Nileshwar-Tali temple (Nileshwar)

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Nechitholedutho Nayan mare

There is an interesting story in connection with the invasion of Tipu Sultan. One after another Tipu conquered regions of Malabar. After conquering Kanhangad and occupying the Hosdurg Fort he reached on the banks of the river Nileshwaram. Hearing the news about the coming of Tipu Sultan the frightened natives take asylum in Tali Temple. They prayed to the God Shiva. Then there blow the words of Taliyilappan as Asareeri: Nechitholedutho Nayanmmare.The God told to the Nair soldiers of the Nileshwar Raja. Realising the strength of Neelakandeswara the nayars took nechithol [ a kind of leaf]in their hands and marched to the banks of the Nileshwar river.When Tipu approached to the north side of the river he saw the movement of mountain to the banks of the river. The smell of nechithol [ same as gunpowder] confused Tipu and he expecting a fierce battle. He did not like to waste time with engaging in battles and all the regions he captured upto the bank of nileshwar river are with out opposition. So he returned back to Mysore. This is a myth and further study is needed to grasp the essence of this story.

Bibliography: 'History of Nileshwar' written by Nandakumar Koroth
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Coordinates:   12°15'34"N   75°7'19"E

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