Meet Our Cultural Icons.
Meet Our Cultural Icons.
Visionaries, artists, scholars, spiritual leaders, and cultural pioneers whose contributions have shaped the identity and heritage of Palakkad across generations.
Sri Mani Madhava Chakyar
Sreemath Ammu Swaminathan
P.K.S. Menon
Sri. K.P. Narayana Pisharodi
Sri MG Ramachandran
Sri S Sethumadhavan Mathrubhumi
Sri VG Sukumaran
Manya. Bhaskar Ji Bharatheeya Vidyanikethan Kallekkad
Pallassana Padmanabha Marar
Chandrika Vidhyadharan
Bhagavathar
Sri Mani Madhava Chakyar
Sri Sunna Sahib
M.T. Vasudevan Nair
Sri. K.K. Neekandan Indian Omithologist
Sri TN Seshan Former Cabinet Secretary of India
Sri Joy Sastha Padikkal Manorama
Subramanian Namboodiripad
Ganithavisarath Puliyath Krishnankutti Gupthan
Pallavoor Sri Maniyan Marar
Sri M.D. Ramachandran
Sri Maniyan Marar
Sri. Manjapra Kalyakrishna Bhagavathar Vainikas
Sri. Puthukkode Krishnamoorthy
Sri CM Sundaram
Tharavath Sreemathy Ammalu Amma
Sri KP Kesava Menon
Acharyan Sri Ramaswamy Pulavar Tholpavakoothu
Sreemathy P. Leela
Kalamandalam
Sri Ramankutty Nair
Sri Sankaran Chettur
Sri. Kaduva Velayuthan The Great Elephant Trainer
Sri N.M. Maniyan Moothar
Sri N.M. Maniyan Moothar
Sri OV Vijayan
Sri KP Kesava Menon
Sri Cheriya Narayan Namboothiri Acharyan, Vaidyamadom
Sri MS VIswanathan
Ayya Vaidyan
Sri P.V. Ayyappa Vaidyar
Sri Mani Madhava Chakyar
Sri Maniyan Marar
Sreemath Ammu Swaminathan
Sri. Manjapra Kalyakrishna Bhagavathar Vainikas
P.K.S. Menon
Sri. Puthukkode Krishnamoorthy
Sri. K.P. Narayana Pisharodi
Sri CM Sundaram
Sri MG Ramachandran
Tharavath Sreemathy Ammalu Amma
Sri S Sethumadhavan Mathrubhumi
Sri KP Kesava Menon
Sri VG Sukumaran
Acharyan Sri Ramaswamy Pulavar Tholpavakoothu
Manya. Bhaskar Ji Bharatheeya Vidyanikethan Kallekkad
Sreemathy P. Leela
Pallassana Padmanabha Marar
Kalamandalam
Sri Ramankutty Nair
Chandrika Vidhyadharan
Bhagavathar
Sri Mani Madhava Chakyar
Sri Sankaran Chettur
Sri Sunna Sahib
Sri. Kaduva Velayuthan The Great Elephant Trainer
M.T. Vasudevan Nair
Sri N.M. Maniyan Moothar
Sri. K.K. Neekandan Indian Omithologist
Sri N.M. Maniyan Moothar
Sri TN Seshan Former Cabinet Secretary of India
Sri OV Vijayan
Sri Joy Sastha Padikkal Manorama
Sri KP Kesava Menon
Subramanian Namboodiripad
Sri Cheriya Narayan Namboothiri Acharyan, Vaidyamadom
Ganithavisarath Puliyath Krishnankutti Gupthan
Sri MS VIswanathan
Pallavoor Sri Maniyan Marar
Ayya Vaidyan
Sri P.V. Ayyappa Vaidyar
Sri M.D. Ramachandran
Sri Mani Madhava Chakyar
Sreemath Ammu Swaminathan
P.K.S. Menon
Sri. K.P. Narayana Pisharodi
Sri MG Ramachandran
Sri S Sethumadhavan Mathrubhumi
Sri VG Sukumaran
Manya. Bhaskar Ji Bharatheeya Vidyanikethan Kallekkad
Pallassana Padmanabha Marar
Chandrika Vidhyadharan
Bhagavathar
Sri Mani Madhava Chakyar
Sri Sunna Sahib
M.T. Vasudevan Nair
Sri. K.K. Neekandan Indian Omithologist
Sri TN Seshan Former Cabinet Secretary of India
Sri Joy Sastha Padikkal Manorama
