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,

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

. 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

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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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