Aroli
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Aroli is a village of
This village is located completely on hilltop towards Northeast of
Geography
Aroli is located at 11°59′N 75°23′E / 11.98°N 75.39°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 1 metres (3 feet).
Demographics
According to the 2001 India census,[3] 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
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 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.
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
Transportation
The national highway passes through
References
- ^ "Kannur.gov.in : Villages of Kannur District". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Pappinisseri
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
