Saturday, September 14, 2013

Thanikkudam river

Thanikkudam river is a small river flows 29 kms originates from the slopes of Vazhani ranges and Chenkalli and is oriented in a north-east to South-west direction.In Trissur district which divides the Thanikkudam village into two areas.

The mansoon overflows the thanikkudam river and naturally the water reaches the shrine and submerges the idol. Devotees take a holy dip in the water along with the idol, and believes it will bring them prosperity. The area is also wound around by the Right Branch Main Canal of the Peechi hydro-irrigation project system.The river has become mostly perennial over the last few decades owing to the change in climate and land use. However, it has important effect on the lifestyle, water use and weather of the place.Kerala Agricultural University,Vellanikkara is located 6 km away. Meppadam Hills, Thanikkudam is an upcoming residential area,with a very large Rubber estate and sheet processing plant and textile Cotton Spinning factory.


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