S.M. Street, abbreviation for Sweetmeat Street, also known as Mittai Theruvu, is a shopping street located in Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala, India. The street is a pedestrian zone. It also has a 160 year old fire temple amidst shopping places.
 The S.K. Pottekkatt statue facing S.M. Street in Kozhikode | |
| Native name | മിഠായി തെരുവ് (Malayalam) |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.3 mi (2.1 km) |
| Location | Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Other | |
| Known for | Halva, Textile, Sweets |
History edit
The history of S. M. Street dates back to time of the Zamorin when the ruler invited Gujarati sweetmeat makers to set up shop in the city and accommodated their shops just outside the palace walls.[1]
About the name edit
S. M. Street Street derives its name from the time it was lined with sweetmeat and halvah stalls. Its Malayalam name is Mittai Theruvu.
Renovation of S. M. Street edit
In May 2017, as part of the first phase of the S. M. Street beautification project, an amount of Rs. 3.64 crore was allocated. As part of the renovation, overhead power supply lines were removed and lamp posts were placed across the sides of the street.[2] Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally opened the renovated S. M. Street on 23 December 2017.[3]
In popular culture edit
S. M. Street is the subject of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award-winning book Oru Theruvinte Katha by S. K. Pottekkatt. The statue of S. K. Pottekkatt, stands facing the street.
Image gallery edit
References edit
- ^ "Story of the streets". The Hindu.
- ^ "S.M. Street beautification work begins". The Hindu.
- ^ "S.M. Street Kozhikode After Renovation". Verfasor.
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