Sunday, November 29, 2009

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Thrissur -AIMS-www.amalamedicalcollege.com

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) named after Blessed Virgin Mary, is a multidisciplinary medical network of pedagogical, therapeutic, research and outreach programmes. 
Amala Hospital network is the major health care provider of Kerala especially in Cancer treatment.

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Amala Cancer Hospital and Research Centre was established in 1978 as nonprofit, charitable institution aimed at treatment and management of Cancer in Central Kerala.This 550 bed hospital complex is unique in having three principal systems of medicine namely Allopathy, Ayurveda and Homoeopathy in the same campus.
Amala cancer hospital and reserch center is a 1000 bed ISO 9001:2000 certified hospital complex and is unique in having three principal systems of medicine namely Allopathy, Ayurveda and Homoeopathy with its own research centres.

Address:
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS)
Amala Nagar P. O, Thrissur,
Kerala

HOSPITALS
- Amala Medical College
- Amala Central Library
- Amala College of Nursing
- Amala Cancer Research Centre
- Amala School of Nursing
- Amala Ayurvedic Hospital
- Amala Ayurvedic Bhavan
- Amala Homeopathic Hospital


Websites:
http://www.amala.com/
http://www.amalaayurveda.org
http://www.amaladermatology.com
http://www.amalamedicalcollege.com/cardiac
http://www.amalamedicalcollege.org/index.php


Amala Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
Amala Nagar P. O, Thrissur,
Kerala
Amala Cancer Research Centre was established in 1982 and was registered as a Society in 1984. It is recognized by University of Calicut and Mahatma Gandhi University.

Amala Medical college Departments

DEPARTMENTS :Teaching
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Community Medicine
  • General Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Dentistry
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Paediatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • TB & Respiratory Diseases
  • Dermatology & Venereology
  • Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
  • Radiology

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Government Medical College, Thrissur Medical college

Government Medical College Thrissur, established in 1982.Spread over an area of more than 250 acres, it is located at Mulagunnathukavu also known as M.G Kavu. 14 km away from from Thrissur.It offeres treatments under various departments.Government Medical College, Thrissur is under the Directorate of Medical Education, Government of Kerala.

Address:
Govt.Medical College Hospital,
M.G.Kavu
Thrissur
Web:http://www.tmcaa.org/


Courses conducted

Degree Courses:
  • MBBS - 150 seats
  • BSc. Nursing - 60 seats

Post Graduate :
  • MD General Medicine
  • M.D. (Radio Diagnosis)
  • MD. O&G
  • MD. Pediatrics
  • MS. ENT
  • MS. Ophthalmology
  • MD. Psychiatry

Diploma courses:
  • DiPNB in General Medicine
  • Diploma course in Medical Lab. Technology
  • Certified Radiol. Assistant's (CRA) Course
  • Ophthalmic Assistant's Course


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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Thrissur Hospitals-Hospitals in Thrissur-Major Multi specialty hospitals of Trichur

Here is the list of Hospitals and Medical colleges / Multi specialty hospitals in Thrissur district and in and around Thrissur town.
Click the respective links to know more. (The infomations provided may not be correct and accurate please contact the hospital for more accurate informaion)
  • Govt.Medical College Hospital Thrissur
  • Thrissur Heart Hospital Limited
  • Amala Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
  • Amala Medical College
  • Trichur Institue of Head and Neck Surgey
  • Mother Hospital Thrissur
  • Westfort Hospital Thrissur
  • Westfort Hi-Tech Hospital Thrissur
  • Westfort Ayurveda Hospital Thrissur
  • Metropolitan Hospital Thrissur
  • Jubilee Mission Medical College Thrissur
  • St.Joseph Mission Hospital (Choondal Hospital)
  • District Hospital Thrissur
  • Co-Operative Hospital Thrissur
  • Balya Hospital for Children Thrissur
  • C.A.M Hospital Thrissur
  • GEM Hospital Thrissur
  • E.S.I Hospital Thrissur
  • E.S.I Hospital, M.G.Kavu Thrissur
  • Vaidya Ratnam Ayurveda Hospital, Ollur ,Thrissur
  • Sunethri Ayurvedic Hospital &Speciality centre, Chiyyaram Thrissur
  • Lakshmi Nature Cure and Yoga Center, Viyoor ,Thrissur
  • San Jos Parish Hospital, Pavaratty, Thrissur
  • Bishop Alappatt Mission Hospital, Irinjalakuda
  • Devamatha Hospital, Koratty
  • Dhanya Mission Hospital, Chalakuday
  • Elite Mission Hospital, Koorkenchery
  • Divine Medical Centre, Vadakancherry
  • Holy Family Hospital, Ollur
  • MI Mission Hospital, Kodungallur
  • Modern Hospital Ltd., Kodungallur
  • Prasanthi Medical Centre, Chalakudy
  • Royal Hospital, Kunnamkulam

