Mankavu is a suburb of Kozhikode in Kerala, India. It is known as the site of Zamorin’s Kovilakam, and it is called Mankavu Padinhare Kovilakam. Mankavu derives its name from Zamorin’s Mango Orchard in the area. Some historical records say that earlier was known as “Manavikraman Kavu” and shortened into “Mankave.” Mankavu, the royal residential area of the Zamorin situated along the Mampuzha River is home to a number of important royal temples like the Thrissala Bhagavathy Kshethram and Valayan