Mahakavi Moyinkutty Vaidyar Memorial Center for Studies and Research on Folk and Mappila Arts at the Vaidyar Smarakam, Kondotty,
Moyin kutty Vaidyar
The finest exponent of Mappila Pattu, Moyin Kutty Vaidyar (1851-91) was born in Ottuppara, near Kondotty. His Badr-ul-Muneer-Husn-ul-Jamal, the earliest romantic piece in Mappilappattu, is praised for its craft.
