Iringal village in Kozhikode is celebrated for its artistic heritage and traditional craftsmanship. Sargaalaya, the Kerala Arts and Crafts village here is an initiative of Kerala Tourism. This space features Kerala handicraft products and showcases how these products are created by the skilled artisans of God's Own Country.
You can not only collect the classic products manufactured by the dexterous artisans but also learn one or two lessons in the subtleties of craft-making. Travellers across the world visit this arts and crafts village to watch up close the deft expertise of Kerala craftsmen.
Spreading on a 20-acre land on the shores of the Moorad River, the craft village has 60 stalls housed in beautiful cottages that are environment-friendly and ethnic in design. Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society (ULCCS) manages this village. Sargaalaya was developed and implemented on the Responsible Tourism model.
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Sargaalaya Arts and Crafts Village situated at Iringal in Kozhikode provides platform for traditional artisans of Kerala but also learn one or two lessons in the subtleties of crafts-making. An initiative of the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, Sargaalaya is conceptualized as a tourist destination, Sargaalaya was developed and implemented on the Responsible Tourism model