Location
Tanur is famous for its Keraladheesapuram Temple which is supposed to be around 3000 years old. Unfortunately, the murals inside the temple have been covered by coats of paints and even the idol that adorns the temple is not the original one (just installed two years back). The forces of Tipu Sultan destroyed the original idol. Tanur is also important because it is considered the place where St Francis Xavier, an Apostle of East, paid a visit. There is also a beautiful beach in Tanur.