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Kottakkal Heritage Town

Kottakkal Heritage Town in Tirur taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala, is internationally associated with Ayurveda through Arya Vaidya Sala, founded by Vaidyaratnam P. S. Varier in 1902. The town also has a strong cultural identity linked with Kathakali, traditional temples and historic settlement patterns. It is a valuable stop for travellers exploring Kerala’s medical, artistic and architectural heritage.

DistrictMalappuram
PIN Code676503
Place NameKottakkal Heritage Town
Place TypeHeritage Town
LocalityKottakkal
TalukTirur

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About Kottakkal Heritage Town

Kottakkal is a heritage and Ayurveda town in Tirur taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala. Its best-known institution is Arya Vaidya Sala, founded in 1902 by Vaidyaratnam P. S.

Varier and now recognised internationally for Ayurvedic treatment, medicines, research and education. Kerala Tourism also highlights Kottakkal’s cultural history, including P. S.

V. Natyasangham and the town’s long association with Kathakali. Traditional religious landmarks such as the Venkata Thevar Temple add another layer to the town’s heritage, while local history connects the name Kottakkal with an older fortified or military setting.

Visitors can combine institutional, cultural and architectural interests within a compact town itinerary, although access to clinical or private institutional areas should be confirmed separately. Kerala Revenue Department identifies Kottakkal in Tirur taluk and confirms PIN 676503. The town lies on a major road corridor and is easily combined with Malappuram, Tirur and nearby heritage destinations.

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Kottakkal is Malappuram’s best-known Ayurveda heritage town, home to Arya Vaidya Sala and a cultural tradition spanning Kathakali, temples and Kerala medical history.

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Nammude Keralam Last checked 2026-09-08

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