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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.<ref>[http://www.cocohol.com/kerala_tourism/malappuram-kerala.php Kerala tourist spot].</ref> 

==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.<ref>[http://www.malappuram.net/html/artsandculture.htm#Kottakkal%20Pooram Malappuram arts and culture]</ref>.Cultural Programmes Includes [[Kathakali]], [[Mohiniyattam]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kottakkal-pooram-begins-today/article8428341.ece|title= Kottakkal Pooram begins today|publisher=The Hindu |date=2016-04-03}}</ref>

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[[Category:Hindu festivals in Kerala]]
[[Category:Festivals in Malappuram district]]


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