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Heritage Of Kerala
Wayanad
Compiledby
Department of Town and Country Planning
Government of Kerala

August 2014
I&PRD

Editor-in-Chief
MiniAntonyIAS
Director, Information & Public Relations Department

Co-ordinating Editor
C RameshKumar
Addl. Director I&PRD

Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Sudhir S
Deputy Director,I&PRD

Editor
XavierPrimusRajanMR
Deputy Director (Retd.), I&PRD

Asst. Editor
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Design & Layout

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Printed at St. Joseph's Press, Thiruvananthapuram

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Contents
Foreword 7
Preface 8
Introduction 9
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 FOREWORD

Wayanad has a unique geography and a unique past. Traces of

ancient ways of life, still survive intact amongst the tribes here. Relics
found in different parts of Wayanad speal< eloquently of the rich
prehistoric era of this tiny hill district. Conflicts with the British started
in this region. Pazhassi Raja and his men fought against the British
from Wayanad in the late 18 th century.
The historical remnants discovered at various parts of Wayanad
speal< of a rich culture and heritage. Those remnants and monuments
preserved in the district reveal that Wayanad had witnessed several
important historic events, with linl<s to the history and tradition of the
entire region.
This is the second in the series of the Heritage of Kerala listings of
the Town and Country Planning Department, which is being published
by the Department of Information & Public Relations. The first, was on
Thiruvavanthapuram.
The scope and value of this bool< is immeasurable. It is useful as
a record and reference material on the archechology and heritage of
Wayanad district and as a source of authentic information for research
scholars, students and tourists.
Mini Antony IAS,
Editor-in-Chief &
Director,
lnformation & Public Relations
Department

Thiruvananthapuram
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 PREFACE
Heritage is the expression of cultures and historical records of a society.
It builds the identity of a country, a state or a region.There can be little or no
socially sustainable development without preserving cultural continuity.
Preserving heritage is an essential element in helping present and future
generations retain their natural and acquired patrimony.

l(erala abounds with many architectural monuments-prehistoric

megaliths, tombs, caves/ temples, mosques, churches, theatres, houses, palaces
and public buildings, built and renovated over centuries, representing a
panorama of architectural development. As advised by the Art and Heritage
Commission, the Department of Town and Country Planning has made an
earnest effort to identify such buildings and precincts in l(erala. The district
of Wayanad, a popular tourist destination of the state, speal< of a rich
prehistoric era, the remains of which are found throughout the district.

This pulolication lists the various historic remnants and heritage

monuments in Wayand. The study conducted by this department has covered
the entire area of the district and all buildings, precincts of heritage value
and natural heritage to be preserved have been documented. The
documentation thus carried out have all the basic data pertaining to the
precinct, its history, the status of the building or precinct, its accessibility etc.
Though not exhaustive, the attempt is laudable. The subject being too
complex, errors might have crept into the details collected. It is expected
that this bool< will enable the public to gets sensitised on the need for
conserving the rich built-heritage for future generations.

Sri. A.P.M. Mohammed Hanish IAS

Secretary to Government, Local Self Government Department and
Chairman, Art and Heritage Commission
Government of l(erala

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 INTRODUCTION
wayanad, one of the northern most districts in the state, is situated on
an elevated picturesque terrain on the crest of western Ghats at about 700
to 2100 m above the mean sea level. The district with a considerable share
of forest, is the homeland of the tribal folks of the state. wayanad was part
of l(ozhil<ode and l(annur districts until it was formed on rst Nov 19g0.

The hilly terrain mal<es wayanad distinctive in the state. spread

over an area of about 2l3l sq.km., the district has a considerable amount
of forest cover. l(abani of wayanad is one of the east flowing river of the
State. The district has the maximum share of tribal population and is
referred to as the homeland to many tribal folks. Relics found in different
parts of Wayanad speak of a rich prehistoric era for this tiny hill district.
wayanad had a unique geography and ways of life, traces of which survive
intact amongst the tribes of wayanad and in the remains found throughout
the district.

According to archaeologists, a civilization had existed in wayanad about

3000 years before christ. The rock carvings of Edakkal have been proved
to be of 5000 years old. The Thiruneily temple and its premises is said to
have been a town similar to l(odungailoor, about 1500 years ago. It has
also been established that conflicts with the British were to start first in
this region. Pazhassi Raja and his men fought against British from wayanad
in the late years of l8th century. pazhassi Raja and ripu Sulthan are two
prominent figures who influenced the history of wayanad. Later the
colonisation of British in the region paved way for organised agriculture
and which in turn lead to large-scale migration to the district from other
parts of the State. Scripts on the heritage of wayanad are available only
after the establishment of the British rule in the region. The period before
this is a dark era and the history of this period can be traced only from the
ruins and remnants that lays scattered all along, here.

Traditional tribal huts and tribal hamlets are fast disappearing from
wayanad, which indeed form part of the culture and tradition of this hill
district. The rehabilitation and improvement programmes of Government
agencies at different point of time have often altered the traditional
character of theses settlements.
Wayanad district has three talul<s namely Vythiri, Sulthan Bathery and
Mananthavady. The listing of the heritage buildings and precincts that are
furnished in the report is talul< wise. The listing of Vythiri taluk is given first
and is followed by the Sulthan Bathery and Mananthavady talul<s. Within the
talul< they are listed in alphabetical order.
A Reference Number has been assigned to each of the listed building
and precinct for conveniently locating them. The number assigned to the
precinct or building in the listing, is indicative of their location, category and
its number in the series. There are four characters in the reference number;
'W', for the district Wayanad. The second character indicates the talul<; 'l'
for Vythiri Talul<;'ll' for Sulthan Bathery Talul< and 'lll' for Mananthavady
Talul<. The next one shows the type where 'N' is for Natural Heritage,'M' for
Mosque,'T'for Temple, and'C'for Church and "Oth" for any other type. Lastly,
the digits in the Reference Number indicate the serial number of the precinct.

This publication aims to create awareness on the relics of the district of

Wayanad. Also, an attempt has been made here to document a typical tribal
settlement located within the forest area. The data presented in this volume
was collected during 2003-05 through primary surveys, secondary data
collection. Experts on the subject, local people as well as officials of local self
government institutions were also consulted for collecting all available
information. The efforts tal<en by Smt. Girija.l(.S, Town Planner, Smt. Ann
Jacob, Senior Town Planner, Smt. Durga S.J., Deputy Town Planner, Smt.
Mitzie Thomas, Deputy Town Planner of the office of the Chief Town Planner,
Thiruvananthapuram and the supporting staff of the District Town Planning
Office, Wayanad deserve special mention.

