Thirunavaya Temple

Thiruvanaya Navamukunda Temple, near Ponnani in Malappuram district is situated on the banks of the river Bharathapuzha. This temple holds great historical importance. This is the place where 'Mamangam', a grand assembly of the rulers of Kerala was held here once every 12 years, in olden times. This extravagant festival was held for the last time in 1755 AD. The ten-day annual festival at the Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple, dedicated to lord Vishnu, begins with Kodiyettam and concludes with Arattu. The last three days are the most auspicious. The last three days are the most auspicious. Classical art forms like Krishnanattom, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam etc., are performed during the festival nights. A travel tour to the Thirunavaya temple would enable a tourist to appreciate and partake of the religious significance and the beauty of the temple's construction.

Air: The nearest airport is the Karipur International Airport in Kozhikode about 26 kms away

Rail: The nearest railway station is Tirur about 8 kms.

Road: It is well connected by a large network of roads.