Subramanian Namboodiripad
Ganithavisarath Puliyath Krishnankutti Gupthan
Pallavoor Sri Maniyan Marar
Sri M.D. Ramachandran
Sri Maniyan Marar
Sri. Manjapra Kalyakrishna Bhagavathar Vainikas
Sri. Puthukkode Krishnamoorthy
Sri CM Sundaram
Tharavath Sreemathy Ammalu Amma
Sri KP Kesava Menon
Acharyan Sri Ramaswamy Pulavar Tholpavakoothu
Sreemathy P. Leela
Kalamandalam
Sri Ramankutty Nair
Sri Sankaran Chettur
Sri. Kaduva Velayuthan The Great Elephant Trainer
Sri N.M. Maniyan Moothar
Sri N.M. Maniyan Moothar
Sri OV Vijayan
Sri KP Kesava Menon
Sri Cheriya Narayan Namboothiri Acharyan, Vaidyamadom
Sri MS VIswanathan
Ayya Vaidyan
Sri P.V. Ayyappa Vaidyar
HOLY ICONS OF PALAKKAD
HOLY ICONS OF PALAKKAD
From spirituality to scholarship, these eminent figures have played a vital role in shaping Palakkad’s enduring legacy.
Samoojya Swamy Nirmmalandha
Thirunamacharyar Anjnnam Thirumen
Sampoojya Swami Sadananda
R.S. Vadyar
Kalpathy Sreeramachandra Yogi
Poolikkal Sankarodath Thangamani Amma
Brahmasri Achutha Pisharodi
Njanapeethom Akitham Achuthan Namboothir
Thantraratnam Azhakath Sastrasharmman Namboothirpadu
Samoojya Thapovana Swamy
Sampoojya Swamy Mrudanandha
Brahmanandha Sivayog
Pandith P. Gopalan Nair
Kalpathy Sreeramachandra Yogi
Komalamma Chittilanchery
C.R. Krishnayyar
Padmasree Dr. P.R. Krishnakumar
Dr. Saradhamenon First Lady Psychiatrist
Samoojya Swamy Suresanandha
Swamy Nirmmalandha Giri
Thunchath Ramanuja Ezhuthachan
Aramthamburan Poomullimana
Dr. P. Achuthan
Brahmasri Venkitaraman Adhyathmika Vignana Sadass
Karippode Karinban Gurukkal
Tharavath Madhavan Nair (Doctor Nair School)
Sree Chakrampetta Narayana Guptan
Swamy Vishnudevanandha Saraswathi (Parakkum Swamy)
Sampoojya Swamy Nithyananda Saraswathi
Kunjan Nambiar
Valiya Narayanan Namboothiri Vaidyarmadom
A.B. Shanmughan
Brahmasri Balakrishnan Pisharodi
Punnasseri Nambi Neelakanda Sharmma
Prof. A.V. Sankaran
Samoojya Swamy Nirmmalandha
Samoojya Swamy Suresanandha
Thirunamacharyar Anjnnam Thirumen
Swamy Nirmmalandha Giri
Sampoojya Swami Sadananda
Thunchath Ramanuja Ezhuthachan
R.S. Vadyar
Aramthamburan Poomullimana
Kalpathy Sreeramachandra Yogi
Dr. P. Achuthan
Poolikkal Sankarodath Thangamani Amma
Brahmasri Venkitaraman Adhyathmika Vignana Sadass
Brahmasri Achutha Pisharodi
Karippode Karinban Gurukkal
Njanapeethom Akitham Achuthan Namboothir
Tharavath Madhavan Nair (Doctor Nair School)
Thantraratnam Azhakath Sastrasharmman Namboothirpadu
Sree Chakrampetta Narayana Guptan
Samoojya Thapovana Swamy
Swamy Vishnudevanandha Saraswathi (Parakkum Swamy)
Sampoojya Swamy Mrudanandha
Sampoojya Swamy Nithyananda Saraswathi
Brahmanandha Sivayog
Kunjan Nambiar
Pandith P. Gopalan Nair
Valiya Narayanan Namboothiri Vaidyarmadom
Kalpathy Sreeramachandra Yogi
A.B. Shanmughan
Komalamma Chittilanchery
Brahmasri Balakrishnan Pisharodi
C.R. Krishnayyar
Punnasseri Nambi Neelakanda Sharmma
Padmasree Dr. P.R. Krishnakumar
Prof. A.V. Sankaran
