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The Bharathapuzha is the second longest river in Kerala. It takes its origin from the Western Ghats and joins with the Arabian Sea after a long journey of 209 kms. Considered as the Nile of Kerala it is also known as ‘Nila”.

River Nila is the life line of Kerala and flows through three districts: Palakkad, Thrissur and Malappuram. There are number of famous Hindu Temples situated on its banks. The local legend says that those cremated on the shores of the River Nila achieve salvation. The word Nila indicates the culture more than just River.