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Chief Town Planner

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The Chain Tree .................
Chembra Peak......... .............. 13
Government Hospita!, Vythiri ............14
Krishna Gowder's House At Maniyankode ........15
Kurumbala Kotta ...............16
Meenmutti Water Falls.
Pookkode Lake......... .......... 1g
Santhinatha Swami Jain Temple .............. ...........19
Soochippara Water Falls ......... ............20
St. Francis Xavier's Church, Meppady. ................21
St. John's C.S.I.Church, Vythiri ...........22
St.Joseph Church, Vythiri ...................23
Sub Registrar Office, Vythiri ..............24
Thaliyola Ligithangal (Palm leaf manuscripts) ................... 25
Uma Maheswara Temple ....................26
Dharma Sastha Temple, Arimula ...27

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In the late 18ft century, there was no road to Wayanad from Kozhikode. One had to trek from
down hill to Lakkidi to reach Wayanad. As the legend goes, a British engineer was on the
look out to form a road to lnkkidi and an adivasi youth, by name Karianthandan guided the
engineer, through the rough terrain. According to the legend, the engineer, shot the adivasi
guide, after finding the route, to take credit of this discovery and the spirit of this adivasi
youth constantly haunted subsequent travelers. It is further believed that a priest later
chained this troublesome spirit to this tree.

The chain tree located at Lakkidi, the gate way of Wayanad, by the side of N.H. 166, is a
tourist attraction.

Reference No wt.oth01
Gategory Listed Precinct
Age 157 years
Survey No 187/rB

Village Vythiri
Local Body Vythiri
Taluk Vythiri
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This 2100 m. high peak of Chembra offer one of the spectacular scenes of Wayanad. It can
be reached after trekking for about a day from Meppadi. The surroundings of chembra
peak offers amazingvisuals.

The tallest summit of the region, chembra peak is located near Meppadi, about 13 km.
South-East of Kalpetta Town and is a tourist destination

Reference No WI.N 02
Category Listed Precinct
Survey No 211(BL.No.27)

Village Kottapadi
Local Body Meppadi
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Government
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This builing was constructed in the year 1865. Its architectuial style is different from that
of other buildings of the same period. Instead of roofing tiles, iron sheets are used'
Another unique feature is the large round columns along the front verandah. The arched
entrance to the building, its fireplace and chimneys also deserves special mention.

This listed building is about a kilometer away from Vythiri to the Eastern side of the
NH766. It currently accommodates the Taluk Hospital.

Reference No WI.B 03
Category Listed building
Age 147 years
Survey No 286t2

Village Kunnathidavaka
Local Body Vythiri
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Government
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Krishna Gowder, born in 1860, had played a vital role in shaping wayanad. He rose to
respectable social status from an ordinary family with his hard work and dedication. His
efforts to uplift the tribes of Wayanad are remarkable and praiseworthy. He buitd the
Ananthanatha temple at Puliyarmala. Krishna Gowder's house is about 150 years old. This
long structure with high roof and high slope makes it unique. The large open front yard of the
house is a distinctive feature.

This house of Krishna Gowder is at Maniyankode, about 4 km. west of Kalpetta town

Reference No WI.B 04
Category Listed building
Age 157 years
Survey No 238

Village Kalpetta
Local Body Kalpetta
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Private
On the ruins of an old temple belived to be the hide-out of Veera Pazhassi Raja, in the
valleys of the Kurumbala Kotta ,a temple has been erected. This is Kurumbala Kotta.

Kurumbala Kotta is located at Venniyode, in Kottathara panchayat.

Reference No WI.B 05
Category Listed building
Age 807 years
Survey No 51/1(BL.No.9)

Village Kottathara
Local Body Kottathara
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Government
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Meenmutti waterfhll is the largest and most spe ctacular in Wavanad. The unique feature
of this fall is that water fhlls from a hei-eht of .100 rn o\rer three sta-res. One has to trek
through 2 km ofjungle track to reach rhis warer thlls.

The Meenmutti water talls is in Cholacly river, about 2 km off Chithragiri besicle the Ooty
main road. This is a favourite tourist location.

Reference No : WI.N 06
Category Listed Precinct
Age 807 years
Survey No 55 BL.No.33)

Village Mooppainadu
Local Body Mooppainadu
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Government
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This perennial freshwater lake is situated at an elevated picturesque setting surrounded

by evergreen forests. The Pookkode lake is an ideal picnic spot in Wayanad. This
natural lake has aflareaof 8 hectares and an average water depth of 10m.

Pookkode lake is about half a km off the N.H.766 near Vythiri.

Reference No WI.N 07
Category Listed Precinct
Survey No 180/3

Village Kunnathidavaka
Local Body Vythiri
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Government
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The Santhinatha Swami Jain temple at VenniyoJe is believed to have been built by the
Jains who migrated to Wayanacl. This place was one of the important trade centres of the
Jains and the Jains at Venniyode were traditionrlly known as Tharakans. This temple is
ntrrr mlrnagcd b) c lrusl.

The Santhinatha Swami Jain temple is locat,:d at Venniyode about 4 km West of

Kambalakkad.

Reference No WI.T 08
Category Listed building
Age 507 years
Survey No 35713 (BL.No.9)

Village Kottathara
Local Body Kottathara
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Private
The Soochippara water falls, also known as Sentinal Rock falls, is a very popular leisure
destination in Wiryanad. The stretches of waterfalls which ranges at place from 30 to 100 m.
height, is il treat to the eyes . The pool below is suitable fbr water rafiing. swimming and
bathing.

The Soochippara water falls, is about 2 km from the Meppadi - Chooralmala road. deviating
from the NH 766 at Chundale.

Reference No WI.N 09

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Survey No
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323 (BL.No.32)

Village Vellarimala
Local Body Mooppainadu
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Government
This Latin Catholic Church is said to be one among the three very old catholic churches of
Wayanad. The French missionaries who arrived in Wayanad established this church. This
Church is also called Thonippally.

st. Francis xavier's church is at Meppady, about 8 km South-East of Kalpetta town

Reference No wr.c 10
Category Listed building
Age 137 years
Survey No 289t6,289n
(BL.No.27)

Village Kottappadi
Local Body Meppady
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Private

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St.John'sCSlChurchisoneofthethree oldestCSlchurches of \\hr,anad.Thischurch

was established in the year 187-5 and at that tirne. there uhere on1r, 12 families in the
parish to be served by the church.

The St. John's C S I Church is located b-v the sid,r of NH 766 at Vvthiri.

Reference No wt.c It
Category Listed building
Age 137 years
Survey No 300/1B

Village Kunnathidavaka
Local Body Vythiri
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Private
The St. Joseph's Latin catholic church Vythiri, is believed to be the first Latin catholic
church in Wayanad. This church was established by French missionaries in 1845 under
the Mysore diocese

This church is located at Vythiri by the side of NH 766.

Reference No wt.c 12
Category Listed building
Age 167 years
Survey No L26n

Village Kunnathidavaka
Local Body Vythiri
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Private
The British constructed this building in the year I 86-5 lbr accommodating the office of the
Registrar. This tile roof'ed building has long velandahs all around it. The most attractive
feature of this building is the provisions for temperature control. There is a fireplace, within
the building and the fire place is connected to copper sheets laid along the building floor to
spread heat unifonnly in the room.

This building is located at Vythiri to the west of l-H 766.

Reference No WI.B 13
Category Listed building
Age 147 years
Survey No 289

Village Kunnathidavaka
Local Body Vythiri
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Government
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These palm leaf manuscripts found in "othayothu Tharavadu,, are believed to be

about 500 years old. Apart from these, scripts on bamboo reeds have also been
preserved by this family. These heritage documents are now preserved in othayothu
Tharavadu itself.

othayothu Tharavadu is located near pongini Bhagavathy temple, about 1km. off
the Meenangadi- Panamaram road.

