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PONNANI

Ponnani is blessed with both natural beauty and spirituality. The former place is also known as Ponani and Paniyani. It serves the administrative center of the Taluk and Block panchayath of the same name. Both Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha or Legislative Assembly of the place is Ponnani itself, which is situated near to Nila River (Bharathapuza).West of the place, is bounded by the Arabian Sea. It is the one of the oldest port in Southern India. During the period of Zamorins, this place is considered as the second capital of the kingdom of Calicut and it was the headquarters of the famous naval army Kunhali Marakkar. Ponnani has also contributed a great deal to the literary and cultural heritage of Kerala.

Ponnani Juma Masjid

Ponnani is nicknamed as “kochu Mecca (small Mecca)” because it is the town of mosques. It is believed that the legendary Malik Ibnu Dinar who is the first Islamic missionary in Kerala visited here when came to Kerala. Juma Masjid (Valiya Palli ) was built in Hijra 925 which is in the year of 1510. This Mosque is built in the traditional Kerala architecture. Islamic spiritual leader Zainudhin makhdum was the constructor of this Masjid. A Hindu artisan namely Ashaari was the architect of the Juma Masjid who was a friend of Zainudhin makhdum. Later he converted to Islam and came to known as Ashaari Thangal. Ponnani is an important centre for education in the philosophy of Islam.

Way to Reach Ponnani Juma Masjid

District	Malappuram
Near Bus station	Ponnani
Near Railway Station	Kuttipuram Railway station via NH 17 (16 km / 23 min without traffic)  Via Ponnani - Kuttipuram road (17 km / 28 min without traffic)
Near Airport	Karipur International Airport

Thrikkavu Temple

Sri Durga Bhagavathy Temple Thrikkavu is an ancient Temple situated in Ponnani. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Durga. Thrikkavu Bhagavathy is believed to be “Sarvabeeshtapradhayini” (one who grants all wishes) and numerous bhakthas have stories legion to tell of her supreme benevolence. The main festival is Navaratri Mahotsavam which attracts a large number of devotees. It is considered as one of the 108 Durga temples consecrated by Lord Parasurama in Kerala. It is believed that the name Thrikkavu originated from "Thrikkani Kaadu". The Devi is here in her four arms (Chathurbhaahu) form with Chakra, Sankha, Varada and katibadha. Apart from the main deity, the temple complex consists of Krishna temple and Upa-Devatha temples for Mahaganapathi, Sasthavu, Sidhi Vinayakan, Hanuman and Brahma Rakshass.                                                                                                                                                            

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Ponnani cargo port-an upcoming project
Chamravattam Regulator-cum-Bridge
 Ponnani Juma Masjid