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Guruvayur temple - Guruvayoor hotels - Guruvayoorappan - Ekadashi - Sree Krishna Temple - Bangalore - Guruvayur route

Guruvayur / Guruvayoor is a famous Krishna temple located in the town of Guruvayur in the Thrissur district of Kerala.Guruvayoorappan has a distinct place in every heart and every Malayali household. Guruvayoor Sree krishna Temple has emerged as one of the most important places of worship in Southern India like Tirupati and Sabarimala.Guruvayur is most famous for its temple, which is many centuries old and one of the most important in Kerala.
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The presiding deity in the sanctum-sanctorum is Mahavishnu. Guruvayur is also known as "Bhuloka Sri Vaikuntham" meaning Heaven in Earth. where the deity reveals himself to his devotees in the same majestic form in which he welcomes them in Vaikuntha, his celestial abode.
Guruvayur lies 25 km to the northwest of Thrissur city.
The temple is being run by the Guruvayur Devaswom Management Committee under the directions of Government of Kerala.
Records indicate the temple to be at least 1000 years old.
Strict dress code exists for devotees who wish to enter the Guruvayoor temple. Men are to wear Mundu and a small piece of cloth (Veshthi) to cover chest.  Girls and women are not supposed to wear any trouser like dresses. Women are expected to wear Sari and young girls are to wear long skirt and blouses.Presently the dress code for women have been relaxed with Salwar Kameez/Churidar being allowed.

Bangalore to Guruvayoor:
Guruvayur is around 420 KM from Bangalore. Here is the route.
Bangalore -->Mandya (95 KM)
Mandya  --> Mysore (46 KM)
Mysore --> Gundlupet (59 KM)
Gundlupet --> Gudalur (50 KM)
Gudallur --> Malappuram (80 KM)
Malappuram --> Ponnani (54 KM)
Ponnani --> Guruvayur (30 KM)


Festivals at the Guruvayur temple:
The utsavam in Guruvayur is in the month of Kumbham (Feb-Mar) and the celebrations are spread over a period of 10 days.

The Guruvayur Ekadesi falls in the month of Vrischika (Nov-Dec). Once when Lord Maha Vishnu visited the abode of Yama, he heard heart rending cries of people tortured for their sins. The Lord wanted to save them from more suffering and uttered the word Ekadesi.

Chembai Sangeetholsavam
Chembai Sangeetholsavam is an annual Carnatic music festival held in Guruvayur by the Guruvayur Devaswom

How to reach Guruvayoor?
By Bus:

Buses operate every few minutes from Thrissur Shaktan Thampuran Bus Stand Thrissur.
Buses also operate from Ernakulam, North Paravur, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Pamba/Sabarimala, Palakkad, Mavelikkara, Kozhikode, Kodungallur and Thiruvananthapuram.

By Train:
The nearest railway station is at Guruvayur.
Passenger trains operate from the Guruvayur station to Thrissur and Kochi, as well as an overnight express train to Thiruvananthapuram and further to Chennai.

