Bekal
Bekal
fort
and
the
adjoining
beach
selected
by
the
central
government
to
develop
into
a
special
tourism
area
is
the
best
bid
of
Kasargod
for
the
promotion
of
tourism.
Twenty
six
kms
South
of
Kasargod
town
this
magnificent
and
robust
fort,
overlooking
the
calm
seas
and
the
'snow
white
beach'
is
a
Perennial
source
of
tourist
attraction.
Built
by
the
Ikkeri
Naikkanas
in
the
17th
century
the
fort
has
seen
many
a
war
and
seige
for
dominance.
This
exhiberating
artifice
has
stood
the
test
of
time
and
remains
a
marvel
to
the
eyes.
The
broad
and
extensive
beach
with
a
backdrop
of
fisher
folk
village
life
has
a
scenic
beauty
and
natural
charm.
Ananthapura
Anathapura
is
the
only
lake
temple
in
Kerala.
Situated
at
Kumbala
12
Kms
North
East
of
Kasargod,
it
is
considered
the
moolsthanam,
original
seat,
of
Anantha
Padmanabha
of
Thiruvananthapuram.
The
annual
festival
at
this
temple
is
in
the
second
fortnight
of
April.
Madhur
Sidhi
Vinayak
Temple
Located
eight
kms
North
East
of
Kasargod
the
famous
Madhur
Maha
Ganapathi
temple
is
attracting
thousands
of
pilgrims
annually.
This
imposing
structure
of
three
tier
architectural
marvel
is
adorned
with
copperplate
roofing
against
the
beautiful
landscape
on
the
banks
of
Madhuvahini.
The
unique
architectural
style
of
this
temple
is
noted
for
its
archaeological
value.
Malik
Dinar
Mosque
The
Malik
Dinar
Mosque
at
Thalankara
is
one
of
the
first
ten
mosques
built
in
India
after
the
advent
of
Malik
Mohammad
Dianar
to
propagate
Islam
in
India.
The
mortal
remains
of
Malik
Dinar
is
put
to
eternal
rest
near
this
mosque.
Pilgrims
in
large
numbers
gather
on
the
occasion
of
Uroose,
the
annual
festival
of
this
mosque.
Bela
Church
The
famous
church
at
Bela
15
kms
north
of
Kasargod
is
a
famous
pilgrim
centre
is
in
the
district.
constructed
in
1890
this
is
the
oldest
church
in
this
area.
Yakshagana
Yakshagana
Bayalatta
the
famous
art
form
of
the
region
is
a
colourful
cultural
treat.
The
father
of
Yakshagana
Parthysubha
belonged
to
Kumbala.
This
colourful
dance
drama
is
based
on
the
myths
and
legends
of
the
old.