Kottakkal pooram is a temple festival in Sree Viswambhara Temple,
Kottakkal
Kottakkal (literally-''Land of the Fort'') is a major municipality, municipal town in Malappuram district in Kerala, having 32 Ward (country subdivision), wards. It is one of the four municipalities in Tirur Taluk, besides Tirur, Valanchery, and ...
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Malappuram District
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Kerala
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Dhanvantari
It is celebrated to honour
Dhanvantari, the patron god of medicine and health.
Programs
The grand celebrations in connection with the festival also includes cultural programmes by artists. During the seven days, famous classical artists of the country perform..Cultural Programmes Includes
Kathakali,
Mohiniyattam
References
Hindu festivals in Kerala
Festivals in Malappuram district
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