By Air:
The nearest airport (75 km) is Cochin International Airport, at Nedumbassery near Kochi.
Kozhikode International Airport is also around 85 Kms from Guruvayoor, it will take approximately 2 hrs to reach Guruvayur by bus or by car.

Guruvayur Hotels


Kanoos Residency ,4 Star
Guruvayoor

Hotel Sopanam Heritage, 3 Star
East Nada,
Guruvayur

Krishna Inn, 3 Star
East-Nada P.O.,
Guruvayur

Hotel Horizon International
South Nada
Guruvayoor

Hotel Elite
East-Nada P.O.,
Guruvayur

Fort Gate Hotels & Resorts
Kottappady,
Guruvayoor

Hotel R.V. Tower
East Nada,
Guruvayoor,


Guruvayoor Resort
Near Parthasarathy Temple
Guruvayur

Hotel Vishak International
East Nada,
Guruvayoor

Mayura Residency
West Nada Guruvayoor,
Thrissur

Hotel Nandanam
East Nada,
Guruvayoor

Rugmini Regency
Guruvayoor

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Thrissur tourism, Thrissur tourist places ,Trichur Travel Guide

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Thrissur is known as the cultural capital of Kerala.Trichur (Thrissur), the name derived from 'Tiru-Shiva-Perur' (the town with the name of Lord Shiva)

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Thrissur is world famous for its Pooram Festival, which is one of the biggest festivals of Kerala.It is located in the central region of Karala and is replete with a rich history and culture. Thrissur houses the Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Nataka Academy.Thrissur gets its water mainly from four rivers: the Bharatapuzha, Keecheri, Karuvannur and Chalakudy rivers.

How to reach Thrissur
By Air
Nearest international airport is at Nedumbassery International Airport Kochi.It is around  58 kms away.
By Rail
Thrissur has an important railway station that connects the place with the rest of Kerala and India.
By Road
Thrissur is easily accessible by roads. Thrissur  is well connected with all the major towns of Kerala.

Places to visit Thrissur

Guruvayoor - Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple-Guruvayoorappan
Known as Bhoolokavaikunta or Heaven on Earth, this little town in Thrissur district of Kerala, is said to be the one of the most important pilgrimage centres of South India.
Guruvayur is famous for the Sri Krishna Temple, said to have been visited by Lord Brahma himself.The square Sreekovil is the sacred sanctum Sanctorum of the temple, housing the main deity of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord MahaVishnu.
Guruvayur Located 29 km north-west of Thrissur town.
Guruvayur has got a railway station towards the east of the temple which is connected to the Madras-Mangalore main line at Thrissur.

Athirapilly Falls -Athirapilly water Falls
Athirappally is located around 60 km from Thrissur, at the entrance to Sholayar ranges, and is one of the most famous picnic spots around that area. Athirappilly Falls is one of the best places to visit in Kerala.
Athirapilly Falls is at a height of around 80 ft. and is located amidst forests. The fall joins the Chalakkudy River after a plummeting drop of 80 ft.
Athirappally is located 78 kms from Kochi,

Vazhachal
Vazhachal is a picturesque spot just a short drive from Athirapally and is adjacent to dense green forestland. Vazhachal is part of the Chalakkudy River.Vazhachal Falls is a rushing watercourse in the Chalakkudy River in the Thrissur district of Kerala, South India. It is located approximately 3 km from Athirappilly Falls.

Arattupuzha temple
Arattupuzha Temple is the famous Sree Sastha temple situated at Aarattupuzha, a beautiful village located 15 km away from Thrissur town in Kerala.Arattupuzha temple is believed to be 3000 year old.Aarattupuzha Pooram festival celeberated during March.

Vadakkumnathan Temple
The Vadakkumnathan Temple is the venue of the world famous Pooram festival, celebrated annually in April-May.
The Vadakkumnathan temple stands out as one of the oldest temples in the state of Kerala.The vast ground around the temple is called Tekkinkadu or Forest of Teak Wood.The temple has a Kuttambalam, which is the theatre hall for staging kuttu, an ancient dramatic form of art famous in Kerala.

