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Tirunavaya
Tirunavaya - styled as the Kashi of South India - is a Hindu pilgrim centre situated 8 km south - east of Tirur Municipality in Malappuram district, Kerala state. Situated on the northern bank of Bharathapuzha (Nila River), Tirunavaya is one of the most prominent places for bali tharpan in Kerala.
Thirunavaya was the venue for Mamankam, a medieval military and cultural festival, held once every 12 years.
Thirunavaya is situated in the Revenue Village of the same name, in Tirur Taluk. Thirunavaya is part of the Grama Panchayat of the same name.