Dr. Saradhamenon First Lady Psychiatrist
Samoojya Swamy Nirmmalandha
Thirunamacharyar Anjnnam Thirumen
Sampoojya Swami Sadananda
R.S. Vadyar
Kalpathy Sreeramachandra Yogi
Poolikkal Sankarodath Thangamani Amma
Brahmasri Achutha Pisharodi
Njanapeethom Akitham Achuthan Namboothir
Thantraratnam Azhakath Sastrasharmman Namboothirpadu
Samoojya Thapovana Swamy
Sampoojya Swamy Mrudanandha
Brahmanandha Sivayog
Pandith P. Gopalan Nair
Kalpathy Sreeramachandra Yogi
Komalamma Chittilanchery
C.R. Krishnayyar
Padmasree Dr. P.R. Krishnakumar
Dr. Saradhamenon First Lady Psychiatrist
Samoojya Swamy Suresanandha
Swamy Nirmmalandha Giri
Thunchath Ramanuja Ezhuthachan
Aramthamburan Poomullimana
Dr. P. Achuthan
Brahmasri Venkitaraman Adhyathmika Vignana Sadass
Karippode Karinban Gurukkal
Tharavath Madhavan Nair (Doctor Nair School)
Sree Chakrampetta Narayana Guptan
Swamy Vishnudevanandha Saraswathi (Parakkum Swamy)
Sampoojya Swamy Nithyananda Saraswathi
Kunjan Nambiar
Valiya Narayanan Namboothiri Vaidyarmadom
A.B. Shanmughan
Brahmasri Balakrishnan Pisharodi
Punnasseri Nambi Neelakanda Sharmma
Prof. A.V. Sankaran
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF PALAKKAD
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF PALAKKAD
"A journey through Palakkad's treasured landmarks, showcasing centuries of history, cultural significance, royal heritage, and remarkable architectural craftsmanship."
Palakkatussery Raja Fort
King Madhavaraja Palace
Pulikkal Nagayakshi Kshethram, Kavilppad
Chinakathoor Bhagavathi Temple
Anjaney Kshethram, Fort Palakkad
Tirumittakodu Temple
Kollengode Palace
Panthirukulam
Trippalur Mahadva Kshethram
Vayilyam Kunnu Kshethram
Azhakotha Mahadeva Kshethram
Chembai Memorial
Yakkara Sri Visweswara Kshethram
Kollengode Kachamkurissi Temple
Jain Temple
Emoor Bhagavathi Temple
Kavalappara Palace
Thiruvalathur Randumoorthy Kshethram
Attappadi Malleeshwara Kshetram
Panniyoor Sri Varahamoorthi Temple
Vadakkanthara Temple Palakkad
Palakkatussery Raja Fort
Chembai Memorial
King Madhavaraja Palace
Yakkara Sri Visweswara Kshethram
Pulikkal Nagayakshi Kshethram, Kavilppad
Kollengode Kachamkurissi Temple
Chinakathoor Bhagavathi Temple
Jain Temple
Anjaney Kshethram, Fort Palakkad
Emoor Bhagavathi Temple
Tirumittakodu Temple
Kollengode Palace
Kavalappara Palace
Panthirukulam
Thiruvalathur Randumoorthy Kshethram
Trippalur Mahadva Kshethram
Attappadi Malleeshwara Kshetram
Vayilyam Kunnu Kshethram
Panniyoor Sri Varahamoorthi Temple
Azhakotha Mahadeva Kshethram
Vadakkanthara Temple Palakkad
Palakkatussery Raja Fort
King Madhavaraja Palace
Pulikkal Nagayakshi Kshethram, Kavilppad
Chinakathoor Bhagavathi Temple
Anjaney Kshethram, Fort Palakkad
Tirumittakodu Temple
Kollengode Palace
Panthirukulam
Trippalur Mahadva Kshethram
Vayilyam Kunnu Kshethram
Azhakotha Mahadeva Kshethram
Chembai Memorial
Yakkara Sri Visweswara Kshethram
Kollengode Kachamkurissi Temple
Jain Temple
