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'''Killikkurussimangalam''' (also known as '''Lakkidi''') is a village around eight km from nearby town [[Ottappalam]] in [[Palakkad district]] of [[Kerala]], [[south India]]. The river [[Nila River|Nila]] ([[Bharatapuzha]]) flows through the southern border of Lakkidi.
'''Killikkurussimangalam''' (also known as '''Lakkidi''') is a village around 8 km from nearby town [[Ottappalam]] in [[Palakkad district]] of [[Kerala]], [[south India]]. The river [[Nila River|Nila]] ([[Bharatapuzha]]) flows through the southern border of Lakkidi.


==Etymology==
The village got its name from the famous Lord [[Shiva]] [[temple]]- [[Sri Killikkurussi Mahadeva Kshetram]] situated in the village. The temple is very old and legends say it has been founded by the sage ''Sree Suka Brahma Hrishi''.
The village got its name from the famous Lord [[Siva temple]] - [[Killikkurussi Shiva temple|Sri Killikkurussi Mahadeva Kshetram]] situated in the village. The temple is very old and legends say it has been founded by the sage ''Sree Suka Brahma Hrishi''.


==Kunchan Nambiar's birthplace==
The village is the birth place of famous [[Malayalam]] satire poet and founder of the [[Ottamthullal]] art form, '''[[Kunchan Nambiar]]''' (Rama panivada). The house, where Kunchan Nambiar was born- Kalakkathu Bhavanam, is now a cultural central, under taken by Department of Culture of [[Kerala]] State Government. There is also a library situated here in memory of Kunchan Nambiar called ''Kunchan Smaraka Vayanasala''- Kunchan Memorial Library.
The village is the birthplace of famous [[Malayalam]] satire poet and founder of the [[Ottamthullal]] art form, [[Kunchan Nambiar]] (Rama panivada). The house where Kunchan Nambiar was born, Kalakkathu Bhavanam, is now a cultural centre, undertaken by Department of Culture of [[Kerala]] State Government. There is also a library situated there in memory of Kunchan Nambiar called ''Kunchan Smaraka Vayanasala'' - Kunchan Memorial Library.


Legendary [[Koodiyattam]] and [[Chakyar koothu]] artist and noted [[Natyashasthra]] scholar ''Nātyāchārya Vidūshakaratnam [[Padma Shri]]'' '''Guru [[Mani Madhava Chakyar]]''', who was the authority of ''Abhinaya'' (acting) was also lived here. His home is near to the Killikkurussi Mahadeva temple. It is also the hometown of one of Chakyar's prominent disciples, '''[[Guru Kelu Nair]]'''.
[[Koodiyattam]] and [[Chakyar koothu]] artist and noted [[Natyashasthra]] scholar Nātyāchārya Vidūshakaratnam [[Padma Shri]] Guru [[Mani Madhava Chakyar]], who was the authority of ''Abhinaya'' (acting) was also lived there. His home is near to the Killikkurussi Mahadeva temple. It is also the hometown of one of Chakyar's prominent disciples, [[Guru Kelu Nair]].


Famous [[Sanskrit]] scholar '''Koppattu Achutha Pothuval''' was also lived near the temple.
[[Sanskrit]] scholar Koppattu Achutha Pothuval also lived near the temple.
[[File:Temple pond kerala.jpg|thumb|Temple pond]]
[[File:Mani damodara Chakyar-mattavilasa.jpg|thumb|Chakyar dance]]


==Education==
Sree [[Sankara]] [[Oriental]] High School- previously known as ''Balakollasini Samskritha Pathasala'', is the oldest high school in this area, and stays for the education of the poor. It was started by the great Sanskrit scholar and teacher ''Panditaratnam'' '''Pazhedathu Sankaran Nampoothiripad'''. This is one of the six schools in Kerala where Sanskrit is the Major Language.
[[Sree Sankara Oriental High School]], previously known as ''Balakollasini Samskritha Pathasala'', is the oldest high school in this area, and stays for the education of the poor. It was started by the great Sanskrit scholar and teacher ''Panditaratnam'' '''Pazhedathu Sankaran Nampoothiripad'''. This is one of the six schools in Kerala where Sanskrit is the Major Language.