Reference No WI.0rn 14
Category Listed documents
Age 507 years
Survey No 98/t (BL.No.12)
Village Kaniyambetta
Local Body Kaniyambetta
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Private
 The Uma Maheswara Temple is a Vishnu templ,: constructed about 807 years ago. This
ternple is constructed in stones and the constru.:tior.t style is similar to the Vishnugudi
at Puthangadi and Janardhana temple at Ganapathy kol1y.

The tempie is located about 5 kn.r off Kalpetta Municipal town along the Kalpetta
Meppadi road.

Reference No : WI.T 15
Category : Listed building
Age : 807 years
Survey No :1102
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This ternple is believed to have been built about 607 years a-go. The inscriptions on the walls
of the temple read that it has been rebuilt in A.D. L'.16. The main deitl,is Lord Dharma Sastha
and a r-rnique feature of the terrrple is the posture of the main deit1, which is similar to the
posture of Budha.

The ternple is located atArimula, about 7 km. Sor,th-West of Kenichira beside the Kenichira
- Kariampadi road.

Reference No WI.T 16
Category Listed building
Age 507 years
Survey No 519 (BL.No.I4)

Village Kaniabatta
Local Body Kaniabatta
Taluk Vythiri
0wnership Private

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Ananthanadha Swami Jain Temple,Varadoor ...........30
Cheengeri Para ......... ..................31
Chulliyod Kotta ........32
Edakkal Caves ...........33
Forest Inspection Bungalow, Pakkam ......34
Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery ....................35
Kuruva Island ...........36
Muniyara ...................37
Mariyamman Kovil, Sulthan Bathery ........38
Maha Ganapathy Temple, Sulthan Bathery.... ...........39
Mavilamthode - Memorial of Pazhassiraja.......... ......40
Pakkam Kotta ...........41
Ponmudi Kotta .........42
Rampalli Temple ruins........ ......43
Koloor Temple Ruins .................44
Seetha Devi, Lava - Kusa Temple ..............45
Siva Temple Manikavu............... .................46
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Wayanad district is the homeland of the tribes of the state. The tribal settlements are scattered
and they are found almost every where in the district. The traditional huts of the tribes of
Wayanad have many distinctive features. The huts are mostly square in shape and in
groups.

The hut walls are built in mud and Bamboo reeds are used to reinforce the walls. The roofing of
these tribal huts are done by a type of grass, found locally. The openings of the huts are small
and low. One has to bow to enter them. The shutters of the openings are also done using
Bamboo reeds. It is notable that the huts of the tribes are exceptionally clean.

The tribal huts documented here are located in "Ambethekkare" colonv within the Sulthan
Bathery forest a.rea, about12 km. from Sulthan Batherv.

Reference No : WII.B OI
Category Listed building
Survey No 4261L to 42616

Village Pulpally
Local Body Pulpally
Taluk S. Bathery
0wnership Private

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This teniple had been renovated to the present state in the year 1997. A f'ew yeilIS r-lgo a script
of the year 1 606 have been recovered fiom the tem rle and it read that, the script was inscribed 3
on a Friday gf May and the inscriptions have th,: details of gitts given by "Lalithappan". j
griindson of "Bommarasan of Karkulam Aramana Basthi. The gitis were given to the Jain
temples of Sulthan Bathery. Puthan-eadi. Venniyod,:. Mananthavady. Pallikunnu and Echome.
This Jajn temple was at Echome near Panamaram pt ior to the shifting of the temple to Varadoor.

The Ananthanatha swami temple is beside the Parramaram - Meettansadi road. about 6 km'
South-East of Panamaram.

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Reference No :WII.T 02
Category Listed building
Age 507 years
Survey No 360/2 (BL.No.8)

Village Poothadi
Local Body Poothadi
Tal uk S. Bathery
0wnership Government
Cheengeri Para, also called Phantom rock is one huge rock resting over another. It is called
Phantom rock because of it's skull shaped head. Cheengeri Para and it's surroundings offer
excellent picnic and photo opportunities.

Cheengeripara is located near Ambalavayal about 10 k.m south of Meenangadi along the
Meenangadi- Ambalavayal road.

Reference No :WII.N 03
Category Listed Precinct
Survey No 298trALA

Village Ambalavayal
Local Body Ambalavayal
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government

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Chulliyod Kotta is believed to be one among the different forts owned by "Wayanadan
Kelu" a Veda ruler of Wayanad. The Chultiyod Kotta is completely dilapidated now and
one can find the remains of the trenches, a temple and a lamp post in the premises.

The Chulliyod Kotta is located beside the Sulthan Bathery - Ambalavayal road about
12km. West of Sulthan Bathery.

Reference No WII.B 04
Category Listed Precinct
Age 807 years
Survey No 449tzAL

Village Nenmeni
Local Body Nenmeni
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Private
one huge rock resting over two rocks have formed this 30m. long, 15m. wide and 10m. high
cave. Stone scripts in various forms are etched along the cave walls.

It is believed that this pre historic cave was formed due to some seismic activity in this region.
The etchings found on the walls ofthe cave draw the attention ofhistorians and archeologists.
According to them, the engravings of the cave are about 5000 years old. It is assumed that the
Edakkal caves had been inhabited at various stages in history. The name "Edakkal" was
evolved from "Edakkallu" which in Malayalam means, a stone in between two other stones.

The Edakkal caves are in Ambukuthy hills located at Edakkal near Ambalavayal, about 25 km.
east of Kalpetta, the district head quarters. The caves are situated about 1200 m above mean
sea level and are accessed only by trekking about a kilometer from Edakkal.

Reference No WII.N 05
Category Listed Precinct
Age 5007 years
Survey No 215/1A1A

Village Nenmeni
Local Body Nenmeni
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government
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Situated within the forest, this listed building is a matchless wooden structure with tiled roof
and handrails all around. It has been erected on large wooden post for elevation and better
visibility. The structure is partially damaged now and it appears to have been an open
watchtower. This Inspection Bungalow of Pakkam is currently in a ruined state. This bungalow
is believed to have been built in 1520 AD.

The Pakkam inspection bungalow is located about 150m off the Pulpally - Mananthavady
road.

Reference No WII.B 06
Category Listed Precinct
Age 492 years
Survey No 332 (BL.No.I)

Village Pulpally
Local Body Pulpally
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government
The Jain temple of Sulthan Bathery is one of the most important land marks which testifies the
presence of Jains in this region during its hoary past. This temple is believed to have been
constructed by the Jains who migrated to Wayanad from the neighboring states of Tamil Nadu
and Karnataka. The temple was partly destroyed during the invasion of rippu Sulthan.
Tippu Sulthan used this temple as a battery (ammunition store) for his army in Malabar and the
place originally known as Ganapathi Vattam, later came to be known as "sulthan's Battery" or
Sulthan Bathery.

Constructed over a stone base, the temple stflicture has a length of 25m. width of 7.5m. and
height of 4m. The stone columns around the temple have ornamental engravings and its roof is
of stone slabs.

This 14 th century stone remple is by the side of NH 766, at sulthan Bathery.

