Though it forms an administrative part of Puducherry Union Territory – Mayyazhi, or Mahe to be precise – this geographical limb of Kerala is now a Union Territory. When taking a walk through this piece of land, you will smell the scent of a French culture herein, which is heavily active with a bustling liquor industry. This picturesque little town has many things to offer and is not limited to any particular region or culture.
When beginning the count, let’s start with the Government House therein. Built by the French in 1855, one can clearly sip the beauty of the sun settling down to the Arabian Sea. You will also get a chance to catch the glimpse of Mahe River that has got a great deal of reference in the literary prowess of Malayalam language. Tourists visiting this place have always generated a kind of fascination over the tall flag mast and the light house there at the side of the Government House – both instigating the memories of the old French rule. One can take a look at the ‘Tagore Park’, which enshrines some landmark statues that includes the statue of Mariame. Any French will quickly tickle the souvenir of the famous French revolution slogans.
Situated at the Kozhikode – Kannur road, the Shrine of St. Teresa of Avila is older than almost all the rest of the shrines in the entire region of Malabar. The historical documents point out that the shrine was erected in the year of 1736 and was renovated later in 1788. During the month of October, virtually the entire Mahe region packs their bag in and around the annual celebrations of the church. The St. George Fort – yet another French construction, is situated on the highest hill in Cherukallayi. Within the close proximity of this church, a T.V. relay station operates. Also grab this opportunity to view the remains of Thacholi Othenan’s Fort, which is situated on the Kannur-Kozhikode Highway.
The Govt. boat house at Manjakal, allows you to hire boats and set a perfect voyage through the spectacular Mahe River. On the other hand, the historical value of ‘Puthalam Bhagavathi Temple’ is not just limited to the many ancient art collections therein, but also related to the traditional art forms of Kerala such as ‘Theyyam’ and ‘Thirayattam’. What you can see in the Malabar region of Kerala, is that you will never miss the sights of temples, mosques and churches set apart within a few kilometers of distance. Considered as one of the oldest Juma Mosques in Mahe, the ‘Puzhakal Juma Masjid’ is on the banks of Mahe River and is an imposing figure by any yardsticks. On the other hand, the biggest Sree Krishna Temple in Mahe – The Sri Krishna Temple in Choodikotta is not too far away. Well, the undeniable presence of Sree Narayana Guru in the societal set up of Kerala is underlined by the very own Sree Narayana Madam in Manjakal. To sum up with, the golden coastlines of Mahe – which invokes the presence of the beautiful Dharmadam Island, is never going to make your trip an uninteresting one.
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