Madayipara
Madayipara
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avinash yadav
Munnar, India4 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
If you wanna spent some peaceful time let's come..not malls, shops, vehicles...just pure air❤️
Evening you can hear some peaceful songs from temples, and baanku vili from mosque.
Evening you can hear some peaceful songs from temples, and baanku vili from mosque.
Written November 15, 2020
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Jose T
Bengaluru, India698 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
Madayi para, a fort and a table top hill at a place called Madayi, right in the heart of the city – payyannur, Kannur, is a natural beauty.
View from each corner of this location is an experience, you can watch the wail way trail way from a long distance and its an awesome sight for those looking for photography trips.
Sun set was an awesome feel, view of the backwaters is just cannot describe with words.
Whichever direction you turn it’s another superb frame for your camera. Vehicle reaches to the top and not much to walk. It was an experience for sure.
This place is known for its bio diversity in terms of various species of grasses on the top, and do not destroy, try to protect our natural resources.
Best time is either early morning or evening time, day will be pretty hot as the place is quite open and nothing to cover up.
View from each corner of this location is an experience, you can watch the wail way trail way from a long distance and its an awesome sight for those looking for photography trips.
Sun set was an awesome feel, view of the backwaters is just cannot describe with words.
Whichever direction you turn it’s another superb frame for your camera. Vehicle reaches to the top and not much to walk. It was an experience for sure.
This place is known for its bio diversity in terms of various species of grasses on the top, and do not destroy, try to protect our natural resources.
Best time is either early morning or evening time, day will be pretty hot as the place is quite open and nothing to cover up.
Written November 7, 2016
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Yadhukrishnan
Hubli-Dharwad, India6 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
Let me come up what my visit lacked, above all, it was wrongly timed. It had to be between the months of August and September, it is said to be house to vast diversity of flora and fauna, migratory birds, awe-inspiring butterflies, green green meadows and an exquisit bouquet of flowers,its a "Para-para-PARADISE" in spring (thanks, Coldplay). You can actually drive into the flat spread hillock and to mention, there is good scope for some nice photography, your eyes would swim into the boundless miles of serenity all round. A nice aerial view of the nearby city could also be captured. Could spot 'remains' of a recent movie shoot, Suraj Venjaramood starred "Pedithondan". Its breathtaking serenity, awe-inspiring bio-diversity, gorgeous hillock, bright meadows, everything for no fee absolutely.
Written November 9, 2014
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ajapetrus
Mahe, India842 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Located at an altitude of about 47m above sea level in Pazhayangadi town of Kannur district, Madayipara offers certain unique attractions to everyone who visits this picturesque 600 acres of laterite plateau hillock in any season. The carpeted ground flora fascinates whenever one visits the laterite hillock. The fresh grass that sprouts soon after the new rain, covers Madayipara with a lush green carpet. This is followed by the flowering season and then from November to January, the whole plateau looks pinkish purple and later blaze in gold and then turn brownish. While certain flowers like the Kakkapoo (Lobelia alsinoides) that provide the blue and white carpet are seasonal (during the Onam season), the more common ones like the Polycarpaea corymbosa and Leucas aspera remain till the summer even. In extreme summer the grass on the rock begins to crumble, and is often burnt. The name ‘Eripuram’ for the eastern side of the rocky plateau (the Land of Burning Fire) may probably be due to these burning incidents.
History says that the Greeks, the Jews, the Portuguese and the Arabs have had their camps set up near this place and such remains stand testimony for these claims. For instance, the perennial pond 'Jutha Kulam' (the Jew's pond) is one, which the locals believe, bear witness to this history. Similarly, the few remnants of the Pazhayi Kotta (Old Fort /Madayi-kkotta) found towards the south-eastern side of the hillock is a testimony of the Kolathu-nadu kings. Madayipara, has once been an administrative hub of the kings of Ezhimala and Tippu Sultan is said to have signed some treaties near here with the British. It has been the headquarters of King Udaya Varma (1446-1475) of Kolathunadu and Cherusseri Namboothiri, the author of Krishna Gatha (a landmark in the Malayalam literature), was a court poet of Udaya Varma. The recitation of Krishna-ppaattu in Chingam month is still quite common today. The Palayam Maidanam (ground) in Madayipara is referred as the place where Hyder Ali and the army had camped during 1765 -1768 and there seems to have been a war during Tippu’s invasion here at Palayam Maidanam.
Major attractions on the hillock:
The whole table-top hillock with its unique biodiversity, scenic beauty and panorama (with seasonal variations) itself is a splendour.
The enchanting views of the Pazhayangadi township from the hillock, with adjoining Kuppam river (the Pazhayangadi Puzha) and the bridge.