Reference No :WII.T 07
Category Listed building
Age 607 years
Survey No 643t2

Village Sulthan Bathery

Local Body Sulthan Bathery
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government
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This 950 acre uninhabited Kurava island is fully covered by evergreen forest. The island
is on one of the tributaries of the eastward bounded Kabani river. The forest stretches of
the island are inhabited by several rare species of birds, herbs and orchids. This cool, calm
island located in North Wayanad, is visited by hundreds of tourists every day.

Kuruva island, located about 15 k.m. East of Mananthavady, is a tourist attaraction.

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Category Listed Precinct
Survey No 424|L

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Muniyara is a prehistoric stone vault used for burying people. These stone burial vaults
are believed to be about 5007 years old. Remnants of stone age tools and pottery have been
discovered from these cellars and presently they have been displayed in the Wayanad
Heritage Museum at Ambalavayal.

These prehistoric stone vaults have been discovered at various excavation sites at
Ayiramkolly, Kuppakolly etc. around the valleys of Ambukuthy hills in Nenmeni panchayat.
They have also been discovered from the valleys of Chembra peak in Meppadi panchayat,
Pathirippara valley in Meenangadi panchayat and Mangalamkarppu near Chulliyode.

Reference No wil.oth 09
Category Listed building
Age 5007 years
Survey No 2r5l1A1A

Village Nenmeni
Local Body Ambalavayal
Tal uk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Private
The Mariyamman Kovil, dedicated to Goddess Mariyamma is about 1007 years old. The
temple walls have been constructed with stone slabs. A stone inscription is also found near
the temple and according to Archeologists and Historians, the inscriptions indicates that
Wayanadwasundertheruleof CheraRajasfrom9AD to 12AD.Theinscriptions foundhere
are similar to those of Thirunelli temple and Veliyambam Kotta in Wayanad.The annual
festival of Mariyamman temple is attended by thousands of people from Wayanad and the
neighbouring areas.

The temple is located by hte side of NH 766, about 1 km. West to Sulthan Bathery.

Reference No WII.T IO
Category Listed building
Age 1007 years
Survey No 526 (BL.No.18)

Village Sulthan Bathery

Local Body Sulthan Bathery
Tal uk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Private
The Maha Ganapathy temple at Sulthan Bathery is believed to belong to the 12ft century.
Before the invasion of Tippu Sulthan, this place was known as Ganapathivattam. History
shows that most of the laad in this area had been under the possession of this temple. The
temple seen today is a reconstructed one in 1912.

Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrated in January every yea.r is the main festival of the temple.

Maha Ganapathy temple is located at the central area of Sulthan Bathery.

Reference No WII.T 11
Category Listed building
Age 807 years
Survey No 579t2
(BL.No.18)

Village Sulthan Bathery

Local Body Sulthan Bathery
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Private

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Pazhassi Raja was one of the earliest Indian kings who fought against the Britishers in
India. He resorted to Guerrilla warfare and died a marryr. According to history on November
30'h of 1805 late in the night, a team lead by Babar, the Sub collector of Malabar norlh
division, started for Pulpally to trace the Pazhassi in his hideouts. Next morning they had
an encounter with Pazhassi and his men at Mavilamthode near Pulpally. In this encounter,
Pazhassi was killed. It is also believed that Pazhassi Raja committed suicide, when he was
sure to be killed.

Aplatform has been erected, at this site where Veera Pazhassi breathed his last.

This memorial is located off the Pulpally - Seetha Mount road, aboutl km. North-East of
Pulpal1y.

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Reference No wil.oth 12
Category Listed Precinct
Age 207 years
Survey No 358/1A1A1A

Village Padichira
Local Body Pulpally
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government
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It is believed that about 600 years ago. Wayanac was under the rule of the Veda clynasty.
Arippan and Vedan were the last of the Vedas tc rule Wayanad. The land to the North of
Pananlaratn river was under the rule olArippan and that to the Scluth of the river belonge<l
to the Vedan.
The Pakkam Kotta belonged to the Veda rulers. 'lhe Kotta locatecl in the forest. is now an
important center of worship of the Kuruma tribes of Wayanad.

Pakkam Kotta is about 7 km South-west of Pulrally, within pulpally fbrest area.

Reference No : WII.T 13
Category Listed Building
Age 607 years
Survey No 332 (BL.No.t)

Village Pulpally
Local Body Pulpally
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
Ownership Government
Ponmudi is a hillock near the Ambukuthy hills of Nenmeni Panchayat. A few temple ruins
such as temple foundations in laterite, walls in Vennakkallu and some clay sculptures have
been excavated from here. The excavated clay sculptures resemble the rock carvings of
Edakkal caves.
It is believed that this temple had been dedicated to Lord Parthasarathy and the Kottayam
Raja had given possession of this temple and premises to the Kuruma and Kurichia tribes
of Wayanad.
It is believed that Ponmudi Kotta and Edakkal caves had been inhabited in the same era.

The Ponmudi Kotta is about 12km South-West of Sulthan Bathery.

Reference No WII.B 14
Category Listed Precinct
Age 5007 years
Survey No 215/1A1A

Village Nenmeni
Local Body Ambalavayal
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government
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The Rampalli temple ruins are merely a few stones found scattered in the forest. According
to local legend, the Rampalli temple is connected with myths related to lord Sree Rama.
The remains excavated here are similar to those of Koloor temple found near Naikkatty.
The remains prove that the idols of the temple have been sculpted by using locally
available stone; Vennakkallu.

The remains of Rampalli temple are found in the forest area near Thakarappadi along the
NH 766, about 10 km East of Sulthan Barherv.

Reference No :WII.T 15
Gategory Listed Precinct
Age 607 years
Survey No 1 (BL.No.t5)
Village Naikatty
Local Body Noolpuzha
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government

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Among the ruins of the temple found in the forest are various idols carved in locally found
stone 'Vennakkallu'. Most of these remains have been burnt to ashes in the forest fire
which broke out here about 30 years ago. This area was pafi of Karnataka state before
the reorganisation of the states and the temple is believed to have been the worship
center of Veda Goudar of Karnataka

The temple remains are found about 6 km East of Sulthan Bathery near Naikatti, by the
side of NH766.

Reference No WII.T 15
Category Listed Precinct
Age 807 years
Survey No 1 (BL.No.I5)

Village Naikatty
Local Body Noolpuzha
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government
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This is the only known temple dedicated to Lava and Kusa, the sons of Lord Rama.
According to the local legends, the temple and the premises have connections with many
important episodes of Ramayana. The temple traditionally have been permitting entries
to devotees from a1l faiths. It has been a favoured shrine of the Great Pazhassi Raja. The
annual festival here is celebrated between January 2"d arrd 7ft every year.

The temple is constructed in the traditional architectural style of Kerala. The main shrine
is centrally located and it is roofed with copper tiles.

Seetha Devi, Lava- Kusa temple is situated at Pulpally.

Reference No WII.T 17
Category Listed building
Age 407 years
Survey No 505/1(BL.No.6)

Village Pulpally
Local Body Pulpally
Taluk'' Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Pulpally Devaswom

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The stone structure of the Manikkavu Siva Temple and its location on a hill side make it one of
the rare temples of Kerala. The temple structure is so small that a priest can hardly enter it to
perform the rituals. A unique feature of the temple is that a forest stream passing by the temple
side, perpetually washes the idol of the temple, keeping it pure all through.

