of the town give it an upmarket look. There are also many theme restaurants here. Famous persons Sri Elamaram Kareem former minister and communist leader Sri E. T. Mohammed Basheer former minister and Member of Parliament Mubarak Edavannappara (Media Wing Chairman, Samastha_Kerala_Sunni_Students_Federation Culture Temple Kalkipuri Temple is situated in the birthplace of Kalki, 200 meter away from Edavannappara bus station. (Late) Kizhakkumbatt Illathth Damodaran Namboothirippad is the grandfather of Kalki who was land lord. In Kalkipuri Temple devotees pray directly to Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu irrespective of their caste, religion, gender, age nativity etc. Temple have Sreekovil (Sanctum sanctorum), Prarthana Mandapam (Prayer Hall) & 18 steps. Temple opening timing is : 3 AM to 10 PM. Patented Insect Free Oil Lamps (Design Patent Nos.225592 & 301639) are used in this temple for worships. Transportation Eavannappara village connects to other parts of India through Kondotty town on the west and Nilambur town on the east. National highway No. 66 passes through Kondotty and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State Highway No. 28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways 12, 29 and 181. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Feroke. Nearby places Kondotty Omanoor Edavanna Areekode Elamaram Vazhakkad References External links Villages in Malappuram district Kondotty area