About Kannur

KANNUR

In conjunction with its sister city, Tellicherry, it was the third largest city on the western coast of British India in the 18th century after Bombay and Karachi. The modern town is referred as Kannur Town.Kannur, as a district and surrounding areas were mostly ruled by the famous Kolathiri rajas (kings).

Kannur often known as The crown of Kerala because of its natural treasures is edged by the Western Ghats in the east, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in the south, Lakshadeep Sea (Laccadive Sea) in the west and Kasargod in the north. Kannur is popularly known as The city of Looms and Lores because of the loom industries functioning in the district and ritualistic folk arts called Theyyam held in temples. Kannur has rich culture, history and traditions that are often connected with many scholars and legends from this region.

 
 

Approximately 355,679 people live in Kannur, of all faiths. Places of interest are numerous and are given under destinations. Numerous web sites available, one given below.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kannur