PALAKKAD TIPU FORT

History Of Palakkad Fort

In AD 1766 Hydrali was constructed the Tipu fort and also known as Palakkad fort stands in the heart of the Palakkad town.The emperor of Mysore province , supposedly to facilitate communication between both sides of the Western Ghats.

Palakkad Achan, was originally a tributary of the Zamorin, but had become independent before the beginning of the 18th century.In 1757,Palakkad achan sent a deputation to Haider Ali seeking help against an invasion threatened by the Zamorin. Haider Ali seized upon the opportunity to gain possession of a strategically important location such as Palakkad.That time until 1790 the fort was continually in the hands of the Mysore Sultans.It was first taken by the latter in 1768 when Colonel Wood captured it during his raid on Haider Alis's fortresses, in a few months later haider was retaken it. But in 1783,It was recaptured by Colonel Fullarton .It later fell into the hands of the Zamorin�s troops. In 1790 it was finally captured by the British under Colonel Stuart. It was renovated and was used as a base for operations that ended with the storming of Srirangapatnam.

The current status of our old fort and the palakkad town hall known as Kotta Maidanam or Fort Maidan. The ground is now used to stage cricket matches, exhibitions and public meetings but which had once served as a stable for the elephants and horses of Tipu's army..

Hanuman Temple in Palakkad Fort

Today fort is visited by thousands of local every day for a different reason.Sri Kote Hanuman temple is situated in Palakkad district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Lord Anjaneya. The temple is situated on the Eastern entrance of the Palakkad fort. A figure of Anjaneya is carved in the inner side of the fort wall.The murthi of Lord Anjaneya is south facing, while the Lord Himself is facing west.It is worth mentioning here that some of the forts built during the time of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan have Anjaneya figure in 'ardha shilpa' form or in shilpa form in or around the fort. The Lord was worshiped by the warriors, and the Lord is known The deity was worshiped by the warriors of the fort. He was an inspiration for many warriors. The idol of the deity is shown facing the south, in the standing posture with the gatha held in folded hands. The lord's tail is raised and curved, with a small bell at the end of the tail. His right leg is forward and the left is just raised, ready to move.It is seen to be believed that thousands of locals offering ghee for the lamp on Saturdays and Tuesday from early morning itself. Today He continues to inspire many of the Bhaktas who visit Him for their missions' success.

The deity was worshiped by the warriors of the fort. He was an inspiration for many warriors. The idol of the deity is shown facing the south, in the standing posture with the gatha held in folded hands. The lord's tail is raised and curved, with a small bell at the end of the tail. His right leg is forward and the left is just raised, ready to move.It is seen to be believed that thousands of locals offering ghee for the lamp on Saturdays and Tuesday from early morning itself. Today He continues to inspire many of the Bhaktas who visit Him for their missions' success.