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About Ponnani Tourism
This coastal town and one of the
oldest ports in Kerala is located in the Malappuram District of Kerala state in
India.
Located at the mouth of the river Bharathapuza, this
town serves as an important cog in Kerala's thriving fishing industry. It once
served an important role as a centre of trade for the Portuguese, the British
and Arab merchants.
Ponnani was a hotbed for the
nationalist movements that aided in India's freedom struggle from
British rule. Ponnani has also contributed a great deal to the cultural and
literary heritage of Kerala.
Historically, this town is
significant for its role in the spread of the Islamic religion throughout the
region. Its influence as a centre of Islamic education brought upon it the
title of a 'Mini Mecca' in India.
Malik Ibnu Dinar, the first Islamic missionary who came to Kerala, was believed
to have visited Ponnani. The great ruler Tipu Sultan of
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