Mukkunnu, Taliparamba


Mukkunnu is a village in the Pariyaram Panchayat of Taliparamba Taluk in Kannur district, Kerala, India.

Overview

The name Mukkunnu is believed to have originated from the Malayalam term Moonu Kunnu, meaning "three hills". The village is accessible via the Chudala bus stop on National Highway 17 or the North Kuppam bus stop.

Temples

The main temple in Mukkunnu is the Anakeel Bhagavathi temple, located near Kuppam.
The temple is known for its annual Theyyam festival, a traditional ritual art form popular in North Kerala. Theyyam performances at this temple are documented to take place in late January.
Other temples in the village include the Karode Vishnu temple on the western side of Mukkunnu, the Gulikan Sthana, and the Mukkunnu Nagam.

Public library

Mukkunnu's public library hosts a collection of Malayalam literary works. The library played a significant role in many households before widespread internet and modern media access, providing radio, television, and access to several newspapers and magazines published in Kerala.

Transportation

The national highway passes through Taliparamba. Goa and Mumbai can be accessed from the northern side, while Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram can be accessed from the southern side. Taliparamba has a bus station, and buses are available to all parts of the Kannur district. The road to the east of Iritty connects to Mysore and Bengaluru, but, buses to these cities are available only from Kannur, to the south.
The nearest railway stations are Kannapuram and Kannur on the Mangaluru-Palakkad line. Trains connect to almost all parts of India, with Pazhayangadi station located around from Mukkunnu.
The closest airports are at Kannur, Mangaluru, and Kozhikode.