Paramekavu Bhagavathy temple
TThe presiding deity of the temple is the goddess Paramekavu Bhagavathy. There is an annual parade which happens between the temples of Paramekavu temple to Vadakkumnathan temple.

Shakthan Thampuran Palace
Shakthan Thampuran is situated within Thrissur town.It is built in the traditional style of Kerala called Naalukettu.

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Monday, November 9, 2009

Thrissur (Trichur) hotels and Resorts.Stay and Accomodation- How to reach Thrissur?

Thrissur or Trichur is known as the cultuaral capital of Kerala.Thrissur city is built around a beautiful hillock atop which the Vadakkumnathan temple which has Shiva as the presiding deity is built. Thrissur is the fourth largest city in Kerala.Thrissur is famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala.
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The festival is held near the Vadakkumnathan temple, in April or May.Here is the details of standard hotels in Thrissur.This is not a complete list.The rates and details may not be accurate. Please contact the respective hotels to know more.

How to reach?
By air :
The nearest airport is at Nedumbassery, 58 kms away.
By Rail :
There is a main railway station in Trichur in Trichur town.
By Bus :
Trichur is well connected with almost all the major towns and cities of Kerala.
The KSRTC bus station, near the railway station operates long distance and inter-state services.
Sakthan Thampuran bus stand is 1 km away from town.
The north bus stand is in the heart of the town.

Where to stay in Thrissur?
Hotels
Hotel Trichur Towers (4 Star)
T.B Road, Thrissur-680021, Kerala, India.
Cochin International Airport : 45 KM
Trissur Railway Station : 1 KM
KSRTC Bus Stand : 1 KM
Tariff: Rs. 800-3500

Hotel Casino (3 Star)
T. B.Road,
Thrissur - 680 021
Cochin International Airport : 55 KM
Thrissur Railway Station : 1 KM
Trissur Bus Stand : 1 KM
Tariff : Rs:400-1500

Hotel Luciya Palace (3 Star)
Marar Road
Thrissur-680001 India
Cochin International Airport : 40 KM
Trissur Railway Station : 2 KM
K.S.R.T.C. Bus Stand : 1.5 KM
Tariff: Rs. 1100 onwards


Lulu Garden Hotel(3 Star)
Puzhakkal
Ayyanthole P.O.
Thrissur-680003
Cochin International Airport : 55 KM
Thrissur Railway Station : 5 KM
KSRTC Bus Stand : 4 KM

Joys Palace (3 Star)
T.B. Road
Thrissur-680021
Cochin International Airport : 55 KM
Thrissur Railway Station : 1 KM
Thrissur Bus Stand : 1 KM

Dass Continental (3 Star)
Sakthan Nagar
Thrissur-680001 India
Cochin International Airport : 50 KM
Thrissur Railway Station : 1 KM
KSRTC Bus Stand : 1 KM
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards


Hotel Grand Park Regency (budget Hotel)
Mullassery Building
Kuruppam Road
Thrissur
Cochin International Airport : 52 KM
Trissur Railway Station : 1 KM
K.S.R.T.C Bus Stand : 1 KM
Tariff: Rs. 600 onwards

Hotel Elite International
Chembottil Lane
Thrissur-68000
Cochin International Airport : 55 KM
Thrissur Railway Station : 1 KM

Sidhartha Regency
Thrissur
Kerala
Tariff: Rs.600 - 1200.



