Kalpathy to be the first Heritage Village in Kerala
Kalpathy, the Brahmin hamlet of Palakkad, which is noted for its unique architecture, music and Rathotsavam (chariot festival), is to be declared as the first heritage village in the state. The village will cover an area of 22.36 hectares, including Old Kalpathy and New Kalpathy.
The Agraharam, the traditional residential hamlet which is believed to have been established by migrant Brahmins from Tanjore, will be well preserved under the initiative. The Kundambalam temple, the centre of Rathotsavam, the temple chariot festival, which dates back to AD 1425, is one of the prime attractions.