The Manikkavu Siva temple is at Choothupara, about 6km. North of Meenangadi.

Reference No WII.T 18
Gategory Listed building
Age 1007 years
Survey No 154 (BL.No.20)

Village Purakkadi
Local Body Meenangadi
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Devaswom
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Stone temple ruins found about half a kilometer away from the poothady Siva Temple
is believed to be the original site of this Temple.This stone temple is believed to be
about 800 years old .
Poothadi has three shrines and the Siva temple is the most important one. This
shrine is believed to be about 307 years old.

This temple is located at Poothadi, about 16 km North of Meenangadi.

Reference No :WII.T t9
Category Listed building
Age 307 years
Survey No 188 (BL.No.08)

Village Poothadi
Local Body Poothadi
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Devaswom
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This is the only temple in Wayanad dedicated to Lord Sree Rama. Apart from Sree Rama,
the temple has shrines of Seetha Devi, Lava - Kusa and Hanuman. It is believed that
Sree Rama and Seetha devi along with Lava and Kusa have stayed at Ponkuzhy. There
is a pond called Seetha Kulam near this temple with many myths associated with Seetha
Devi. The Ponkuzhy temple is a most favored shrine of various tribes of Wayanad.

This Temple is located by the side of NH 766, about 18 km East of Sulthan Bathery at
Ponkuzhy near the Karnataka border

Reference No WII.T 20
Gategory Listed building
Age 607 years
Survey No 66,49|t
(BL.N0.15,35)

Village Naikatty
Local Body Noolpuzha
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Private
St.Thomas Jacobite Syrian Church was built by the Christians who migrated to this
region from Travancore in the year 1930.This church is said to be the 1., church in
Malabar established by the Orthodox Syrians. The Church building is a single storied
structure with tiled roofing. The Church has been built in theyear 1932.

This church is about 6 km. off Sutthan Bathery near Malankara, by the side of the
Sulthan Bathery-Nenmeni road.

Reference No :WII.C 21
Category Listed building
Age 67 years
Survey No 563/1ArA

Village Nenmeni
Local Body Nenmeni
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Private
The Thovari Mala has three stone caves with etchings on the walls of the cave. Most of
the etchings are similar to those found in Edakkal caves. The most prominent one is the
picture of a "Bird with wings spread". So they are believed to be of the same period. Apafi
from this, the etchings also include geometrical shapes. Due to the disintegration of the
rock, the stone etchings of Thovari Mala are slowly disappearing.

Thovari Mala is located in Nenmeni panchayat, about 5 km. East of Ambukuthi hills were
the historical Edakkal caves are located.

Reference No WII.N 22
Category Listed Precinct
Age 5007 years
Survey No t47

Village Nenmeni
Local Body Nenmeni
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government
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Veliyambam Kotta, a temple of the Kuruma tribes, is believed to have been constructed about
807 years ago. Historian's say that Wayanad was under the Veda dynasty and Arippan and
Vedan were the last rulers among them. The Veliyambam Kotta is believed to have been the
headquarters of the King Arippan.

The temple walls are constructed using 'Vennakallu', a locally available stone. The roof of the
temple structure is also built with the same stone. The stone walls are decorated with beautiful
carvings and sculptures.

Veliyambam Kotta is located within Pulpally forest area, about 7 km. South West of pulpally. It
isaccessed from Pulpally - Nadavayal road and is 1 km. off this road

Reference No WII.T 23
Category Listed Building
Age 807 years
Survey No 280 (BL.No.7)

Village Nadavayal
Local Body Pulpally
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
0wnership Government

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Vishnugiri temple is believed to have been built about 800 years ago. Only a stone idol
platform and few stone slabs with inscriptions now remain in the site of this old temple.
According to Archeologists, the inscriptions on the stone slab indicate that, the temple
and its properties once were transferred to the Jain Theerthankara sect. Signs of Sun and
Moon has been engraved on these stones.

Vishnugiri temple is located about 2.5 km. North of Moolankavu, beside the Kozhikode -
MysoreNH766.

Reference No WII.T 24
Category Listed Building
Age 807 years
Survey No 280 (BL.No.7)

Village Noolpuzha
Local Body Pulpally
Taluk Sulthan Bathery
gy"l'jl!'t Government I
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Aadheeswara Swami Jain Temple, Mananthavady................. 54
Amalothbhava Devalayam, Mananthavady ............................. 5 5
Bhagavathi Temple, Chowayil. ...............56
Banasura Hi11s.......... ................57
Bavali. Mosque .......58
Chandranatha Swami Jain Temple, Puthangadi ...................... 5g
Edakode Siva Temple Ruins.... .................60
Forest Inspection Bunglow, Mananthavady............................. 61
Holy Trinity C.S.I. Church, Mananthavady ..............62
House of Edachana Kunkan .....................63
House of Thalakkara Chandu ............... .....................64
Janardhana Temple ................65
Kazhukottur Bhagavathi Temple ...........66
Kallyanathum Palli ( Mosque )................ ..................67
Kottayil Bagavathy Temple .....................68 e.*:
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Kodumala Kotta & Kunkichira........... .....................70

Kunhome Mosque ..................71
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ffi Lourde Matha Church, Pallikkunnu............... ...........73

Eranalloor Maha Vishnu Temple :...........74
Malakkari Temple, Thonichal ..................75
House of Nanjaperuman ,Thrissilery .....76
Panamaram Kotta ...................77
Paingattery Gramam ..............79
Pazhassi Tomb ......79
Siva Temple Muthirery.............. ...............90
Sub Registrar Office, Mananthavady .....8I
Taluk Office, Mananthavady......... ..........82
Thrissilery Mahadeva Temple .................83
Thirunelli Maha Vishnu Temple ..............84

Valliyoorkavu Temp1e............... ................86

Vishnu Gudi, Puthan9adi................ .........97
The Aadheeswara Swami Jain temple is on the Agraharam road near Pandikadavu in
Edavaka Panchayat. This building is believed to have been constructed about 500
years ago and the temple was renovated to its present form in 1958. The temple built
here is in the name of 'Hrishbanathan' and it is believed that the premises of the temple
was a jain settlement earlier.

This temple is near Pandikadavu, beside Mananthavady - Kallodi road, about 2km
West of Mananthavady.

Reference No :WIII.T.Ol
Category Listed building
Age 507 years
Survey No 292tL
(BL.No>34

Village Edavaka
Local Body Edavaka
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
This Church was established in the year 1845 by the French Missionaries. The Christians
of Tamil origin and Christians converted from the Kurichiar tribes of Wayanad were the
major communities who attend the church in the beginning.
The Church has a bell which was cast in Italy in the year 1824. Avault found in the church
is believed to have been built inthe year 1872.
The portrait of the crucified Jesus in cloth and sculptures of Jesus in wood are the rare
antiques kept in the church.

The Amalothbhava Church is located in the central area of Mananthavady.

