Ponnani

Ponnani, a town of numerous mosques, is the smallest taluk in the Malappuram district of Kerala. It is a small town surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and is an important fishing centre. Ponnani has the only tidal port located at the mouth of the Bharathapuzha River and this has in turn contributed to the trade and economy of the Malabar region. The population here is a good mix of Hindus and Muslims. Ponnani, is called as the small ‘Makkah’ of South India, this place was once the second capital of Malabar during the reign of the then Samoothiri or the King. Ponnani has also always been an important education centre of Islamic teachings.

A small beach town located in the Malappuram District of Kerala is mainly renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches. Flanked by Arabian Sea on the west, Ponnani is also referred to as small 'Mecca' of South India. It is a picturesque town with perfect fusion of Hindu and Muslim values making the place culturally rich. Apart from being an important hub for fishing, Ponnani is also enriched with plethora of flora and fauna. ying at the mouth of River Barathapuza, boat