Culture
Champakara is the land of Kalaripayattu, the martial art of Kerala. The town is home to kalari and ayurvedic centers.
The people of Champakara are dedicated to worshiping nature, and the forest preserve of Sarpa Kavu is nearby. Sarppakkav is the temple of sarppams (snakes).
Hindus, Christians and a small number of Muslims live peacefully in the village. The majority of the residents are Hindus.
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