Mahe or Mayyazhi

Mahe is one of the four districts of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Surrounded by Kannur district on three sides and Kozhikode on the other, it lies at the mouth of the majestic Mahe River. It is located about 10km from Thalassery in Kannur. It was once a French colony and traces of the same can still be seen today. The famous St. Teresa’s Church is at Mahe and believers flock in large numbers here. It is among the most visited shrines in the country and people of all religions make this trip, especially during the Fete de Mahe.