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BIYYAM KAYAL[change | change source]
Biyyam Kayal is a waterway located near Ponnani, a municipality in the Malappuram district of Kerala [1]. It attracts a large number of tourists for two reasons; the Hanging bridge made up of high Power Steel and the annual canoe races that are conducted every year [1]. This usually occurs during the Onam season, in September. Pavilions are set up for the visitors and tourists to have a glimpse of the boat race that takes place annually. Consisting of women as well, almost two dozen country boats take place in the races and fight to win.[2]
Biyyam Kayal | |
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| Biyyam Lake | |
| Coordinates: 10°47'8"N 75°57'51"E |
Route of flow[change | change source]
Biyyam Kayal is considered to be at the mouth of Bharathappuzha, second longest river in Kerala after Periyar (river) and later flows into the Arabian Sea 8 kms away from the current river mouth at Munambam.[3] The Coordinates of Biyyam Kayal are 10°47'8"N 75°57'51"E.[4]
Accessibility[change | change source]
The exact location is Kanhiramukku, in Biyyam Road [5], and the nearest Landmark to the Biyyam Kayal is the 110 KV Substation Ponnani[6]. The nearest airport is the Calicut International Airport which is 53 kms away and the nearest railway station is the Kuttippuram railway station that is located 14 kms away from the Kayal[6]. The place is also easily accessible to people from Guruvayur via Chavvakkad[6]. Biyyam Kayal is open for the general public from 6 am in the morning till 8 pm at night [7]. The best time to visit the Kayal is from August till September which is when Onam festival usually takes place.[6]
Attractions[change | change source]
Bull Race[change | change source]
Earlier, Biyyam Kayal was famous for Kalapootu ( Bullock Race)[8]. Rows of Bullocks will be taken round and round to churn the earth and they will race at fairly good speed. Men were either allowed to stand on the levelling plank or watch as spectators. The levelling plank stand was dangerous as many men have gotten injured when the bulls have thrown them out[8]. The lords ( as they were called earlier) or the participants used cattle of good breeds for the Bullock races.[8] This was encouraged by group of spectators who would gather around with drums and music to encourage the game.
Biyyam Kayal Park[change | change source]
The park attracts many visitors especially during weekends[9]. The park is also surrounded by a number of stalls, where snacks and drinks are available for the tourists. The park is spacious and have many seating arrangements. A wide variety of migratory birds can also be observed in the Park[10]. Purple moorhen ( Porphyrio porphyrio) is one of the resident water birds of Kerala observed near the Biyyam Lake.[10] They are found by their breeding displays and loud calls.[10]
Boat race[change | change source]
The canoe race that takes place annually during Onam is characterised by the presence of different type of canoes known as Churullan vellams.[6] They are the traditional paddling canoes as compared to the snake shaped boats usually seen for the Boat race that occur in Kerala[6]. It is a local event and gets a footfall of over 25,000 people per year[6]. The events take place in the following order- it starts off with the inaugural ceremony, then the Jala Ghoshyatra, which is followed by the boat race consisting of 15-20 people in one boat and it ends with cultural performances and traditional music, much to the entertainment of the crowd.[6]
Developments[change | change source]
The District Tourism Promotion Council has converted the area into a tourist spot along with various water sports activities[2]. A rest house/ accommodation is provided for tourists with full facilities in order to make the stay more pleasant . Hospital services are also provided around Biyyam Kayal, in case of any emergencies and injuries.[11]
See also[change | change source]
Ponnani Lighthouse
Kadampuzha Devi Temple
Alattiyur, Malappuram
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "tripuntold". www.tripuntold.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "TOURKICKS | Biyyam Kayal". TOURKICKS. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ↑ Baral, S. S.; Sharma, K.; Saraf, A. K.; Das, J.; Singh, G.; Borgohain, S.; Kar, E. (2016). "Thermal anomaly from NOAA data for the Nepal earthquake". Current Science. 110 (2): 150–153. ISSN 0011-3891.
- ↑ "BIYYAM KAYAL". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ↑ "Biyyam Kayal • Entry Fee, Timing, Things To Do". Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Tourism, Kerala. "1000 festivals" (PDF). Kerala tourism. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Biyyam Kayal, Malappuram (2021) - Images, Timings | Holidify". www.holidify.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Divachitra, Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra , Divachitra (2014-07-31). "Nurungukal: Nurun gukal contd.......... ..." Nurungukal. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
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- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Sighting of the Lesser Frigate Bird Fregata ariel at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka". scholar.googleusercontent.com. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ↑ "Ponnani 2021: Best of Ponnani, India Tourism". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 2021-04-26.