Arjunan Kunnu Hill

India / Kerala / Koyilandi /
 mountain  Add category
Hill, Named after the mahabharata fame Arjuna. It is Believed that, Arjuna stayed here, during his "Ajnjaata vaasa" Period. There are some Neolithic Caves on the top. Sree Vasudeva Ashramam (A hermitage) is cituated here. An aided high school (Sree Vasudeva Ashrama Secondary School, Where I studied..!), Police AR Camp, and Bharat Scouts and Guides Regional Training Centre are also here on the top. Traditional Archery championship are being cunducted every year, during the "Onam" festival. The Sree Vasudeva Ashrama Sec.School - surrounded by cashew plantation, with an eye view of Surrounding Quilandy Area at the wonderful highest peak - was founded by Dr.N.K.Krishnan (Ph.D.) with a selected high talented Teachers from Kerala. The Picture shows "Pandimelam" during Oravingal Festival on the highest peak of Arjunhill.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   11°28'28"N   75°42'21"E

Comments

  • It is too late to go ahead for protecting Anrjunhill, Nayadan Puzha, Oravakunnu & such amazing traditional & natural parks. Is anybody aware about these birthlands, which die day by day.
This article was last modified 19 years ago