pouring of water on the idol). 'Venna Nivedyam'( butter offring) is considered good for pregnancy difficulties.
Shivarathri is the main festival which is in the month of Kumbam (February/March). There is Aaru Nhayar (six Sunday) ceremony here. If the 6th day of any Malayalam month is on Sunday it is called Aaru Nhayar (six Sunday) and is considered auspicious. Thiruvathira is also celebrated on a large scale.

Lord Rajarajeswara is believed to bless Kanjirangad temple by his holy presence on these days. All sundays are important for darshan in this temple, but Sundays falling on the 6th of the Malayalam month are considered more auspicious for worship. It is believed that the temple tank has three wells full of herbs and a dip in the holy tank would cure of all the diseases.The drinking water served in side the temple should not be boiled as it may lose its herbal properties. There is a "Kanhiram" tree in front of the temple whose leaves are not bitter.

 

Two Teyyam deities are also performed in this temple. Ullattil Bhagavathi and Katakulangara Bhagavathi. These theyyams are believed to be the watch and ward staff of Sri Kanhirangattappan. Ullattil Bhagavathi performing her duty while always on move and the other Bhagavathi always sitting stable in her seat.

Nearest Bus Stand : Thaliparamba

Nearest Railway Station :Kannur, Pazhayangadi

Nearest Airport :Kozhikode,Mangalore

courtesy:internet,word of mouth