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Kottarakkara (IAST: Koṭṭārakkara), also transliterated as Kottarakara, is a town and municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. Kottarakkara lies to the east of Kollam city centre.

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  • Tourist attractions
  • Culture
  • History
  • Etymology
  • Geography
  • Towns and villages in Kottarakara Taluk
  • Climate
  • Politics
  • Notable people
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Kottarakkara (IAST: Koṭṭārakkara), also transliterated as Kottarakara, is a town and municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. Kottarakkara lies to the east of Kollam city centre.

== Tourist attractions == Kottarakkara Sree Mahaganapathy Temple – a famous pilgrimage centre known for its Ganapathi idol and the tradition of offering unniyappam as prasadam. Kottarakkara Palace – historic palace associated with the royal family of Kottarakkara and closely linked to the origin of Kathakali.

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