Independence Day 2025: Must-visit Kerala landmarks

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Kerala has quite a few historic spots that can trigger nationalistic pride in you, this Independence Day. Here are a few of them.

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Payyannur

Kannur's Payyannur hosted Kerala's Salt Satyagraha in 1930.

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Visit Gandhi Smaraka Mandiram, the Salt Satyagraha Memorial, and the nearby Thalassery to explore British-era buildings.

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Vaikom

The Satyagraha held here for temple entry was backed by Gandhiji, who also visited the spot in 1924.

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Visit the Satyagraha Memorial Museum, the Mahadeva Temple surroundings where protests were held, the boat jetty where Gandhiji was welcomed and Indamthuruthy Mana that hosted him.

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Punnapra and Vayalar

A revolt against the princely state of Travancore's decision not to join the India union was held in these coastal villages of Alappuzha.

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Check out the Punnapra Martyrs' Column and Vayalar Martyrs' Memorial, the key spots tied to the strike.

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