Kottakkal Chanda
Kottakkal Chanda (also known as Puthur Chanda) is the local fair and market held at Kottakkal on every Saturday. Local merchants from different parts of Malappuram district gathers in the market.
In first half of 20th century, Kottakkal Chanda was one of the most dependable cattle fairs in Malabar and betal leaves and vegetables were the most important commodities in market. During that period, economical stability of region fully depended upon the Kottakkal Chanda. Initially it was held in present day Kottakkal Bus Stand. The land to held the market was donated by the Kizhakke Kovilakam to the Muslims of Parappanangadi and Tirurangadi. During the Moplah Revolts of 1921, traders from Tirurangadi were the first informants of the uprising in the Kottakkal area.
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