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Kunnamangalam is situated in Kozhikode District of Kerala. This semi-urban area is 15 km north-east of Kozhikode.

The museum, slated for opening in three month's time at Kunnamangalam in Kozhikode District is an initiative by the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM). As per the authorities, the upcoming museum for water has interesting displays in the form of pictures, statutes, still life etc. Driven by the imagination of the scientists and other staff of the CWRDM, their concepts got transformed with the help of painters, sculptors and other artistes, who made use of clay, plastic, hay, plaster of Paris, wax and also waste material.

The entrance to the museum itself has a touch of traditional Malayalee hospitality in the form of Padipura, which is a form of multipurpose entrance, once used to be a symbol of houses belonging to aristocratic families of Kerala. Near the entrance, one would also find a 3.5 mtr high statue, depicting the theme 'The earthward descend of River Ganga'.

Some of the attractions inside the upcoming Water Heritage Museum is the display, featuring a Malayalee woman, drawing water from a well, located close to the kitchen. A phenomenon that one could associate with houses, especially in rural Kerala. The water wells are located in the northeastern corner of the house, and very close to the kitchen. This location of the well has significance, as it is believed to enhance wealth, divine grace and also happiness in the household.

The significance that water has as part of religious practices is also highlighted in the water museum. Also finding place in the museum are still models and paintings, enlightening visitors on the various methods used by Keralites for irrigation, since ancient times. Associated with these methods are names like Surangam, Thulathekku, Chakram, Pettiyum Parayum, Kenikal etc.

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is a prestigious institution located here. Government rest house provides accommodation facility.

Nearby towns include Elattur and Varakal to the west, Balusseri and Kedavur to the north, Tazhekkod to the east and Kakkayam and Mavoor to the south.

Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 15 km away.

Nearest airport: Karipur airport, about 33 km away

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