Tholpavakoothu is an art form which is dedicated to lord Bhadrakali. It is a common art form in the Bhadrakali temples of Palakkad and Malappuram. Koothambalam is the place where Tholpavakoothu usually performs. The stage is decorated with long piece of white cloth behind which the puppets are held. Usually the performance season begins in January and will end in the month of May. ...