Malampuzha Garden

Malampuzha Garden is a landscaped garden located adjacent to the Malampuzha Dam in Malampuzha, Palakkad district, Kerala. Developed as part of the Malampuzha irrigation project, it is known for its manicured lawns, flower beds, topiary, and rock sculptures. The garden features the iconic Yakshi sculpture by Kanayi Kunhiraman, a rock garden, ropeway, and musical fountain, making it a central attraction within the larger Malampuzha Dam complex.

Visitors can expect a large landscaped garden with manicured lawns, seasonal flower beds, topiary, and paved walkways adjoining the Malampuzha reservoir. Key areas include the Rock Garden made from waste materials, the 30-foot Yakshi sculpture, a ropeway offering aerial views of the garden and dam, an aquarium, musical fountain area, and a children's park. The setting is open and park-like with views of the Western Ghats and dam, suitable for leisure walks, sightseeing and photography.

Malampuzha Dam was constructed between 1949 and 1955 across the Malampuzha River, a tributary of the Bharathapuzha, as Kerala's first major irrigation project after independence. The garden was developed as a recreational area adjoining the dam and reservoir. The Yakshi sculpture by renowned artist Kanayi Kunhiraman was installed in 1969 and became a landmark of modern sculpture in Kerala.

The garden is culturally noted for the Yakshi statue, considered an iconic work of contemporary art in Kerala, and for its innovative Rock Garden. It functions as a major public leisure and family recreation space for Palakkad and is a central part of the Malampuzha tourism complex that combines irrigation heritage with public park culture.