Thovarimala Ezhuthupara is a remotely located rock shelter in the Wayanad district of Kerala in India. Pre-historic stone age petroglyphs dating from around 1000 BC and after had been discovered here at a height of 500m on Thovarimala. One can see the stone age rock engravings on the walls of these natural caves from top of Thovarimala. The rare historic treasure at Thovarimala throwing light into human habitation in the Wayanad area since ancient times, is yet to receive the protection of agencies like Archaeology Department, which preserves the Edakkal Caves just five kilometers away. The carvings, found on the upper side of the cave, depict few geometrical figures, an arrow, and one carving closely resembles a female genital organ. Recently more writings were located in this cave. The name Ezhuthupara means "writings on the stone."
A rock shelter — also rockhouse, crepuscular cave, bluff shelter, or abri — is a shallow cave-like opening at the base of a bluff or cliff. In contrast to solutional cave (karst) caves, which are often many miles long, rock shelters are almost always modest in size and extent.
Wayanad is a district in the north-east of Kerala state, India with headquarters at the municipality of Kalpetta. It is set high on the Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100. The district was formed on 1 November 1980 as the 12th district in Kerala by carving out areas from Kozhikode and Kannur districts. About 885.92.sq.km of area of the district is under forest. Wayanad has three municipal towns Kalpetta, Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery. There are many indigenous tribals in this area.
Kerala is a state on the southwestern, Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), Kerala is the twenty second largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea and Arabian Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
Transportation
This village can be accessed from Sultan Battery. The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi.
Kannur International Airport is an international airport serving the district of Kannur, one of the northern districts in the state of Kerala, India. The airport spreads about 2,300 acres (930 ha). It is located 25 km (16 mi) east of the city, near the municipality of Mattannur. It is owned and operated by Kannur International Airport Limited(KIAL), a public–private consortium. The airport opened for commercial operations on 9 December 2018.
Valliyoorkkavu is an ancient temple located high in the Hills at Valliyoorkkavu, 3 kilometers from Mananthavady town of Wayanad district in Kerala. The temple is dedicated to goddess Bhagavathy or Durga.
Mazhuvannur is where the Axe of Lord Shiva is believed to have fallen )
Nadavayal is a town near Sultan Bathery in Wayanad district, Kerala, India. This small town hosted early migrants from Travancore (Thiruvithaamkoor).
Kabanigiri is a place near Pulpally, Wayanad district. It is One of the nearest places of Kabani River. So it named as Kabanigiri.
Marakkadavu is a small village near Pulpally in Kerala State, India. It is located 1/2 km from the proposed Bhirakkuppa bridge. The tourist attractions are Kabini river, beautiful paddy fields and plantations. The nearest railway station and airport are at Kozhikode, around 145 km away.
Kaniyambetta or Pachilakkad is a village in the Wayanad district of Kerala state, southern India. This places are mainly known as kamblakkad. Village office of kamblakkad is situated here.It is about 8 km from the district capital Kalpetta.
Kottathara or Venniyode is a gram panchayat of Wayanad district, Kerala State, India.
Ambalavayal is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India. The Wayanad Heritage Museum is located in the village.
Cherukottur is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Kanjirangad is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Kuppadithara is a village near Padinharethara in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Nalloornad is a village near Mananthavady in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Nenmeni is a village near Bathery in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Noolpuzha is a village near Sulthan bathery in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Padichira is a village near Pulpally in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Porunnanore is a village near Tharuvana in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Thalappuzha, Thavinhal or Thavinjal, is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India. It is formally known as aranguthum chall, meaning the place for cultural programs.
Thirunelly is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Thomattuchal is a village in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India.
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