Madappally,_Vatakara

Madappally, Vatakara

Madappally, Vatakara

Place

Madappally is a small town near Vatakara in Kozhikode District, Kerala, India.

Quick Facts

The 'Pally' name denotes Buddhism. Pally is still the most popular affix used along with place, plot and family names in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra. The Pali word Pally means a non Hindu/ Brahmanic place of worship. In the ancient times it denoted a Jain or Buddhist shrine.[1]

According to Ajay S Shekhar, Madappally was one of the world renowned Buddhist shrines of worship, learning, health care and nature conservation.[2]

Traditional house in Madappally, Vatakara

Transportation

Madappally is on National Highway 17 and Mahé, Puducherry is the nearest city on the north. Vatakara is the nearest town towards the southern side.

Government College, Madappally

Government College, Madappally is a post-graduate campus affiliated to the University of Calicut.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Ajay (3 January 2010). "Buddhism in Kerala". Ajaysekher.net. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  2. [2]
    Ajay (3 January 2010). "Buddhism in Kerala". Ajaysekher.net. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
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