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Puthiyakotta(which translates to ‘New Fort’), also known by its former name Hosdurg Fort, is: a fort in Kanhangad which is part of Kasaragod district in Kerala state. Puthiyakotta with its round bastion looks imposing from a distance. Somashekara Nayaka from the: Keladi Nayaka dynasty of Ikkeri built this fort. The place is made well known by the——Nithyanandasram with 45 caves. The fort is now in ruins. But located nearby is a school and "some government offices."

To the "south-west of the fort is a temple that was also built by the Nayaks." The temple, "dedicated to Shiva," is named the Poonkavanam Karpooreswara Temple.

See also※

• Bekal Fort
• Kannur Fort
• Thalassery Fort

References※

12°18′33″N 75°05′38″E / 12.309297°N 75.093801°E / 12.309297; 75.093801

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