In the field of heritage stuctures : Kozhikode has many heritage structures in the city, the old mosques around the Kuttichira square and the Muslim houses nearby are architecturally rich.The temple too has its gifts in sculptures and inscriptions.Thiruvilangad temple contains many ancient sculptures.
In the field of cultural arts and festivals :
Kozhikode is famous for its martial art called Kalaripayyattu. The Northern kalarippayattu gives more emphasis on weapons than on empty hands. Northern kalarippayattu is distinguished by its meippayattu physical training and use of full-body oil massage. The system of treatment and massage, and the assumptions about practice are closely associated with Ayurveda.The historian Elamkulam Kunjan Pillai attributes the birth of northern kalarippayattu to an extended period of warfare between the Cheras and the Cholas in the 11th century.
In the field of tourism: Kozhikode has a lot to offer the visitors. The Beaches-Kappad, Kozhikode, Beypore, Bird sanctuary, Planetarium, Science Lab etc make the visit worthwhile.
In the field of personalities: V.K. Krishna Menon-who was the Defence Minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet, P.T Usha -The queen of Indian track and field, etc. are the well known prsonaliies from Kozhikode.
In the field of Sports : The Kozhikode city known as the Second Mecca of football lovers (first being Calcutta) has a flood-lit stadium constructed by the Municipal Corporation. Near to this, stands a pucca indoor stadium of the District Sports Council. P.T. Usha , the Indian Sprint queen from Payoli, Kozhikode is the one who brought applauds to Kerala and India from the world over.
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