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Nileshwaram or Nileshwar or Neeleswaram is a municipality and a major town in Kasaragod District, state of Kerala, India. [1][3] It is one of the three municipalities in Kasaragod district; the others are Kasaragod and Kanhangad. [4]
Jan 1, 2007 · Nileswaram, once the cultural centre of Kasaragod District, is home to the Nileshwar Rajas, said to have come from Kozhikode nearly 600 years ago. Their palaces showcase the fine architecture and spectacular woodwork of the times.
Nileshwaram is located on the southern tip of Kasargod and is associated with Lord Shiva. The meaning of the name Nileshwaram is Blue-necked God, and is considered the territory of the Lord. The famous sculptor Kanayi Kunjihiraman hails from Nileshwaram.
Nileshwaram is also referred to as the cultural capital of the Kasargod District and lies nestled between two rivers, the Nileshwaram Puzha and Thejaswini Puzha. With the Arabian Sea to its west, the town is breathtakingly beautiful and a spectacular site to be at.
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Nileshwaram is the cultural capital of Kasaragod. With its forest lands and sacred shrines, the Nileshwaram palace is situated 2 kilometres from the Nileshwaram railway station. The palace is comparatively small as the region was only a small province of the ruling king.
The beautiful town of Nileswaram, 40 kms from Kasaragod town, has an unhurried, quaint ambience. The town used to be the headquarters of the erstwhile Nileswar Rajas, and was also once known as the cultural capital of the district.
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Nileshwaram is the cultural capital of the Kasaragod district. The name 'Nileshwaram' is said to be one of the names of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva. The town is home to a lot of cultural places that have folk arts, temple festivals and sacred groves.
