Aroli is a village of
Pappinisseri Panchayat in
Kannur district in the
Indian
state of
Kerala.
This village is located completely on hilltop towards Northeast of
Kalliasseri
Kalliasseri is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. Kalliaseri Panchayat comprises two villages: Kalliasseri and Irinave.
Demographics
As of 2011 Census, Kalliasseri had a population of 31,122 of which males const ...
. Aroli village borders the villages of
Pappinisseri,
Kalliasseri
Kalliasseri is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. Kalliaseri Panchayat comprises two villages: Kalliasseri and Irinave.
Demographics
As of 2011 Census, Kalliasseri had a population of 31,122 of which males const ...
and
Anthoor, the
Valapattanam River and
NH-17
National Highway 66, commonly referred to as NH 66 (erstwhile NH-17 and a part of NH-47), is a mostly 4 lane long busy National Highway (India), National Highway that runs roughly north–south along the western coast of India, parallel to t ...
in
Kannur District of
North Malabar region in
Kerala.
Geography
Aroli is located at . It has an average elevation of 1 metres (3 feet).
Demographics
According to the 2001 India
census,
Aroli had a population of 5,537.
Etymology
In ancient days, the area of Aroli was full of ''Arali'' flowers. The name Aroli is believed to have been gained by this place due to the thick growth of this flower.
History
During
Kolathiri, Aroli was under reign of Nayanars of
Kalliasseri
Kalliasseri is a census town in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. Kalliaseri Panchayat comprises two villages: Kalliasseri and Irinave.
Demographics
As of 2011 Census, Kalliasseri had a population of 31,122 of which males const ...
. Along with others,
Tippu Sultan
Tipu Sultan (born Sultan Fateh Ali Sahab Tipu, 1 December 1751 – 4 May 1799), also known as the Tiger of Mysore, was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore based in South India. He was a pioneer of rocket artillery.Dalrymple, p. 243 He int ...
, during his invasion to
North Malabar destroyed monuments and temples of Aroli too. During the rule of
British this place was under Chirakkal
Taluk of
Malabar District in
Madras Presidency
The Madras Presidency, or the Presidency of Fort St. George, also known as Madras Province, was an administrative subdivision (presidency) of British India. At its greatest extent, the presidency included most of southern India, including the ...
. Presently this is a village of Pappinisseri Panchayat in
Kannur District of Kerala.
Culture
Aroli is famous for:
*
Sree Vadeswaram Shiva Temple ,
* Mankadavu Juma Masjid,
* Keecheri Paalottu Kavu,
* Chalil Juma Masjid
* Naadacheri Bhagawathi Kavu
* Chittothidam Temple
* Kalloori Kavu
* Kalloori
Kathivanoor Veeran
Kathivanoor Veeran ( Also known as the Mandhappan Chekavar) is a deity worshiped in North Malabar region in Kerala, India. The word 'Veeran' in Malayalam means 'Hero' in English. According to the myths, the Kathivanoor Veeran is apotheosis of Thi ...
devasthanam
* Arayala Temple
* Melchira Kottam
* Urpazashi Vettaikorumakan kshetram
* Kallaikkal Juma Masjid
Sree Vadeswaram Shiva Temple
This temple is situated on Vadeswaram Hill. This temple have a speciality that this is the only temple in Kerala having 'Ashtadhala Sreekovil' and hence it has become very famous Siva Temple of the region. The temple is built on top of this hill which looks like a mountain and hence known as 'Sree Kailasam' of
North Malabar. The temple is under Chirakkal Devaswom Board.
Mankkadavu Juma Masjid
Mankkadavu Juma Masjid is a very famous Mosque among
North Malabar Muslim society. The Mosque is at Mankkadavu on Aroli-Parassinikkadavu road, around 16 km from
Kannur, 12 km and from
Taliparamba.
Pappinisseri is the nearest rail head (Nearest Major Railway Station is
Kannur).
Kozhikode (Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport.
Kannur Airport is under construction near
Mattannur.
Keecheri Paalottu Kavu
Keecheri Paalottu Kavuis a very famous Temple of Aroli. Thousands of people from neighbouring villages also participates in the Annual Vishu Vilakkulsam of this Temple. This Temple is situated near Keecheri on NH-17, around 13 km from
Kannur, 11 km and from
Taliparamba.
Kozhakkat Chuzhali Bhagawathy kshethram
Kozhakkat Chuzhali Bhagawathy kshethram is a very famous Temple of Aroli. It is taken care by Kozhakkat Dharma Daiva Samstapana Samithi (KDDSS), a committee by members of kozhakkat tharavad. Mahanavami is the main festival in this temple with poojas on all the 9 days. The Ulsavam is scheduled on Ambalam Prathishta Day, i.e. Medam 9 of Malayalam calendar.
The temple opens on all samkramam days and Sundays for Pooja
Pappinisseri is the nearest rail head (Nearest Major Railway Station is
Kannur).
Kozhikode (Calicut) Airport is the nearest airport.
Kannur Airport is under construction near
Mattannur.
Transportation
The national highway passes through
Dharmashala
A dharamshala, also written as dharmashala is a public resthouse or shelter in the Indian subcontinent. Just as sarai are for travellers and caravans, dharamshalas are built for religious travellers at pilgrimage sites. In Nepal there are dhara ...
junction.
Mangalore and
Mumbai can be accessed on the northern side and
Cochin and
Thiruvananthapuram can be accessed on the southern side. The road to the east connects to
Mysore and
Bangalore. The nearest railway stations are
Kannapuram and
Kannur on Mangalore-
Palakkad line. There are airports at
Kannur,
Mangalore and
Calicut. All of them are international airports but direct flights are available only to Middle Eastern countries.
References
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