Naduvil and Kudianmala

Vaithal Valleyis just 6 km from Kudianmala
Light festival at Ayyappa Temple, Naduvil

Naduvil and Kudianmala (also spells Kudiyanmala) are two villages in the Western Ghats in India.It is in Kerala state and in kannur district. Kudianmala is in Taliparamba taluk. Taliparamba-Kudianmala road distance is 34 km. Kudianmala-Taliparamba bus route is a nationalized route.

Paithalmala is a beautiful hill station and tourist place near kudianmala. Paithalmala stands at the border of kerala and karnataka. The Kudak district of Karnataka is at the eastern side of paithalmala.

It was one of the major centres of Syrian Christian migration (Malabar migration). Migration of mainly Syrian Christian families to Kudianmala started in 1950s and continued till 1970's in a big way.[1] Even before that there were inhabitants here.

The name has a history behind it. The ruler of the Chirakkal Principality had a sister. She was accused of adultery. So, the ruler sent her and a set of servants to a place in Kudianmala with the name Kudiattivalappu, which is near Pottamplavu. After this, every 12 years Vyazhavattam, the ruler, used to send soldiers to kill the sons of the princess if any were born during this period. From this legend, the name Kudianmala was derived.

Malabar Migration which initially started in 1920s and reached a peak in 1950s began changing the demography from 1950s. The Second World War created poverty in Travenocre and this caused the migration. Central Travencore especially Kottayam district was the focus of migration. In 1953 the Holy Mass was said for the first time in the history of this place.

Vaithalmala Mountain

Vaithal Mala the present adventure tourism spot is just 6 kilometres from Kudianmala. Some call it "Paithal" which means "small baby".

It is said that the name 'Paithal' has some connection with the 'Paithalkon' dynasty of Malabar.

Nearby towns are chemperi,alakode etc

Naduvil and Kudianmala

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 12°07′39″N 75°28′36″E / 12.12745°N 75.47676°E / 12.12745; 75.47676Coordinates: 12°07′39″N 75°28′36″E / 12.12745°N 75.47676°E / 12.12745; 75.47676

References

  1. ↑ Logan's Malabar Manual

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