As the nation observes Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav in connection with the 75th Independence Day celebrations, Payyanur in Kannur holds a very significant place in the Indian national movement. The 1928 Congress session took place in Payyanur.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">Payyanur was the venue of Salt Satyagraha in Malabar. It was on April 12, 1930 a league of Freedom fighters started to Payyannur from Kozhikkode under the leadership of K. Kelappan to participate in salt satyagraha. The event took place on April 23. Payyanur was later known as Second Bardoli. It became even more popular after the visit of Mahatma Gandhi in 1934.</span><br />