Mannapuram Hotel (Budget)
Kuruppam Road
Thrissur-680001
Cochin International Airport : 50 KM
Thrissur Railway Station : 1 KM
Tariff: Rs. 800 onwards


Resorts In Thrissur District


Nilayoram Resorts
Painkulam P.O., Cheruthuruthy
Thrissur-679 531
Cochin International Airport : 80 KM
Shoranur Railway Station : 5 KM
Tariff: Rs.2700-2375

Ayuryogashram
Parlikad P.O
Vadakanchery
Thrissur-680623
Cochin International Airport : 65 KM
Thrissur Railway Station : 15 KM

Riverok Villas
Kannankuzhi, Athirappilly
P.O. Vettilapara, (via) Chalakudy
Thrissur-680721
Cochin International Airport : 30 KM
Chalakudy Railway Station : 31 KM
Close to the Athirappilly Waterfalls

Kadappuram Beach Resort
Nattika Beach
Thrissur-68056
Cochin International Airport : 60 KM
Thrissur Railway Station : 30 KM
Tariff: Rs.2700-3375

The River Retreat
Palace Road, Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur-679531
Cochin International Airport : 75 KM
Shoranur Railway Station : 1 KM
Cheruthuruthy Bus Stand : 1 KM
Tariff: Rs.1050-2950

Thalikulam Beach Resort
Nambikkadavu, Thalikulam
Thrissur-680569
Cochin International Airport : 60 KM
Thrissur Railway Station : 25 KM

Ecogreen Homestay
Chalakudy
Tariff: Rs. 1500 onwards

Silverstorm Park
Thrissur
Tariff: Rs. 1200 onwards

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Malampuzha Gardens-Malampuzha Yakshi-Malampuzha dam Palakkad.

Malampuzha is around 10 km from Palakkad town.Malampuzha is blessed with lush green natural beauty and has been acclaimed as one of the most attractive tourist spots in the district of Palakkad, Kerala.Malampuzha is a small town on the foothills of the Western Ghats and is located 10 km from Palakkad town.Malampuzha dam and associated irrigation project is the the biggest irrigation project in Kerala with a large network of canal systems.The dam across Malampuzha river has a total length of 2,069 metres. Of this, masonry dam has a length of 1,849 metres while the earthen dam covers the length of 220 metres.Around the reservoir of the dam are beautiful gardens and amusement parks. Boating facilities are available on the lake.Malampuzha river is a tributary of Kerala's longest river, the Bharathappuzha
Malampuzha attractions
  • The Malampuzha Gardens
The Malampuzha Garden known as the Vrindavan of Kerala,
  • Sculpture of Yakshi
Renowned sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman created the famous sculpture of Yakshi.His works include the famous 'Yakshi' and 'Nandi' statues at Malampuzha in Palakkad
  • The reservoir
The reservoir offers amusement facilities for boating and fishing.
  • Fish-shaped Fresh water aquarium
  • Snake park
  • Children's park
  • Japanese Garden
  • Hanging Bridge
  • Ropeway and Road Train
The Passenger ropeway is the first of its kind in South India.
  • Telescopic Tower
  • Rock Garden
The rockgarden is designed Master creator Padmashree Nek Chand of Chandigarh and is the only rock garden in south india.
  • Fantasy Park
The Park has modern thrilling Rides over 8 acres of beautiful landscape with Garden and Fountains.

Where to stay?

Hotels in Malampuzha
There are few good hotels in Malampuzha and in and around Palakkad.

1. Garden House, KTDC -Malampuzha
2. Hotel Tripenta - Malampuzha
3. Hotel Indraprastha -Palakkad
4. Emarald Hotel Silent valley -Mannarkkad
5. Hotel Soorya Continental - Kalpathy ,Palakkad
6. Soorya Retreat - Palakkad
7. Hotel Soorya City -Palakkad
8. Soorya Residency -Palakkad
9. Hotel Gayathri -Palakkad

How to reach
By Rail:
Nearest railway station : Palakkad.
By Air:
Nearest airport : Coimbatore, about 55 km from Palakkad town
By Road:
Malampuzha is just 10 kms from Palakkad town,which is well connected to other major centers of Kerala and Tamilnadu

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Palakkad tourist places-Palakkad industries & Companies .How to reach?

