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Kottarakkara
Kottarakkara ( IAST: Koṭṭārakkara), also transliterated as Kottarakara, is a town and municipality in Kollam (formerly known as Quilon) District, in Kerala state, India. The town is close to Kollam Port, which has a rich history linked to the early medieval period as well as a reputation as an important commercial, industrial and trading center. Kottarakkara lies to the east of Kollam city center and to the west of Punalur city on National Highway 208/220. It lies north-east of Paravur.