Tirunavaya

Tirunavaya seems to be a very sacred place for the Hindus of Kerala from time immemorial. Bharathappuzha at Tirunavaya is considered to assume a special sanctity, because it flows between the temple of Vishnu (Navamukunda) on its right bank and the temple of Brahma and Siva on its left. The village, situated on the fertile river basin, must have been one of the most prominent Brahmin settlement in Kerala. Tirunavaya also hosted the Mamankam, a type of medieval temple festival with huge political significance, in every 12 years. == Navamukunda Temple ==

The Navamukunda Temple is considered one of the 108 original tirupatis (divyadesa) of the Vaishnava alvars. Bali rites are also performed at Tirunavaya on the vavu days of Tulam and Kumbham. == Geography & Demographics ==

Tirunavaya Census Town, geographical area: , has a population of 24,790 (2011). The Muslims compose 77.41% of the total number, while Hindus form of 18.30% of the total population. Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.17% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.63% of total population in Tirunavaya CT. Climate Yearly average rainfall of the census town is . Maximum temperature here reaches up to and minimum temperature goes down to . ==Places of interest==

• Navamukunda Temple • Nilapadu Thara • Marunnara • Manikinar • Changampally Kalari • Lotus Lake Wetland Thirunavaya Malappuram Thirunavaya Lotus lake and Lotus farm is a popular tourist destination. it is famous for the lotus plants on the lake and the temples near the lake, the Thirunavaya Temple. ==Festivals==

• Mamankam festival Mamankam festival was held once every 12 years at Tirunavaya, Kerala on the banks of the river Bharathappuzha, • Vairankode vela ==Transportation==

• Nearest Airports: Calicut (CCJ) and Cochin International Airport • Nearest Municipality: Tirur, valanchery • Nearest Major Railway Station: Tirunnavaya railway station, Kuttippuram 7 km, Tirur 11 km == References ==