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Mananthavady (Malayalam: മാനന്തവാടി ) is a small town on the banks of Mananthavady Puzha a tributary of the Kabini River in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. This area was once ruled by the Pazhassi dynasty and the tomb of Pazhassi Raja is an important heritage site located in the heart of the town. This is also the headquarters of the Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha. The Adivasi Autonomous Council, which led to tribal rights movement under C.K.Janu, was formed in a small hamlet called Panavalli near Mananthavady. The District Hospital in Mananthavady is the only major treatment facility for the service of the tribal communities and other less privileged sections of Wayanad.
Places of interest
Pazhassi Kudeeram in Mananthavadi, Wayanad, KeralaPazhassi kudeeram: Tomb of Pazhassi Raja (who fought the British to his death).
Valliyoorkkavu (3 km from the town): This Temple is dedicated to Mother Goddess and is worshipped in three principal forms of Vana Durga, Bhadrakali and Jala Durga It is the most important place of worship for the tribal communities. The annual 15 day festival is in March/April and is the most grand of all festivals in the district. Slave trade used to take place here during the festival. It is still the largest congregation of all tribals of Wayanad.
Thazhe kavuThirunelli Temple: This is a famous pilgrim centre 36 k.m from Mananthavady.
Mananthavady Park : It is situated on the banks of the Mananthavady puzha (1 k.m from the Panchayath Bus Stand). The park is also known for its bat colony. The attempts by the authorities to get rid of the bats lead to protests by environmental activists.
Brahmasthana Temple & Mata Amritanandamayi Math (1.5 k.m from the Town).
Paalamandhapam Devi Temple & Malakkari Temple Koolivayal(12 km from Mananthavady, 6 k.m from Panamaram town)
Latin Church : Situated at the heart of the town. It is a reminder of the towns colonial past.
Gandhi Park : It is a junction where political meetings are held.
Kuruvadweep (17 km east of Mananthavady ): 950-acre (3.8 km2) protected river delta system.
Boys town (15 km north of Mananthavady): Herbal garden, nature care centre, sericulture unit, perma-culture centre etc., established by the Wayanad Social Service Society and Gene Park (the Indo-Danish project for promoting herbal gardening) are situated here.
Tholpetty Wild Life Sanctuary : It is 24 km on the way to Coorg.
Pallikkal Juma Masjid(Kalyanathum Pallikkal): One of the oldest mosques in kerala situated in the heart of pallikkal angadi.
Periya: About 25 km from Mananthavady town on Thalasserry road.
Chandanathode:The only pine forest in wayand.A must see place.
Mananthavady (Malayalam: മാനന്തവാടി ) is a small town on the banks of Mananthavady Puzha a tributary of the Kabini River in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. This area was once ruled by the Pazhassi dynasty and the tomb of Pazhassi Raja is an important heritage site located in the heart of the town. This is also the headquarters of the Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha. The Adivasi Autonomous Council, which led to tribal rights movement under C.K.Janu, was formed in a small hamlet called Panavalli near Mananthavady. The District Hospital in Mananthavady is the only major treatment facility for the service of the tribal communities and other less privileged sections of Wayanad.
Places of interest
Pazhassi Kudeeram in Mananthavadi, Wayanad, KeralaPazhassi kudeeram: Tomb of Pazhassi Raja (who fought the British to his death).
Valliyoorkkavu (3 km from the town): This Temple is dedicated to Mother Goddess and is worshipped in three principal forms of Vana Durga, Bhadrakali and Jala Durga It is the most important place of worship for the tribal communities. The annual 15 day festival is in March/April and is the most grand of all festivals in the district. Slave trade used to take place here during the festival. It is still the largest congregation of all tribals of Wayanad.
Thazhe kavuThirunelli Temple: This is a famous pilgrim centre 36 k.m from Mananthavady.
Mananthavady Park : It is situated on the banks of the Mananthavady puzha (1 k.m from the Panchayath Bus Stand). The park is also known for its bat colony. The attempts by the authorities to get rid of the bats lead to protests by environmental activists.
Brahmasthana Temple & Mata Amritanandamayi Math (1.5 k.m from the Town).
Paalamandhapam Devi Temple & Malakkari Temple Koolivayal(12 km from Mananthavady, 6 k.m from Panamaram town)
Latin Church : Situated at the heart of the town. It is a reminder of the towns colonial past.
Gandhi Park : It is a junction where political meetings are held.
Kuruvadweep (17 km east of Mananthavady ): 950-acre (3.8 km2) protected river delta system.
Boys town (15 km north of Mananthavady): Herbal garden, nature care centre, sericulture unit, perma-culture centre etc., established by the Wayanad Social Service Society and Gene Park (the Indo-Danish project for promoting herbal gardening) are situated here.
Tholpetty Wild Life Sanctuary : It is 24 km on the way to Coorg.
Pallikkal Juma Masjid(Kalyanathum Pallikkal): One of the oldest mosques in kerala situated in the heart of pallikkal angadi.
Periya: About 25 km from Mananthavady town on Thalasserry road.
Chandanathode:The only pine forest in wayand.A must see place.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 11°48'0"N 76°0'16"E
- Peruvaka 0.6 km
- Bishop's House Compound, Diocese of Manantavady 1.1 km
- Govt.H.S.School Mananthavady 1.2 km
- Padachhi Kunnu 1.4 km
- stmarys 1.6 km
- Orappa Kunnu 1.7 km
- Aarattuthara 2 km
- Banglavue Kunnu 2.3 km
- wohss pinangode 2.5 km
- Kammana Desam 3 km
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