Palakkad also known as Palghat is a district in Kerala.Palakkad is a land of palm trees and paddy fields.Palakkad, branded as the rice-bowl of Kerala, has fertile plains where substantial quantities of rice are produced by scientific cultivation methods. Places like Pudussery,Kozhinjampara,Kanchikode has a number of major industries. The departments of industries and Commerce has identified the Kanjikode belt, connecting Palakkad and Coimbatore, as an area for industrial development.

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How to Reach:
By AIR:
The nearest international airport is Coimbatore Airport, which is about 52 km from Palakkad.
By Road:
Palakkad is well connected by roads. The National Highway 47 (NH 47) from Salem to Kanyakumari and the Palakkad - Kozhikode National Highway 213 pass through the district. Another important road is the Palakkad - Ponnani which connects NH 47 and NH 17.
By Rail:
There are two railway stations in Palakkad. Palakkad Junction is a Broad Gauge railway junction houses the office of The Divisional Railway Manager.

Places of Interest:
Palakkad Fort: The old granite fort built by Hyder Ali of Mysore is situated in the very heart of Palakkad.The fort whic is built in 1766 is one of the best preserved forts in Kerala.The fort was taken over and modified by the British in 1790. The fort is now preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India.Today there is a functioning jail in the fort grounds.

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Malampuzha Garden: Malampuzha Garden is 10 km from Palakkad town.This is one of the most famous picnic spot of Kerala. Malampuzha comprises a dam and beautifully landscaped gardens, is situated on the lower hills of the Western Ghats.This is a large irrigation dam built on the river Bharathapuzha. Malampuzha Garden is easily accessible from Palakkad and has frequent bus service from Palakkad.

Pothundy:Pothundy is around 45 km from Palakkad and is situated on the way to Nelliampathy.Pothundy Reservoir Complex is a famous picnic location in Palakkad.

Dhoni -Dhoni Waterfalls: Dhoni is around 15 km from Palakkad.It takes a three hour trek from the base of the Dhoni hills to reach this reserve forest area.Dhoni waterfall is in the western ghats 15 km from the Palakkad Town bustand and 9 km from the Palakkad Junction railway station.

Nelliampathi: Nelliampathy, about 80 km from Palakkad, is a hill station in the Nelliampathy forest ranges.Nelliampathi is Known as the Ooty of Kerala.

Koduvayur: Koduvayur is one of the major markets in Palakkad district.

Kollengode: Kollengode, 19 km from Palakkad town, has endless green paddy fields, an ancient Vishnu temple and the Kollengode Palace, built in the traditional Kerala architectural style.Kollengode enshrines the pristine beauty of rural Palakkad.

Lakkidi : This place is around 30 km from Palakkad.Killikkurissimangalam at Lakkidi is the birthplace of Kunchan Nambiar, the 18th century satirist and exponent of the Tullal (classical art form).

Ottappalam: Ottappalam is around 35 km from Palakkad and is a small town famous for its numerous places of worship and their colourful festivals.

Thrithala :Thrithala is 75 km from Palakkad and is noted for its monuments and historic ruins. The Siva Temple near Thrithala , Kattilmadam Temple, a small granite Buddhist monument are of great archaeological importance and are believed to date back to the 9th/10th century AD. The Paakkanaar memorial, stands near Thrithala Koottanad road.

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary :Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is around 110 km from Palakkad.It is sprawled across 285 sq. km, the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.Trekking in the forest is allowed with prior permission. Boating facilities are available on the lake.

Kalpathi Ratholsavam: Kalpathi or Kalpathy also known as Dakshin Kasi or the 'Varanasi of the South is an early Tamil Brahmin settlement (agraharam) in the Palakkad District.Annual chariot festival at Viswanatha Temple is known as Kalpathi Ratholsavam.

Pattambi Nercha: The festival is conducted in memory of Aloor Valia Pookkunjikoya Thangal, noted Muslim saint of South Malabar.

