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Kottakkal is renowned "Centre for Ayurvedic treatment". Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala is one of the pioneer institutions of Ayurveda - the traditional system of health and medicine - in Kottakkal, Malappuram, Kerala. Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala is situated at Eranaud Taluk, of Malappuram district. Kottakkal Aryavaidyashala is famous both in India and Abroad. Vaidyarathnam P.S.Variar (1869-1946) established this famed center for Ayurvedic treatment, in 1902. Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala attracts even foreigners with the style of treatment they follow.The medicinal herb garden nurtured by the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala forms the focus of attraction of hundreds of people.
Kottakkal Sasidharan Nair is an internationally renowned classical Indian dancer and Kathakali artist. He was born on May 24, 1951. His father was Late P. Sankunni Nair and mother was Late Janaki |
Amma. His primary education was upto 5th, resides and works in Ahmedabad. Has trained in Kathakali, Bharatha Natyam, Kuchipudi, contemporary and Folk dances, he has had a distinguished career as a performer, choreographer and teacher for past 2 decades. Has done the choreography for "Mrichchakatikam", an ancient Sanskrit play. |
