The famous Pambu Mekkattu Mana (temple) is located here and attracts thousands of devotees every year.

Migrants from different parts of the world settled in Mala; especially noteworthy are the Jews from Palestine (Eretz Israel), Brahmins from the Konkan and Kudumbis and Konkanis from Goa.

The major items of trade were betel leaves, cut stone (Vettu Kall), toddy, coconut, spices, and wood.

After the defeat of Tipu Sultan, this fort was leveled gradually, but now also as you move towards the south of Mala, you will experience many ups and downs.

Its proximity to the 'back-waters' connected to the Arabian sea, makes it a unique small town between Chalakkudy and Kodungallur.

One of the oldest Carmelite monasteries, St. Theresa's, is located near this town, in a village called Kottackal.

This monastery was built by Blessed Chavara Kuriakose, founder of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, in 1867 AD.

Mohiyuddien Juma Masjid Mala, which is established in 640 AD, is one of the oldest mosques in India.

Unmarried girls from across Kerala come here to pray to the goddess Parvati for successful marriages and long life for their families.

The Pambummekattu Mana stands in Vadama village, in Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur District of Kerala.

The Ksrtc bus stand was the brainchild of former chief minister of Kerala, Sri K. Karunakaran.

Mala also has a private bus stand that has frequent schedules to Thrissur, Chalakudy, Kodungaloor, Aluva.

Nearest villages of Mala town is Neithakudy, Paranattukunnu, Kunnathukad, Vadama, Kavanad, Pattalapady, Kottamuri, Kodothkunnu.