Payyambalam Beach
Payyambalam Beach is a beach in Kannur district of Kerala in India that attracts tourists and local people. It often finds mention in tourism related publications as a beautiful beach. It has now a garden close to it. The beach is just 2 km from Kannur town.[1]
Overview
A sculpture Mother and Child by Kanayi Kunhiraman is an attractive feature of the beach garden.[2] A part of the garden is specially for children. Many movies have been shot in this location including the Maniratnam movie Alaipayuthey.[3] The Worldspace ad featuring A.R. Rahman was also shot here.
Some of Keralas prominent social and political figures like E. K. Nayanar,[4]Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, A. K. Gopalan, Pamban Madhavan, Sukumar Azhikode
and K. G. Marar are laid to rest near this beach.[2]
References
- ^ enchantingkerala.org. "Payyambalam Beach".
- ^ a b kannurtourism.com. "Payyambalam Beach".
- ^ A Movie Watchdog. "Alaipayuthey".
- ^ KRISHNAKUMAR, R (June 2004). "OBITUARY:The people's leader". Frontline (Frontline) 21 (12).
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Coordinates: 11°52′16″N 75°21′04″E / 11.871°N 75.351°E
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