Reference No WIII.C 02
Category Listed building
Age 167 years
Survey No 595, 596,597, 598

Village Mananthavady
Local Body Mananthavady
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
The local belief is that Chovvayil Bhagavathi temple was built by the Azhvanchery Nambiar
family who is said to have migrated to Wayanad from Kannur in the 15th century. They
migrated from a place called Chovva in Kannur and the place to which they migrated in
Wayanad was also known by the name Chowa. The style of temple built here is similar to
that of the temple at Chowa in Kannur.

This temple is located in Edavaka Panchayat, about 12 km South-West of Mananthavady.

Reference No WIII.T 03
Category Listed building
Age 407 years
Survey No 3923 (BL.No.36)

Village Edavaka
Local Body Edavaka
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
At about 2061m above Mean Sea Level, the Banasura hills offer a spectacular view of
wayanad.The hills are spread over three panchayats namely vellamunda, padinjare
thara and Thondernadu.The Banasura Sagar earthern dam,considered to be the largest
earlh dam in India, is situated in this valley. The dam is built across the Choornippuzha
(Karamanthode) flowing though the Banasura valley.
The precincts of this mountain range are ideal for treks.

The Banasura hills are located about 5km. West of Padinjarethara.

Reference No WIII.N 04
Category : Listed Precinct
Survey No 574, 576, 577, 594,
596, 610,6L5,622

Village Vellamunda
Local Body Vellamunda
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Govenrment
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The Bavali Mosque was built after Bava Oliviya a fakeer, who was believed to have some
spiritual powers. The place was named Bavali after this fakeer. The 'Khaber'or tomb of the
fakeer is located near the mosque. Aunique feature of the Bavali mosque is that the annual
Uroos festivities of the mosque are attended by pilgrims of all faiths and the Mosque today
is seen as a marvelous example of communal amity.

The Bavali Mosque, one of the important Muslim pilgrim centres of Wayanad, is situated
at Bavali, near the Kerala - Kamataka border.

Reference No WIII.M 05
Category Listed building
Age 407 years
Survey No 597t6A

Village : Thrissilery
Local Body : Thirunelly
Taluk : Mananthavady
0wnership : Private
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The history of the Chandranatha temple and its surroundings dates back to the early
years of 12 th century. In history, Puthangadi was a highly populated area and the
place was famous for the trade of pearls and this place was earlier known as Manikapuram
and later Muthangady.

The temple is by the side of Panamaram- Nadavayal road, about 5 km to the East of
Panamaram.

Reference No WIII.T 05
Category Listed building
Age 807 years
Survey No 29415 (BL.No.60)

Village Nadavayal
Local Body Panamaram
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
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The ruins of Edakode Siva Temple are merely a few stones found within a Teak forest, near
Kattikulam. These stones have cawings of Godess Durga, and forms of flowers, leaves,
crocodile, fish, snake, a man bearing a lance etc. The temple is said to have been built by
'Valmiki Vedar' from the place called Chithradurga of Karnataka about 607 years ago. It
is said that those residing in the premises of the temple are their descendants. According
to the locals, a few years back, the temple structure was fully destroyed due to a tree fall
and the idol of Sivalinga worshiped in the temple has been taken to Chitradurga of
Karnataka.

The ruins of Edakode Siva temple are seen about 1.5 km off Kattikulam, beside the
Manathavady - Bavaly road.

Reference No WIII.T 07
Category Listed Precinet
Age 607 years
Survey No 5t3
Village : Thrissilery
Local Body : Thirunelly
Taluk : Mananthavady
0wnership : Government
The Forest Inspection Bunglow of Mananthavady was built in l9l4by the British. This
building has a unique feature of cast iron columns and ornamental arches to support the
verandah roofs all around the building. Atall porch structure is projected from the main
structure with wooden curtain walls. The construction style makes this building distinct
from other buildings of the same period.

The inspection bungalow is at Mananthavady, beside the Mananthavady - Kozhikode

road

Reference No WIII.B 08
Category Listed building
Age 107 years
Survey No 588/5B

Village Mananthavady
Local Body Mananthavady
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Government
The Holy Trinity CSI church at Mananthavady is believed to be the 1" CSI church of
Wayanad. It has been an out station of the Gudalloor church. The cemetery in the church
has centuries old vaults. The oldest vault found here is ofthe year 1816.

This church is located at Mananthavady.

Reference No WIII.C 09
Category Listed building
Age 207 years
Survey No ttTtP
Village Mananthavady
Local Body Mananthavady
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
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Edachana Kunkan Nair along with Thalakkara Chandu was to lead the Guerilla war in the
region against the British. The British, in return, seized the ancestral properties of the
Kunkan Nair and removed his relatives from Government jobs. Edachana Kunkan did not
yieldtotheBritishandlater committedsuicidein1806afterthedeathofPazhassiRajaand
Thalakkal Chandhu. This house is "Meethale Veedu", near Kallody in Edavaka Panchayath.

ThishouseofEdachana Kunkanislocated nearKallody,about 10km. WestofManathavady

Reference No WIII.B 10
Category Listed building
Age 257 years
Survey No LL513

Village Edavaka
Local Body Edavaka
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private

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Thalakkara Chandu was a close associate of the Great Pazhassi Raja. He was a master in
Guerilla warfare and had captained many attacks against the British. Chandu was killed by
the British on the 15ft of November 1805. The house belonging to Thalakkara Chandu was
at Kunhome in Thondernadu Panchayat. The building has been totally destroyed and now
only the basement of the building remains at the site. The land where the building existed,
now belong to one Karakollil Kelu.

This house is located by the side of Pazhassi Raja road deviating from Kunhome, in
Mananthavady - Kuttiyadi road.

Reference No WIII.B 11
Category Listed building
Age 407 years
Survey No 27UL

Village Thondernadu
Local Body Thondernadu
Taluk Mananthavady
Ownership Private
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The Janardhana Temple at Ganapathikolli, is a Vishnu temple of about 800 years old. This
temple is believed to have been destroyed during the invasion of Tippu Sulthan. Located
within the premises of a private coffee estate, the temple is in ruins without any religious
ceremonies. The carvings on the walls and columns of this stone temple depicting the
episodes of Hindu puranas need special mention.

This temple is located about 6 km East of Panamaram juction beside the Panamaram-
Nadavayal road

Reference No WIII.T 12
Category Listed building
Age 807 years
Survey No 285tL
(Block No. 60)

Village Nadavayal
Local Body Panamaram
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
The Kazhukottur Bhagavathi temple is believed to be about 400 years old. A Palace
building of Kottayam Raja is believed to have existed near this temple. The palace building
does not exists now. Only the ruins of the temple remain.

This listed temple is located at Thavinjal Muthirery.

Reference No WIII.T 13
Category Listed building
Age 407 years
Survey No 886

Village : Thondernadu
Local Body : Thavinjal
Taluk : Mananthavady
0wnership : Private
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This Mosque, one of the oldest in Wayanad is believed to have been built in the year 1626.
The Mosque is said to have been built by an influential Hindu family of the locality. The
legend behind the mosque is very interesting; a girl child of a prominent Hindu family called
Kallyani was suffering from a serious illness and according to the local physicians, the
disease was incurable. But a Muslim priest by name Shaik Shahul Moorthak could recover
Kallyani from her illness and it is said that the Hindus in return thanked the Shaik by building
a mosque and it was later known as Kallyanathum Pally. Pilgrims from all communities visit
this mosque and offer prayers.