There is a sacred temple-[[pond]] (''Ambalakkulam'') near to Sri Killikkurussi Mahadeva Temple, where pilgrims and visitors bathe.
There is a sacred temple-[[pond]] (''Ambalakkulam'') near to Sri Killikkurussi Mahadeva Temple, where pilgrims and visitors bathe.
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[[Postal Index Number|Pin code]] of the village is 679 301.
[[Postal Index Number|Pin code]] of the village is 679 301.


==Image gallery==
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Image:Mani damodara Chakyar-mattavilasa.jpg|The performance of devotional koothu- Mathavilasam at Killikkurussi Mahadeva Kshetram by [[Mani Damodara Chakyar]].
Image:Mani damodara Chakyar-mattavilasa.jpg|The performance of devotional koothu- Mathavilasam at Killikkurussi Mahadeva Kshetram by [[Mani Damodara Chakyar]].
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==References==
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| title=[[Mani Madhaveeyam]](biography of Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar)
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| publisher=Department of Cultural Affairs, [[Government of Kerala]]
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| year=1999
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| isbn= 81-86365-78-8
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==See also==
==See also==


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* [[Mani Damodara Chakyar]]
* [[Mani Damodara Chakyar]]


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[[Category:Hindu temples in Palakkad district]]
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| title=[[Mani Madhaveeyam]](biography of Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar)
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| year=1999
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==External links==
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{{Palakkad district}}

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Latest revision as of 13:21, 15 January 2024

Killikkurussimangalam
Village
Sri Killikkurussi Mahadeva Kshetram- Shiva Temple of Killikkurussimangalam
Sri Killikkurussi Mahadeva Kshetram- Shiva Temple of Killikkurussimangalam
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Coordinates: 10°45′58″N 76°26′10″E / 10.766°N 76.436°E / 10.766; 76.436
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictPalakkad
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Killikkurussimangalam (also known as Lakkidi) is a village around 8 km from nearby town Ottappalam in Palakkad district of Kerala, south India. The river Nila (Bharatapuzha) flows through the southern border of Lakkidi.

Etymology

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The village got its name from the famous Lord Siva temple - Sri Killikkurussi Mahadeva Kshetram situated in the village. The temple is very old and legends say it has been founded by the sage Sree Suka Brahma Hrishi.

Kunchan Nambiar's birthplace

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The village is the birthplace of famous Malayalam satire poet and founder of the Ottamthullal art form, Kunchan Nambiar (Rama panivada). The house where Kunchan Nambiar was born, Kalakkathu Bhavanam, is now a cultural centre, undertaken by Department of Culture of Kerala State Government. There is also a library situated there in memory of Kunchan Nambiar called Kunchan Smaraka Vayanasala - Kunchan Memorial Library.

Koodiyattam and Chakyar koothu artist and noted Natyashasthra scholar Nātyāchārya Vidūshakaratnam Padma Shri Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar, who was the authority of Abhinaya (acting) was also lived there. His home is near to the Killikkurussi Mahadeva temple. It is also the hometown of one of Chakyar's prominent disciples, Guru Kelu Nair.

Sanskrit scholar Koppattu Achutha Pothuval also lived near the temple.

Temple pond
Chakyar dance

Education

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Sree Sankara Oriental High School, previously known as Balakollasini Samskritha Pathasala, is the oldest high school in this area, and stays for the education of the poor. It was started by the great Sanskrit scholar and teacher Panditaratnam Pazhedathu Sankaran Nampoothiripad. This is one of the six schools in Kerala where Sanskrit is the Major Language.

There is a sacred temple-pond (Ambalakkulam) near to Sri Killikkurussi Mahadeva Temple, where pilgrims and visitors bathe.

Pin code of the village is 679 301.

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See also

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References

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  • (in Malayalam) Bhargavinilayam, Das (1999), Mani Madhaveeyam(biography of Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar), Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, ISBN 81-86365-78-8
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