Bharanikavu- A Place Full of Life and Stories!

Bharanikavu – A Place Full of Life and Stories! Bharanikavu gets its name from the Durga Devi Temple, which celebrates its grand festival during Meena Bharani, and the Kavu (sacred grove) located nearby. This beautiful village is known for its sandy maidanam and the school next to the temple. The temple also boasts a serene pond owned by the temple authorities. The people here? Warm-hearted and full of life—they find ways to enjoy themselves even when money is tight ("Kadam vangi adichu pollikum" – borrowing and living large!). It’s a place buzzing with activities, unique characters, and endless stories. One of the village’s biggest highlights is its temple festival—a spectacle you can’t miss (just check the profile picture!). And, of course, “Ultsava Thallu” (festival-time brawls) is part of the tradition. It’s a land where everyone has a nickname—truly a place of Appukuttans and Usrus! When it comes to sports, Bharanikavu is unstoppable. It’s home to legendary cricket clubs like DOCU and HURRICANES and once had a football club called Brothers Football Club—now a part of local history. Interestingly, this small village also gave the Malayalam film industry one of its biggest superstars—Suresh Gopi! Fan culture thrives here—with Mohanlal and Mammootty both having dedicated fan clubs. And whether it's cricket season, football, or even a simple game of cards or carrom, the community dives in with passion. They even play tennis without rackets, proving that fun here comes in the most affordable and creative ways. Naadan thallu (local boxing) during festive seasons is a crowd-puller—sometimes, it even changes lives. And when the Utsavam ends, so do many of the local disputes, with major gangs using the festival as a time to settle scores. Crazy to the core and full of heart—Bharanikavu is a place like no other!