Kallyanathum palli is situated at Pallikkal, beside the Mananthavady - Kallody road about
5km. East of Mananthavadv.

Reference No WIII.M 14
Category Listed building
Age 407 years
Survey No 57412,57414
(BL.No.35)

Village Edavaka
Local Body Edavaka
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
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After the rule of the Vedas, Wayanad was divided into 'Desoms' by the Kottayam Raja. The
influential local Nair families held possession of these 'Desoms'. The Thonder Nambiars
were one such family in Wayanad. The 'Desom' under them was later known as Thondernadu.
It is said that Thonder Nambiar was to bring Muslim community to Wayanad for trade
activities.
The Kottayil Bhagavathi temple was the place of worship of the Thonder Nambiar family.
The temple, 500 years old, had copper tile roofing and is believed to be the first Bhagavathy
temple in Wayanad.

The location of the temple is about 2km west of Makkiyadu, beside Mananthavady -
Kuttiyadi road.

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Age
WIII.T 15
Listed building
507 years
Survey No 885

Village Thondernadu
Local Body Thondernadu
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
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The Korome Mosque is believed to be constructed about 300 years ago for the local
Muslim community by Thonder Nambiar, a local Nair gentry. The annual Uroos festival of
the Mosque draws pilgrims from all communities and the Korome Mosque is seen as a
marvellous example for communal hamony. Built in the vemacular architectural style, the
two storied structure has a masonry wall and tiled roofing. The extended eaves and the full
width balcony in the first floor of the building deserve special mention. The woodcarvings
in the building are similar to the carvings of temples of Kerala

The location of the Mosque is at Korome, about 25 kmwest of Mananthavady, beside the
Mananthavady- Kuttiyadi road near Korome

Reference No WIII.M 15
Category Listed building
Age 307 years
Survey No 56Lt2

Village Thondernadu
Local Body Thondernadu
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private

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The Kodumala Kotta and Kunkichira in Thondernadu Panchayat is believed to have been
ruled by Kodumala Kunjikkannan during the 16 th and L7 th century. This listed precinct of
Kodumala Kotta now has only the remains of a temple and the Kunki Chira has a large water
body. The remains believed to be of an ancient civilisation are also seen about a kilometre away
in the forest.

This listed precinct is located near Kunhome by the side of Pazhassi Raja road, about 18 km
North-West of Mananthavadi.

Reference No WIII.N 17
Category Listed Precinct
Age 407 years
Survey No 38u24

Village Thondernadu
Local Body Thondernadu
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Government
The Kunhome Mosque is believed to have been built about 300 years ago by a local Muslim
named 'Kunhali' . The 'Khabar' or tomb of the man who built this Mosque is by its side.
According to history, the local Nair gentry had also extended help for building the Mosque.
Today Kunhome mosque stands as an example of communal harmony in the region. This
two storied Mosque is built in the vernacular architectural style. The massive wooden
columns and the wood carvings are similar to temple carvings

The Mosque is located by the side of Manathavady Pazhassi Raja road. It is considered
as one of the oldest Mosques in Wayanad.

Reference No WIII.M 18
Category Listed Building
Age 307 years
Survey No 399

Village Thondernadu
Local Body Thondernadu
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
The Kuthirakode temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga is believed to have been built by the
.Madayar' dynasty of Mysore. The entrance to the temple have been built in stones with
carvings of camel and lady forms. The temple also has idols of Lava and Kusa. It is believed
that the Kuthirakode temple and the Thirunelly Maha Vishnu temple have been built during
the same period.

This temple is about 25 km North of Mananthavady by the side of Mananthavady-Thirunelly

road.

Reference No WIII.T 19
Category Listed Building
Age 1007 years
Survey No 138

Village Thirunelly
Local Body Thirunelly
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Government
The Lourde Matha Church at Pallikunnu is believed to have been built by Fr. Jeffrine,
a French
Missionary, in 1905. An interesting aspect of this Church is that several rituals and practices
of this Church are similar to those prevalent in Hindu temples. The annual feast of
the Church
is celebrated in February and it draws pilgrim from all over the State and from
the neighbouring
states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The location of the Church is at Pallikkunnu beside the Kambalakkad - Vilambukandam

road,
about 18 K.M. from Kalpetta town.

Reference No WIII.C 20
Category Listed Building
Age 207 years
Survey No 41r

Village Anjukunnu
Local Body Panamaram
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private

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This Maha Vishnu temple is believed to have been built during the rule of the Vedas in
Wayanad. According to the local legend, it was a Veda Princess namely Eravi who took
the intiative in building this temple. A sword, believed to be centuries old, was discovered
during the renovation work of the temple about 15 years ago. The sword, which is about
a meter long and about one kilogram weight with ornamental handle, is said to have
been left by the Kottayam Raja, who took over Wayanad from the Vedas.

This temple is located at Eranalloor about 500m. off Kalpetta - Panamaram road.

Reference No WIII.T 21
Category Listed Building
Age 807 years
Survey No 3t0t4
(BL.No.55)

Village Panamaram
Local Body Panamaram
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
The Malakkari temple at Thonichal has links with several Hindu Puranas.The deity of this
temple is the most favoured of the Kurichia tribes of Wayanad. The Kurichiars and a local
Nair family are the custodians of the temple. The annual celebration of this temple is during
February every year and the 'thira'performed during the festival draws pilgrims from all over.

The temple is at Thonichal along the Mananthavady of

-Panamaram road, about 4km South
Mananthavady.

Reference No WIII.T 22
Gategory Listed Building
Age 507 years
Survey No L33tT

Village Nalloornadu
Local Body Edavaka
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
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The patriarchs who performed the religious rituals of the Adiyan

tribes of Wayanad were
known as "Perumman". Nanjaperuman was one of them and he had
some spiritual powers.
It is said that he once even survived a death sentence by his powers. A sword
has been
preserved in the house of Nanjaperuman believed to have
been gifted to him by the pazhassi
Raja, in recognition of his spiritual powers.

The house of Nanjaperuman is at Thrissilery in Thirunelly panchayat.

Reference No : WIII.Oth 23
Category : Listed Precinct
Age : 307 years
Survey No :9
Village : Thrissilery
Local Body : Thirunelly
Taluk : Mananthavady
0wnership : Private
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Panamaram Kotta was a military post of the British in Wayanad. Today only two stone
posts belonging to this 800 years old military structure remains in the site and they have
been restored in front of the Teachers Training Institute at Panamaram. On the l1ft of
October 1802, a team of men lead by Edachana Kunkan and Thalakkal Chandu, two close
associatesofthegreatPazhassiRaja,massacredtwomilitaryofficers andtheir25military
men camping at the military post, looted the post and set fire to it. The 200ft anniversary of
the Panamaram attack was celebrated here on the 1lft of October 2002.

Panamaram Kotta is along the High School road, about 500 m West of Panamaram.

