- Maikavu
Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Maikavu
type = Village
locator_position =
latd = 11.403008
longd = 75.976821
state_name = Kerala
district = Kozhikode District
sub division =
area_telephone =
postal_code =
footnotes =Maikavu (also known as "Mycavu") is one of the villages in the
Calicut district of NorthernKerala (Malabar ). It is one of the places whereSyrian Christian s settles after leaving theTravancore - Cochin area.Famous
St.Mary's Orthodox Church, Maikavu is situated here.Vattal kurishupally is one of the major pilgrim center.Unithram Kunnu, Chamora, Chundakunnu,Kattumunda, Kayalum para, Vattakkuru, Kanjiradu are the places here.Geography:- Maikave is located at coord|11.4030084|N|75.97682189|E|. It has an average elevation of 4.1m. There is one good river located near.
Climate:- The Village has a generally humid climate with a very hot season extending from March to May. The main rainy season is during the South West Monsoon, which sets in the first week of June and extends up to September. The North East Monsoon extends from the second half of October through November. The average annual rainfall is 3266 mm. The best weather is found towards the end of the year, in December and January. During these months, the skies are clear, and the air is crisp.
Natural Beauties
Festivals
Onam:- Kerala's innumerable festivals however stand out because of their uniqueness. Onam is the most famous festival of Kerala. All Malayalis celebrate it, irrespective of religion. It falls in the Malayalam month of Chingam (Aug-Sept). It is the harvest festival of Kerala.
Christmas:- Holy Mass is held in all the churches in Maikave. Carol singing, and setting up of Christmas trees takes place in all churches and homes.
Palliperunnal (Feast of
St.Mary ):- This is the local festival of this village. It is held on January 15Easter:- This is another important
Christian festival, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter usually falls in March-April, after 40 days lent of fast and penance. Christians go for mid-night mass, as a memory of the resurrection of Jesus, 2000 years ago.
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