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Thunchan Parambu, Tirur
Located 32 kms from Malappuram at Tirur is the hallowed Thunchan
Parambu, the birthplace of Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam
language. This stretch of ground has been carefully preserved for
posterity with items like the iron stylus used by the scholar and
literary giant kept on display. The holy day of Vijayadasami witnesses
children being brought here to be initiated into the world of education
and knowledge The ancient kanjira tree (Nux vomica) under which he
is supposed to have imparted knowledge to his beloved disciples and
composed his poems is one of the treasured exhibits here. The memorial
also houses a granite Saraswathi Mandapam along with a library of
rare manuscripts.
Getting there:
Nearest Railway Station: Tirur Railway Station
Nearest Airport: Karipur International Airport about 30 km from
Malappuram
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