Reference No WIII.Oth 24
Category Listed Precinct
Age 807 years
Survey No 4411 (BL.No.55)

Village Panamaram
Local Body Panamaram
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Panamaram Govt
High School land
The Paingattery Gramam is believed to be 400 years old. The ancestors of the community here
are said to have come from Thanjavoor in Tamil Nadu as cooks to the royal households of
Kottayam Dynasty. Even today the representatives of this community head the team preparing
the feast in connection with the annual festival of Valliyoor Kar,u temple in Wayanad. The
Agraharam houses 36 families. The settlement is organised in the classical architectural
typology of row houses. The houses are two storied and has cofllmon varandha with a row
of wooden columns in the front side of the house.

This settlement is about 10 km. South of Malanthavady, near Thonichal.

Reference No WIII.B 25
Gategory Listed Precinct
Age 407 years
Survey No g3tltL,guLlL,
L4312

Village Nalloornadu
Local Body Edavaka
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
Pazhassi Raja. a scion of Kotta),am royal famill, was one of the earliest to strike against the
British rule in India. He resorted to the guemillar wrfhre to tight against the British East India
Company, taking refugee in Wayanad Hills. Pazhassi Raja was kilied in an encounter at
Mavilanthode near Pulpally on Novernber 30'r' 1E0-) ( In history it is also recorded as December
I " 1805). The remains of Pazhassi Raja rvas brou-ght to Mananthavady and buried according
to the traditional rites. The Tornb of the great Pazhassi Raja is a protected monument. There
was a huge tree near the Tomb and nor,,, it's remalns have also been protected.

Pazhassi tomb is at Mananthavady, near the Distt'ict Hospital.

Reference No WIII.Oth 26
Category Listed Precinct
Age 205 years
Survey No 493

Village Mananthavady
Local Body Mananthavady
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Government
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As the legend goes, the Siva temple at Muthirery has links with Kottiyoor Siva Temple.
According to the custom, the Godly sword for the 'vaisakham festival of Kottiyoor temple
is taken from the Muthirery temple. The idol of Sivalingam worshiped like that of Kottiyoor
temple. The belief is that the temple cannot have a roof and hence the idol is placed over
a stone platform with stone walls around.

The temple is at Muthirery beside the Mananthavady - Yavanarkulam road, about 12 km

West of Mananthavady.

Reference No WIII.T 27
Category Listed Building
Age 307 years
Survey No 427n
(BL.No.35)

Village Thavinjal
Local Body Thavinjal
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Devaswom
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This building was constructed by the British in 1894 for the purpose of a Registrar Office.
This Building now remains as a memorial of the British rule. Unlike other structures, it has
high ceiling and la.rge openings. The building has a fireplace also within it. Another specialty
of the building is the use of tin sheets under the roofing tiles.

This listed building is located at Mananthavady near the District Hospital.

Reference No WIII.B 28
Category Listed Building
Age 117 years
Survey No 4938P

Village Mananthavady
Local Body Mananthavady
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Government
This building was constructed in 1505 and it is a major land mark of the area. The
building presently accommodates the Assistant Public Prosecutor office, the Stamp
duty office and the Manathavady Taluk office. The construction style of this single
storied tile roofed structure with fireplaces, chimneys and dormer windows make it
unique. Another notable feature of the building is the copper sheets laid over the
floors extending from the fireplace to maintain uniform temperature inside the building.

The Taluk office building is located at Mananthavady beside Mananthavady -

Kozhikoderoad.

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Reference No WIII.B 29
Category Listed Building
r." Age 107 years
i
! Survey No 688/5A1AlC1
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Village Mananthavady
Local Body Mananthavady
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Government
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The Siva temple of Thrissilery, is a stunning example of perfect architectural proportions.

The temple is inextricably linked with the Thirunelly temple. It is believed that the ancestral
rites performed at Thirunelly remain unfinished, unless followed by offerings at Thrissilery.
The shrine devoted to the Jaladurga at this temple is believed to have been installed by the
legendary Parasurama. There are many myths connected with the temple pond here which
never dries up even in the peak of summer.

This Thrissilery Mahadeva Temple is located at Thrissilery about 9 km. North of the
Mananthavady - Mysore road.

Reference No WIII.T 30
Category Listed Building
Age 807 years
Survey No 87

Village Thrissilery
Local Body Thirunelly
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Thirunelly Devasom

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Thirunelly temple often referred to as The "Thekkan Kasi " lies in the valley of the Brahmagiri
Hills. According to tradition, this temple was dedicated by the creator Lord Brahma, to Lord
Vishnu.Theldolinthetempleisintheformof ChathurBhuja. A little awayfromthetemple
is the mountain spring "Papanasini". A dip in the holy water of "Papanasini" is believed to
wash one away off all worldly sins.

Thirunelly temple is a marvel of classical Kerala temple architecture. The Shrine of the temple
is located about 9 m. above the main entrance. There are thirty granite columls to shield the
temple shrine. The ground of the temple is paved with huge granite slabs. Another important
feature of the temple is the stone aqueduct used to bring water for the use of the temple from
Brahmagiri valley. It is said to have been erected by the consort of Chirakkal Raja.

This, one of the most important Hindu pilgrim centers of the State, is located about 31km.
North of Mananthavady.

Reference No WIII.T 31
Category Listed Building
Age 1107 years
Survey No 65

Village Thirunelly
Local Body Thirunelly
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Thirunelly Devasom
The Mosque is a two storied tiled roof structure constructed in the traditional Kerbla style.
Most of the features of this Mosque building is similar to those of Korome and Kunhome
mosques. The practices of these mosques also have a lot of similarities.
The Uroos of Varambetta Mosque is celebrated in March every year and the celebrations in
connection with the Uroos are attended by people from all faiths.

The location of the mosque is at Varambetta, beside the Varambetta - Vellamunda road,
about 3 km West of Padinjarethara.

Reference No WIII.M 32
Category Listed Building
Age 357 years
Survey No 7351L,73512,736

Village Vellamunda
Local Body Vellamunda
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
Valliyoorkavu temple is believed to have been constructed by the Kottayam Raja about 600
years ago. According to the local legend, the Oracle of Kodungalloor Devi temple, was on a
pilgrimage to Thirunelly temple. While taking rest by the side of the Mananthavady river,
his sword disappeared and a Kurichiya boy later found the sword hanging from a nearby
Banyan tree. It is said that the sword came down by praying to "Val1iyooramma". It proved
the presence of the Devi and Kottayam Raja constructed the Valliyoorkavu temple. The
temple is an important place of worship for the tribes of the district, the annual festival of
which, is celebrated in March drawing thousands of pilgrims from all over'

This temple is by the side of Mananthavady river, a tributary of the Kabani. It is beside the
Mananthavady-Panamaram road, about 5 km. East of Mananthavady.

Reference No WIII.T 33
Category Listed Building
Age 607 years
Survey No 3,6,8,Ll,15

Village Payyampally
Local Body Mananthavady
Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Hindu Dharma
Sanathana Vakuppu
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This stone temple is believed to be 800 years o1<1. The stone columns supporting the stone
slab roofing and the ceiling of the temple bear f-loweral carvings.

Vishnu Gudi is located by the side of the Sulthan Bathery- Pananraram road. about km
-5
fiom Panamaram.

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Reference No WIII.T 34
I Category Listed Building
l' Age 807 years
Survey No 270t2
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1," \i Village Panamaram
I Local Body Panamaram
l Taluk Mananthavady
0wnership Private
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