Kadalur Point (Thikkoti, Sacrifice Rock)

India

The Kadalur Point Lighthouse is situated in Kadalur, near Koyilandy in Kozhikode district on the coast of Arabian sea in India. The circular stone masonry tower has a height of 34 meters. The tower is painted with black and white bands. The lighthouse started its operation in 1907. The light source is a metal halide lamp.

In the 18th Century Kadalur Point was known as Cotta Point. It is believed that the lighthouse was built after a shipwreck on the rocky shores at the point and one can still see the remains of it.

The lighthouse marks dangerous offshore shoals and a rocky reef called Velliyamkallu or Sacrifice Rock. The 100th anniversary of the lighthouse was celebrated in 2009. In September 2012 officials announced plans to develop the station as a tourist attraction. Currently it is not so easy to find; local guidance may be needed. Located on a low promontory 6 km (3.8 mi) northwest of Quilandi near the village of Thikkoti. Accessible by road. Site open, tower open in late afternoons daily except Mondays.

Manufacture Date	1909
Lighthouse Construction	1909
Country	India
Lens Order	2nd order
Lens Type	Revolving
Status	publish
Light Character	FL(1) W 5s 57m
Lighthouse Markings	White round masonry tower, black bands. 35 m (115 ft) round concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted with black and white horizontal bands; lantern dome painted red.
Management Body Ports Authority	Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
Coastal Erosion Vulnerability
Open Status (Site)	Open
Open Status (Tower)	Open
Coordinates	11.4691339,75.6372669
Other	ARLHS IND-013; Admiralty F0682; NGA 27652. Source: Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years)

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