Tanur, India

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Tanur is a small town in the Tirur tehsil, Malappuram district of Kerala state, South India.

[edit] History

The small coastal fishing town of Tanur was one of the oldest muslim settlements of India.Many ancient mosques are situated here.This was once a Portuguese colony. It is believed that St. Francis Xavier visited Tanur in 1546 AD.

[edit] Points of interest

About 3 km south of Tanur is Keraladeshpuram Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and believed to be one of the oldest Hindu temples in Kerala. Trikkaikattu Temple and Math situated at Pariyapuram, 3 km North of Tanur. Math was founded by Sri Sankaracharya. The temple dedicated to Lord Sivawhich is situated on top of a hill. There is also a famous Ayyapan Temple. Tanur also has a beautiful beach. Vettakkorumakan Temple at Rayirimangalam is also a famous temple.