Nellikunnu is a locality in Kasaragod municipality. It is 2 km away from Kasaragod Town . Many historical monuments, including the tomb of Thangal Uppapa and many shrines are located here.
Nellikkunnu (Kasaragod) | |
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  Nellikkunnu (Kasaragod) | |
| Coordinates: 12°30′03″N 74°58′42″E / 12.500793°N 74.978467°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipality |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam Tulu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 671121 |
| Telephone code | 91–04994 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-14 |
| Website | www.ksd.kerala.gov.in/ |
| The place of unity and tranquillity | |
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Thangal Uppapa
editThangal Uppapa is mystic saint hailing from Kollam, Kerala. His tomb locates at Nellikunnu, 2 km away from Kasaragod, is pilgrimage centre.[1]
Muhyaddin Juma Masjid
editNellikunnu Muhyaddin Juma Masjid, one of primitive masjids in Kasaragod, houses the tomb of Thangal Uppapa and also include huge number of believers. It is also considered as the center of religious unity in the locality. It is believed that the construction of the mosque is earlier than the arrival of Thangal Uppapa.
Badriya Masjid Nellikunnu Beach Road
editIt is believed that the site of this masjid was the place of the saint's usual sitting.
Anvarul Uloom Aided Upper primary School
editAnvarul Uloom Aided Upper Primary School, Nellikunnu (A.U.A.U.P.School) is a primary school managed by Thangal Uppapa committee and aided by Kerala government. It is established under auspicious occasion to promote the educational activities among backward communities of mappila and fisheries.[2]
Gov. Voccasional Higher Secondary School for Girls
editGov. Voccasional Higher Secondary School for Girls, one of main girls-only school in Kasaragod, locates in Nellikunnu. It provides all educational facilities for girls of location and promote women education of the district.[3]
The Peace Public School
editPeace Public School is private school, affording international facilities for students.
The Guide School
editThe Guide School is private school owned Iqbal. There is nursery school also active under the management.
Light house
editLight house, the sole type in Kasaragod, locates in this location. It was built under the Kochi shipyard.
Image gallery
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Ansarul Islam sangam -
Anvarul uloom oldest building -
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Light house nellikunnu -
Nellikunnu Juma Masjid -
A.U.A.U.P.School
References
edit- ^ "THANGAL UPPAPA IN SUNNIKOOTAM". Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ^ "ASHRAF NLKN". Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ^ "Government of Kerala". Retrieved 29 October 2012.