The Ruins of the Madayi Fort, built by the Vallabha King of the Kolathu dynasty on the south-eastern side of the Madayipara. The view of the surroundings (as well as the trains passing by and the road traffic) from here is fascinating.
A thematic clay sculpture said to be erected here by the famous Artist & Sculptor of this part of Kerala, KKR Vengara.
A few ponds and wells scattered here. The Jew's pond (the remains of the ancient Jewish settlers) that always contain water in it and a couple of square wells that gets filled only in the rainy season are notable.
Madayi Sree Vadukunda Shiva Temple.
The Vadukunda Lake adjacent to the Vadukunda Shiva temple that never dries.
Thiruvarkadu Bhagavathi Temple (Madayi Kavu), considered to be the Mother of all Bhadrakali (the Fierce form of Bhagavathy) temples in North Kerala.
Arayal Thara in front of Madayi Kavu and the Temple Pond of Madayi Kavu.
The Sacred Grove near Madayi Kavu.
Some pictorial inscriptions, whose significance may be known to some historians.
The view of the distant Ezhimala beach from the South-western edge of Madayipara, where the rocky terrain has cracked all along the edge and the closed China Clay Mining unit of the Kerala Clays and Ceramics Products Ltd., below the hillock.
The golden sunset beyond the Ezhimala Hills witnessed from the edge here.
A tomb in the Northern side of the Road, called by some people as a temple.
Madayipara is very close to Pazahyangadi town and about 26 Km North of Kannur & 15 Km away from Taliparamba. Very well connected by buses and trains to Pazahyangadi from where plenty of auto rickshaws and taxis are available for hire.
The National Highway 66 from Mumbai, Panaji, Udupi and Mangaluru towards Taliparamba, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram is just 14.5 Kilometers (about 20 min. drive) North of Madayi at Pazhayangadi Road/Pilathara-Pappinisseri Road. The nearest Pazhayangadi Railway Stations is about two kilometres.
History says that the Greeks, the Jews, the Portuguese and the Arabs have had their camps set up near this place and such remains stand testimony for these claims. For instance, the perennial pond 'Jutha Kulam' (the Jew's pond) is one, which the locals believe, bear witness to this history. Similarly, the few remnants of the Pazhayi Kotta (Old Fort /Madayi-kkotta) found towards the south-eastern side of the hillock is a testimony of the Kolathu-nadu kings. Madayipara, has once been an administrative hub of the kings of Ezhimala and Tippu Sultan is said to have signed some treaties near here with the British. It has been the headquarters of King Udaya Varma (1446-1475) of Kolathunadu and Cherusseri Namboothiri, the author of Krishna Gatha (a landmark in the Malayalam literature), was a court poet of Udaya Varma. The recitation of Krishna-ppaattu in Chingam month is still quite common today. The Palayam Maidanam (ground) in Madayipara is referred as the place where Hyder Ali and the army had camped during 1765 -1768 and there seems to have been a war during Tippu’s invasion here at Palayam Maidanam.
Major attractions on the hillock:
The whole table-top hillock with its unique biodiversity, scenic beauty and panorama (with seasonal variations) itself is a splendour.
The enchanting views of the Pazhayangadi township from the hillock, with adjoining Kuppam river (the Pazhayangadi Puzha) and the bridge.
The Ruins of the Madayi Fort, built by the Vallabha King of the Kolathu dynasty on the south-eastern side of the Madayipara. The view of the surroundings (as well as the trains passing by and the road traffic) from here is fascinating.
A thematic clay sculpture said to be erected here by the famous Artist & Sculptor of this part of Kerala, KKR Vengara.
A few ponds and wells scattered here. The Jew's pond (the remains of the ancient Jewish settlers) that always contain water in it and a couple of square wells that gets filled only in the rainy season are notable.
Madayi Sree Vadukunda Shiva Temple.
The Vadukunda Lake adjacent to the Vadukunda Shiva temple that never dries.
Thiruvarkadu Bhagavathi Temple (Madayi Kavu), considered to be the Mother of all Bhadrakali (the Fierce form of Bhagavathy) temples in North Kerala.
Arayal Thara in front of Madayi Kavu and the Temple Pond of Madayi Kavu.
The Sacred Grove near Madayi Kavu.
Some pictorial inscriptions, whose significance may be known to some historians.
The view of the distant Ezhimala beach from the South-western edge of Madayipara, where the rocky terrain has cracked all along the edge and the closed China Clay Mining unit of the Kerala Clays and Ceramics Products Ltd., below the hillock.
The golden sunset beyond the Ezhimala Hills witnessed from the edge here.
A tomb in the Northern side of the Road, called by some people as a temple.
Madayipara is very close to Pazahyangadi town and about 26 Km North of Kannur & 15 Km away from Taliparamba. Very well connected by buses and trains to Pazahyangadi from where plenty of auto rickshaws and taxis are available for hire.
