Dr.Santhosh Vallikkad

Kottakkal- A cultural legend Dr. Santhosh Vallikkat svallikkad@gmail.com 9447353421 Kottakkal, an Eranadan village, is located on the western side of Malappuram, the district head quarters. Even though effervescent with the arrogance of city life in it's veins, Kottakkal sustains it's serenity, lingering on with the lost memories of bygone grandeur. Just walk through the alleys of this village where history slumbers…. You could hear the footsteps of centuries of Kerala history rustling in it'sglades !.. Kottakkal, known as White Fort in Sanskrit, Venkalikotta and VenkittaKotta in Malayalam was a small militarily base of the King of Valluvanadu till the first halt of 18th century in Christian era. KaruvayoorMoosad, the chief marshal and preacher of Valluvakonathiri lived here. May be the forts and castles constructed by him bestowed the title Kottakkal to this village. The suburbs of Kottakkal were known as Changuvettikadu, Eyyakkadu….KaruvayoorMoosad ...

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