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At 12.30 pm we reached Calicut. Calicut or Kozhikode is the third largest city in Kerala. During Middle Ages, Calicut was was also known as the City of Spices for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. The name Kozhikode is thought to be derived, according to Prof. K.V.Krishna Ayyer, from Koyil (Palace) + Kota (Fort) meaning ‘Fortified Palace’. The place was also referred to as Chullikkad meaning ‘shrubby jungle’ probably referring to the marshy nature of the land. We took a hotel, had lunch and went to Calicut beach. This shore has been a witness to many historic events, including pitched naval battles and the arrival of ships from distant lands. Several national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Indira Gandhi and Krishna Menon have addressed people here.

Photos of Kozhikode beach:

1) Beach Road:

2) Calicut Beach:

3) Kites at Calicut Beach:

4) Calicut Beach:

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