The National Highway 66 from Mumbai, Panaji, Udupi and Mangaluru towards Taliparamba, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram is just 14.5 Kilometers (about 20 min. drive) North of Madayi at Pazhayangadi Road/Pilathara-Pappinisseri Road. The nearest Pazhayangadi Railway Stations is about two kilometres.
Written March 29, 2019
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Manoj Kumar C V
Thrissur, India855 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
This located near Pazhayangadi about 35km fro Kannur in Kerala. It is known for it's Flora and fona. I visited this place in peak of mansoon in Kerala. It was locally stated that except in this season it offers plenty of flowers carpeting the Rocky (laterate)area. There is temple namely Madayi kavu. The property is under temple administration. There is a Siva temple at the far end of the area. One of it's kind. This gives a glimpse of the great Valley of Flowers in Utharakhand which I visited in 2015.....
Written July 22, 2018
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Sajin P
Bengaluru, India240 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
Best Time to visit: Monsoon time, Morning and evening hours.
A place which doesn't have much to see, but still will love spending time there. Green grasses, small small wild flowers, unlimited amount of lakes, water flowing through the road, the beautiful view of Ezhumala, arabian sea, Payangadi river and entire town, sun set. It is one of the best place to spend evening, and morning
A place which doesn't have much to see, but still will love spending time there. Green grasses, small small wild flowers, unlimited amount of lakes, water flowing through the road, the beautiful view of Ezhumala, arabian sea, Payangadi river and entire town, sun set. It is one of the best place to spend evening, and morning
Written September 19, 2016
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Ranjit Laxman
Thalassery, India233 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Madayipara is a vast stretch of rocky terrain at Pazhayangadi near Kannur in Kerala. The land has immense ecological importance because of its biodiversity of Flora and Fauna. Rare types of flowers are seen during the monsoon season around August - September creating a blue and white carpet all around the landscape. Different types of butterflies are seen during this period because of the numerous host plants. Lobelia alsinoides also known as Kakkapoo locally with a dark blue color is thickly grown here. The hillock of Madayipara, which carries several signs of historic relevance, is also a place important from a religious point of view. There are two temples located here. Here, a pond in the shape of a hand held mirror, connected to ancient jewish setllers is another historic attraction. Now the land is under threat of Clay mining, Tourism projects, Irresponsible vehicle riding which can wipe out the entire species in future.
Written August 3, 2016
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ranjit
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates26 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
A great place to visit particularly during the Monsoon season and just after monsoon when the whole hill top is blooming with white and yellow small wild flowers.
There are many birds species which you can see..Red and Yellow wattled Lapwing, Indian Roller, Egrets.
Overlooking the Arabian sea and Ezhimalla from here its a great place to breath fresh air and tranquility.
Also recommend to visit the Shiva Temple and Madai Kaavu temple which adds a devotional touch to your visit. Don't forget to ask the locals the folklore on how the Shiva temple and Madai temple came to this place..
There are many birds species which you can see..Red and Yellow wattled Lapwing, Indian Roller, Egrets.
Overlooking the Arabian sea and Ezhimalla from here its a great place to breath fresh air and tranquility.
Also recommend to visit the Shiva Temple and Madai Kaavu temple which adds a devotional touch to your visit. Don't forget to ask the locals the folklore on how the Shiva temple and Madai temple came to this place..
Written August 1, 2015
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Anand G
Kochi (Cochin), India2,074 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
The rave reviews and fancy photographs of this area is nothing but excessive hype about nothing. It is just an elevated plain. Certainly you get some very nice views but for a person familiar with the elevated laterite areas in Northern North Kerala, it was hardly impressive. I personally know of at least six other locations in the districts of Kannur and Kasaragode (not considered tourist spots by anyone) with similar views, scenery and view points. The whole area is sitting on millions of tons of high quality clay the economic value of it should exceed INR 800, 000 million!!! I can justify this figure for anyone interested. The unwanted hype about nothing has inhibited the possibility of utilization of such a treasure whose value could be more than the public debt of many states in the country. The presence of the two temples, one for Lord Shiva (a beautiful one which has undergone some expansion recently) and the more reputed Madayi kavu (of Goddess Bhadrakali) add value to the scenery here. Since I was here during noon hours yesterday, I could not visit the temples.
Written December 1, 2014
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Luckyknr
Kannur19 contributions
Apr 2013
A good scenic place to spend time in the evening especially in summer. It's beautiful. Lot of movies had been shot from here.
Written January 16, 2014
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simlan Borlakunta
Hyderabad, India
Planning to visit in April last week ...can I have this same view at that time
Written March 2, 2021
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