Ottapalam (Malayalam: ഒറ്റപ്പാലം) is a socio-culturally significant town in Palakkad of Kerala in south India. Situated on the banks of the Bharathapuzha (also called the Nila), it has a rich cultural heritage and has played host to many historic events. Headquarters of the taluk by the same name, it is one of the municipalities of the district. It used to be a major town of the erstwhile Valluvanad, during the reign of the Zamorins of Calicut. The principal spoken language is Malayalam. It is also known for Kalluvazhi chitta, one of the most evolved styles in Kathakali, originated in and around Ottapalam. Pariyanampatta temple, Kattukulam, also known as Valluvanad's Mookambika Temple is situated in Ottapalam
