Tirumanthamkunnu Temple
Malappuram district, Kerala
Thirumandhamkunnu Temple is a historically significant Hindu temple in Angadipuram, which was the capital of Valluvanad Rajavamsham, in Malappuram district, Kerala state, South India. The temple deity, Thirumandhamkunnil amma, was the paradevatha of the kings of Valluvanad, the local feudal kings ruled the area in the Middle Ages. The warriors of Valluvanad king set out from this temple to Thirunavaya, to participate in the famous Mamankam festival. A memorial structure called the chaver thara can be found in front of the main entrance of the Thirumanthamkunnu Temple.
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Where it is
Malappuram district, Kerala. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Angadipuram railway station (AAM), about 1 km by road.
- By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 40 km by road.
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