Mananthavady is a municipality and taluk in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. It is the Second Largest town in Wayanad.The town is located on the banks of Mananthavady Puzha, a tributary of the Kabini River. Mananthavady has been referred to as "Hosenkadi" in a dictum scribbled under a copper artifact found at the Ananthanathaswamy Temple at Varadoor. The dominant view on the etymology is that the word is derived from "Mane Eytha Vady (The place where an arrow was shot at the deer)". This view is strengthened by the existence of a place called Ambukuthy, literally the location where the arrow pierced, on the outskirts of the town. This area was once ruled by the Pazhassi dynasty and the tomb of Pazhassi Raja is an important heritage site located in the heart of the town. Mananthavady was a major army camp for the British during their campaign against Pazhassi. One can still see the vestiges of the colonial period - canteen, club, barracks, rest house, cemetery - around Mananthavady. This is also the headquarters of the Adivasi Gothra Mahasabha. The District Hospital in Mananthavady is the only major treatment facility for the service of the tribal communities and other less privileged sections of Wayanad.
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valliyoorkavu bagavathy temple is a very well known famous temple in wayanad. baghavathy the main deity is very powerful. The temple is very calm and pleasant. Neatly maintained temple. you have to visit here during evenings to watch the beaurty of the diya lighted temple. it also has a small area where Sita devi, Lava & kusa are installed. The compound wall of the temple is decorated from inside with beautiful art works of various divine scenes. There are two temples in the premises. the one on the upper premise is open daily for public while the lower one is operated only during special occassions or celebrations. Over all it is a very powerful must see temple.
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