Attappady : Attappady is an extensive mountain valley above the crest of the Ghat ranges, with several rivulets of the river Bhavani. The area is dominated by tribal people.

Nenmara Vallengy Vela: Annual festival at the Bhagavathy Temple at Nellikkulangara near Nenmara, on the Pooram day of the Malayalam month of Meenam (February/March).


Major Industries in Palakkad District:
  • B.P.L.Systems & Projects Ltd
  • Malbar Cement Factory
  • B.P.L. India Ltd
  • B.P.L. sanyo Technologies Ltd
  • I.T.I.Ltd
  • Tata Keltron Ltd
  • Precot Mills( P) Ltd
  • Marico Industries Ltd
  • Rubfila International Ltd
  • Bristo Food Ltd
  • Carborandum Universal
  • Premier Spinning Mill
  • United Brewries

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Malappuram , Kerala - Malappuram Tourism and places of importance

Malappuram is around 50 kms south-east of Kozhikode. Malappuram town is the head quarters of the Malappuram district.
Malappuram is famous for its football tournaments.While most of India consider cricket a religion,malappuram has embraced football as its favorite.
During FIFA world cups you will witness the fans associations for all major teams especially Brazil and Argentina.

Picnic spots and places of Malapuram district.

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Chaliyar or Beypore river: Chaliyar also known as Beypore (Beypore Beach,Beypore Beach Tour,Kozhikode(Calicut...) river is a major river of Kerala and flows through Malappuram district.

Kadalundi River : Kadalundi river, also known as Karimpuzha or Oravanpurampuzha, originates from the Silent Valley reserve forests at an elevation of 1219 metres above the sea level.

Bharathapuzha : Bharathapuzha is always Malayalis faourite river.Bharathapuzha also known as Nila nadi or Ponnani river, has its source in the Anamalai hills.
Because of uncontrolled sand mining the river is fast dying.

Places of importance

Kadampuzha Bhagavathi temple: Kadampuzha Bhagavathi temple is in Melmuri village of Tirur taluk is situated 3 Km north of Vettichira on the NH-17 connecting Calicut and Trissur said to have been set up by Jagadguru Sankaracharya.It is a major pilgrimage center of Kerala.

Tirunavaya
The land of ancient Mamankam, Tirunnavya is South of Tirur and situated on the banks of Bharathapuzha.In olden days, Mamankam was a grand assembly of the rulers held once in 12 years.It is a place of historical importance.
The ancient and famous temple on the banks of the Bharathapuzha dedicated to Lord Shiva was the traditional venue of the ritual of Mamankam an enactment of traditional martial arts by suicide squades.

Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti: It is around 18km east of Manjeri on the way to Malappuram. The three day long Valia Nercha feat at this 500 year old

Valiya Juma Masjid Malappuram: This is an important pilgrim centre of the Muslims of Kerala.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary: Over a 100 varieties of native birds and over 60 varieties of migratory birds flock here.Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is located 19kms from Kozhikode and 7kms from Beypore port, the sanctuary which is spread over a cluster of islands covers an area surrounded by hillocks where the Kadalundipuzha flows in to the Arabian sea.

Kottakkal Ayurvedic Medical College (Kottakal,Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala,How to reach?)

Kottakkal, 13kms from Malappuram, is the premier centre for the traditional classical Indian medical system of Ayurveda with a renowned private institution set up in 1900. It possess a large private hospital, drugs producing centre, herbarium and even an Ayurvedic Medical College.

Nilambur: Nilambur is on the Calicut - Ootty highway, 40 Kms from Malappuram is well known for its teak plantations, said to the oldest in the world known as Connolly's plot and has Teak Museum.

Adyanpara: Adyanpara lies in Kurumbalangode village of Nilambur taluk and is famous for its water falls and the splendour of its wooded jungles.

