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Kottakkal
Kottakkal (literally-Land of the Fort) is a major municipal town in Malappuram district in Kerala, having 32 wards. It is one of the four municipalities in Tirur Taluk, besides Tirur, Valanchery, and Tanur.
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- Kadampuzha Devi Temple
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Places to Visit
- Kadampuzha Devi Temple: Kadampuzha Devi Temple is a Hindu temple and pilgrimage center at Kadampuzha in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Parvati/Durga in the form of a huntress.
- Kakkad: Kakkad is a place near Kottakkal in Kerala, about 7.3 km away.
- Thirunavaya: Tirunavaya, also spelled as Thirunavaya, is a town in Tirur Malappuram, Kerala. Situated on the northern bank of Bharatappuzha (River Ponnani/Nila or Perar), it is one of the major Hindu pilgrimage centres in Kerala.
- Tirurangadi: Tirurangadi is a municipal town in Malappuram district of the Indian state Kerala. It is a historic town famed for its active participation in the freedom struggle, especially those dating back to the 1920s.
Sightseeing Places
- Kadampuzha Devi Temple: Kadampuzha Devi Temple is a Hindu temple and pilgrimage center at Kadampuzha in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Parvati/Durga in the form of a huntress.
- Kakkad: Kakkad is a place near Kottakkal in Kerala, about 7.3 km away.
- Thirunavaya: Tirunavaya, also spelled as Thirunavaya, is a town in Tirur Malappuram, Kerala. Situated on the northern bank of Bharatappuzha (River Ponnani/Nila or Perar), it is one of the major Hindu pilgrimage centres in Kerala.
- Tirurangadi: Tirurangadi is a municipal town in Malappuram district of the Indian state Kerala. It is a historic town famed for its active participation in the freedom struggle, especially those dating back to the 1920s.
Temples
- Kadampuzha Devi Temple: Kadampuzha Devi Temple is a Hindu temple and pilgrimage center at Kadampuzha in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Parvati/Durga in the form of a huntress.
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Kadampuzha Devi Temple
Kadampuzha Devi Temple is a Hindu temple and pilgrimage center at Kadampuzha in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. The main deity of this temple is Goddess Parvati/Durga in the form of a huntress.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 16 km from Kottakkal.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Tirur railway station, about 12 km from central Kottakkal.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Kottakkal (Apr, May, Jun) averages 24–32°C with about 374 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Kottakkal (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 23–30°C with about 357 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Kottakkal (Oct, Nov) averages 23–31°C with about 219 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Kottakkal (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 21–33°C with about 30 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C.
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History
- Summary: Kottakkal (literally-Land of the Fort) is a major municipal town in Malappuram district in Kerala, having 32 wards. It is one of the four municipalities in Tirur Taluk, besides Tirur, Valanchery, and Tanur.
- Overview: Kottakkal (literally-Land of the Fort) is a major municipal town in Malappuram district in Kerala, having 32 wards. It is one of the four municipalities in Tirur Taluk, besides Tirur, Valanchery, and Tanur. It is a part of the Malappuram metropolitan area and a growing city in Kerala.
- Ancient History: An Old Malayalam inscription which dates back to 932 CE found from Indianoor in Kottakkal mention the name of Goda Ravi of Chera dynasty. Kottakkal, formerly known as Sweta Durgam (the White Fort) in Sanskrit, Venkalikotta and Venkita Kotta in Malayalam, was a military base of the Kingdom of Valluvanadu earlier.
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Significance
An Old Malayalam inscription which dates back to 932 CE found from Indianoor in Kottakkal mention the name of Goda Ravi of Chera dynasty.
Spiritual Significance
An Old Malayalam inscription which dates back to 932 CE found from Indianoor in Kottakkal mention the name of Goda Ravi of Chera dynasty.
Pilgrimage Traditions
Kottakkal became famous because the world famous Herbal Medicine Research Centre known as 'Arya Vaidya Shala' is situated here. This hospital is frequented by heads of states and business barons of many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kottakkal is most comfortable in December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is February (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
The nearest airport is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 16 km away. The nearest railway station is Tirur railway station, about 12 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Kadampuzha Devi Temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 34°C over the year, with about 2787 mm of rain in total.
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