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Madhur
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Madhur
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Madhur
Madhur (India)
Coordinates: 12°30′N75°00′E / 12.5°N 75.0°E / 12.5; 75.0
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Kasaragod
Taluk Kasaragod
Nearest Airport(s) Mangaluru Airport, Kannur International Airport, Calicut International Airport
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
671121
Telephone code91–4994
Vehicle registration KL-14

Madhur is a temple town located in Kasaragod district of Kerala, India.

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Location

Madhur town is located to the East of Kasaragod at a distance of 8 kilometers. [1]

Madhur Temple

Madhur Temple is one of the biggest temples of Kasaragod district. Its peculiar spherical shape and the riverside location gives it a unique charm. A large number of visitors come to see the temple from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. [2]

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References

  1. "Madhur Temple, Kasaragod".
  2. "Home". madhurtemplerenovation.com.