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KARINTHANDAN TEMPLE
In the late 18ft century, there was no road to Wayanad from Kozhikode. One had to trek from
down hill to Lakkidi to reach Wayanad. As the legend goes, a British engineer was on the
look out to form a road to lnkkidi and an adivasi youth, by name Karianthandan guided the
engineer, through the rough terrain. According to the legend, the engineer, shot the adivasi
guide, after finding the route, to take credit of this discovery and the spirit of this adivasi
youth constantly haunted subsequent travelers. It is further believed that a priest later
chained this troublesome spirit to this tree.
The chain tree located at Lakkidi, the gate way of Wayanad, by the side of N.H. 166, is a
tourist attraction.
Address: NH 766, Lakkidi, Kunnathidavaka, Kerala 673576
CHAIN TREE – CANGALA MARAM LOCATION MAP