Emoor Bhagavathi Temple
Kavalappara Palace
Thiruvalathur Randumoorthy Kshethram
Attappadi Malleeshwara Kshetram
Panniyoor Sri Varahamoorthi Temple
Vadakkanthara Temple Palakkad
THE ART CULTURES/FORMS OF PALAKKAD
THE ART CULTURES/FORMS OF PALAKKAD
"A colorful tapestry of traditional arts, ritual performances, folk customs, and cultural festivities that embody the living heritage of Palakkad."
Nemmara-Vellangi Vela
Kala Vela
Mariyamman Pooja
Porattu Natakam
Manapulykavu Vela
Vadakkanthara Vela
Ayyappan Vilakku
Tholpavakoothu
Chinakathoor Pooram
Theruvath Pallinercha
Kannyarkali
Kavassery Pooram
Chittoor Konganpada
Bharani Velichapad
Chakyarkoothu
Kalpathy Radholsavam
Nemmara-Vellangi Vela
Chinakathoor Pooram
Kala Vela
Theruvath Pallinercha
Mariyamman Pooja
Kannyarkali
Porattu Natakam
Kavassery Pooram
Manapulykavu Vela
Chittoor Konganpada
Vadakkanthara Vela
Bharani Velichapad
Ayyappan Vilakku
Chakyarkoothu
Tholpavakoothu
Kalpathy Radholsavam
Nemmara-Vellangi Vela
Kala Vela
Mariyamman Pooja
Porattu Natakam
Manapulykavu Vela
Vadakkanthara Vela
Ayyappan Vilakku
Tholpavakoothu
Chinakathoor Pooram
Theruvath Pallinercha
Kannyarkali
Kavassery Pooram
Chittoor Konganpada
Bharani Velichapad
Chakyarkoothu
Kalpathy Radholsavam
Join the Movement
Be part of a collective effort dedicated to preserving, documenting, and celebrating the cultural heritage of Palakkad for future generations.
Share stories, photographs, and memories
Support heritage preservation initiatives
Participate in cultural programs and events
Become a volunteer or community contributor
"Heritage survives when communities choose to remember, preserve, and pass it on."
Palakkad Paithruka Jilla
Heritage Preservation Initiative
Tell us how you would like to contribute, collaborate, or connect with the initiative.
Join the Movement
Be part of a collective effort dedicated to preserving, documenting, and celebrating the cultural heritage of Palakkad for future generations.
Share stories, photographs, and memories
Support heritage preservation initiatives
Participate in cultural programs and events
Become a volunteer or community contributor
"Heritage survives when communities choose to remember, preserve, and pass it on."
Palakkad Paithruka Jilla
Heritage Preservation Initiative
Tell us how you would like to contribute, collaborate, or connect with the initiative.
Join the Movement
Be part of a collective effort dedicated to preserving, documenting, and celebrating the cultural heritage of Palakkad for future generations.
Share stories, photographs, and memories
Support heritage preservation initiatives
Participate in cultural programs and events
Become a volunteer or community contributor
"Heritage survives when communities choose to remember, preserve, and pass it on."
Palakkad Paithruka Jilla
Heritage Preservation Initiative
Tell us how you would like to contribute, collaborate, or connect with the initiative.