Vadakkanthara is an area in

Palakkad Palakkad (), formerly known as Palghat, historically known as Palakkattussery is a city and municipality in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the Palakkad District. Palakkad is most densely populated municipal ...

city,

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. It is located about 3 km from centre of city.Vadakkanthara is wards 43 and 50 of

Municipality.

Religious sites

Thirupuraikkal Temple Thirupuraikkal Temple (full name: Sri Kachanam Kulam Thirupuraikkal Bhagawathy Temple) is a Hindu temple at Moothanthara in Palakkad town, in the Indian state of Kerala. It is also known as the Karnaki Amman Temple. Also there is another karna ...

is a historical

Hindu temple A Hindu temple, or ''mandir'' or ''koil'' in Indian languages, is a house, seat and body of divinity for Hindus. It is a structure designed to bring human beings and gods together through worship, sacrifice, and devotion.; Quote: "The Hind ...

located in Vadakkanthara.

References

Villages in Palakkad district Suburbs of Palakkad Cities and towns in Palakkad district {{Palakkad-geo-stub