KERALA KAVYA KALA SAHITHY

THE IMPORTANCE OF KOTTARAKARA AND MEENPIDIPARA TOURIST CENTER Kottarakkara( കൊട്ടാരക്കര ) is a town and taluk in Kollam District), in Kerala state, India. The town is close to the Kollam port which has a rich history linked to the early medieval period as well as a reputation for being an important commercial, industrial and trading center. It lies 27 kilometres (17 mi) to the east of Kollam city center and 18 kilometres (11 mi) to the west of on National Highway 208/220. Kottakkara, also known in the ancient days of the kings as the Elayadathu Swarupam, was a principality ruled by a branch of the Travancore Royal Family. Its fame is also due to Kathakali, the famous dance drama which originated initially as Ramanattam created in the 17th century by Prince and later patronized by the Raja of Kottarakkara in early 19th century absorbing other dance forms of Krishnattam with further innovations. R           aja of Kottarakara is known as the “Father of Kathakali”. Other historica

PROF. JOHN KURAKAR RECEIVED PRAVASI BHARATHI-VIDYA SRESTHA AWARD-2016 Prof. John Kurakar, Global Council Trustee of United Religions Initiative (U.R.I) received Pravasi Bharathi Vidya Srestha Awrd-2016 on 11 th January at V.J.T Hall Thiruvananthapuram. URI Member Rev. Fr.  O.Thomas awarded with “Spiritual Award and Mr. P.K Ramachandran Nair was awarded “Karma yoga award “ Prof. Kuraka was unanimously chosen by the award selection committee considering his dedicated work in the field of Education and U.R.I Activities.  In India.14th Pravasi Bharathi (Kerala) Awards 2016 “Pravasi Bharathiya Diwas” was declared by the Government of India in the year 2002 for honoring NRIs all over the world, for their contribution for the economic development of our nation and recognizing their role in the welfare of the society. January 9 is fixed for the Pravasi Bharathi Day Celebrations every year, by the Central Government. In Kerala, Pravasi Bharathi Day Celebrations are organized every year s