Olappamanna Mana, Palakkad

Olappamanna Mana, located at Vellinezhi in Cherplassery, Palakkad district of Kerala, is the ancestral home of feudal lords belonging to the priestly Namboodiri Brahmins of Cherplassery, who have made significant contributions in the fields of Kathakali, percussion, classical music, literature, Vedic education and Sanskrit learning. This heritage house is patronised by Pattikkamthoti Ravunni Menon who developed the modern Kathakali – Kalluvazhi Chitta. Reputed patrons of the arts and the progenies of the clan preserve their heritage including the 300-year-old mana.