Thirunavaya

Thirunavaya is located 8 km south of Tirur on the banks of the Bharathapuzha. This is a place of great historical importance. The Mamangam, a grand assembly of the rulers of Kerala, used be held here every 12 years. In this grand assembly the Emperor of Kerala was chosen. This extravagant festival was conducted for the last time in 1755. It used to last for 28 days where traders even from other countries used come in ships and barges to Thirunavaya through the Ponnani port. Today Thirunavaya is the venue for the annual Sarvodaya Mela. The Thirunavaya Navamukunda temple is also a famous pilgrim centre.