Kottakkal Temple Malappuram Kerala

Kottakkal Temple Malappuram Kerala

Kottakkal is a village in Malappuram District in Kerala, south India. It is an Eranadan village located 12 km south-west of Malappuram, the district head quarters, and 12km from Tirur. Kottakkal is one of the oldest Panchayath in Kerala, and is known for its ayurvedic institute, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, as well as its temple festival, Kottakkal pooram, celebrated over seven days during during March-April. Kottakkal pooram is a temple festival in Sree Viswambhara Temple, Kottakkal, Malappuram District in Kerala, India. It is celebrated to honour Dhanvantari, the patron god of medicine and health. The grand celebrations in connection with the festival also includes cultural programmes by famous artists. During the seven days, famous classical artistes of the country perform here.

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