Pulingome

Pulingome is a village in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India.LocationPulingome is a village located in Cherupuzha Panchayath, in the Kannur district Northern Kerala. Located between the western ghats and the Karnataka forest, It is 73 kilometers away from Kannur and 33 km from Payyanur.HistoryThe name Pulingome is believed to be originated from a huge tamarind tree located at the riverside on the way to nearby village Palavayal.Pulingome was under the rule of “Mushika Dynasty” of Ezhimala during the Sangha Age. Later, this became part of “Kolathunadu” under “Chirakkal Dynasty”. Pulingome had a well established society and a rich culture all through its history. The ancient Sree Sankaranarayan temple here is believed to be set up by “Parasuram”. The Pulingome Makham were two holy men of Islam, were buried some 1300 years ago and the remaining of a temple in the Karnataka forest near the border are examples of Pulingome’s cultural heritage. Later with the invasion of Tippu these regions were brought under Mysore kingdom and after Tippu’s death the region was under British rule.Institutions Pulingome Makhaam The famous Pulingome Makham is in this village which is a holy shrine for Muslims. Muslim believers from different parts of Kerala especially from the neighbouring districts of Kasaragod, Kozhikkod, Wynad and from Karnataka state are visiting here for their spiritual Contentment. There is a yearly celebration called Pulingome Makham Uroos which will be participated by large number of people coming from different parts of Kerala and Karnataka. Kottathalachi Mount The famous Kottathalachi Mount is in this village. It is located at around 2500 feet above the sea level. There is a Cross and a small shrine at the top of the hill. From Good Fridays onwards there is way of the cross offers talking to many.