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Kottakkal pooram is a temple festival in Sree Viswambhara Temple, Kottakkal, Malappuram District in Kerala, India.

Dhanvantari

It is celebrated to honour Dhanvantari, the patron god of medicine and health. [1]

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. [2].Cultural Programmes Includes Kathakali, Mohiniyattam [3]

References

  1. ^ Kerala tourist spot.
  2. ^ Malappuram arts and culture
  3. ^ "Kottakkal Pooram begins today". The Hindu. 3 April 2016.