Tirur-Thunjan Paramba
Tirur is 41 Kms. south of Kozhikode, on the Mangalore-Chennai railway line. Thunjan Paramba in Trikandiyur, 3 Kms. from Tirur railway station, is sacred for all who sepak Malayalam. This is the birth place of Thunjath Ramanujan Ezhuthachan of the 15 century AD, honoured as the father of Malayalam literature.

Ponnani
Ponnani is the only port in Malappuram district and one of the oldest ones in Kerala. A tidal port at the mouth of Bharathappuzha, Ponnani is an important fishing center.

How to reach
AIR
An intenational airport at Karipur (Calicut Airport) 26 Km Away from Malappuram

RAIL
Line through the costal belt runs through several towns situated in Malappuram district such as Tirur, Kuttippuram.
Tirur ,Kuttippuram,Nilambur,Angadipuram

ROAD
Malappuram is well connected to all the major towns in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

IIMK,Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode-Academic programs,Admissions-iimk.ac.in

The IIMK started in 1997 with a batch of 42 students at the temporary campus at the National Institute of Technology Calicut.The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is one of the seven Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) set up by the Government of India. The campus on a hilltop, located amidst the scenic setting of the Western Ghats at Kunnamangalam district of Kozhikode
The Institute has a set of highly qualified and experienced faculty.IIMK is also one of the few Centres for Development of Digital Libraries in the world and is a leader in the country.The institute has emerged as a centre of excellence in management education and earned a unique position for itself in this field.
For more accurate and uptodate details please visit:http://www.iimk.ac.in/index.php
Academic Programs
1. Post-Graduate Program in Management (PGP)
PGP Admission
The admission to the P G Programme is through a highly rigorous internationally acclaimed admission test.Selection to the Post-Graduate Programme is based on criteria which include the candidate’s performance in Common Admission Test (CAT), academic record, work experience and performance in Group Discussion (GD) and interviews.
No of seats :300
Eligibility
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe or Persons with Disability category), of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India

2. Executive Management Education Program (eMEP)
The entry to all executive education programmes is restricted to graduates/ CA/ ICWA having atleast 5 years of work experience.
For eMEP, the selection is based on executive Management Aptitude Test (eMAT) conducted by IIMK every year and the interviews, through IOL platform, of the short-listed candidates based on the eMAT.
3. Management Development Program (MDP)
Management Development Programs of IIM Kozhikode are designed to provide working executives with state-of-art concepts and practices in management.Programs range from three to six days. IIMK also conducts custom-designed programs upon request from business, industry and other organizations/Government departments, to train officers and executives.
4. Fellow Program in Management (FPM)
The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), which is the Doctoral Programme of the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.
FPM Admission
Admission will be based on academic qualifications, performance in the qualifying examination, personal interviews and work experience.
Eligibility.
* Post-Graduate degree or equivalent in any dis- cipline (including M.A, M.Sc., M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Tech etc) with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
* Professional qualifications of CA, ICWA and CS with at least 50% marks or equivalent.
* Professional qualifications such as MBBS and LLB with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA.
* Engineering degrees, viz., B.Tech and BE, with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
5. Centre of Excellence(CEx)
IIMK incubates a Centre of Excellence(CEx), where youth from the marginalized sections of society, such as the SC/STs, are imparted training to make them intellectually and emotionally capable of joining reputed companies and educational institution
6. Faculty Development Program (FDP)
IIM Kozhikode's Faculty Development Programs groom budding faculty members of management schools of the country. The duration ranges from three days to three weeks.The programmes not only focus on enhancing functional area expertise, but also on improving one's classroom delivery both as a teacher and trainer; as well as on enhancing abilities for conducting meaningful research.
7. Research
Research forms an integral component of the faculty's work at IIM Kozhikode. Projects are funded either through IIMK's 'Small Grant Research Project' scheme, by external sources such as the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India ,Government of Kerala or through collaborations with foreign universities/research institutes. IIM Kozhikode faculty and staff regularly publish their work in reputed refereed national and international journals.
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