Kalpathy Heritage Village and Temple Complex

Chathapuram, Kalpathy, Palakkad, Kerala 678003

Probably one of the most beautiful and greatest heritage preserves in Kerala, Kalpathy Heritage Village and Temple Complex is situated very close to Palakkad town. The cultural heritage of the place will take you back in time, most accurately of Brahmin culture. You can catch a glimpse of the traditions that passed down generations, probably over thousands of years and still going strong. Kolam (Designs made with rice batter, outside each household to welcome Goddess), priests chanting slogans in sanskrit, the women of the village clad in their traditional saree are all proof that the village remains as it was. Though there are Tamil Brahmins all over Kerala, Palakkad is considered as the epicenter for them and so this village is exclusively dedicated to them.

The agraharams (Brahmin community streets) were established by migrant brahmins from Tamil Nadu. The important temple for the site will be one Viswanatha Swamy temple, constructed in the early 16th Century. Also to see here are many sub temples like Vinayagar, Subramaniar, Kala Bhairavar. The famous activity here is the Kalpathy chariot festival (Ratholsavam). The entire city of Palakkad conglomerates here during that time. Folklore and astounding way of life here adds more charm to this tiny village. Furthermore, architectural changes are prohibited here and so it is the raw and original lifestyle of the people then.
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Kalpathy Heritage Village and Temple in Kalpathy in Palakkad district is famous for its unique architecture, culture and Rathotsavam (chariot festival)