Description:
Rikkanchola is a village in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. The village is located on the banks of the Periyar River. The village is known for its traditional silk weaving industry. The village is also known for its handloom and handicraft products. The Rikkanchola name is derived from the Malayalam word 'rikka', meaning 'red' and 'nanchola', meaning 'a kind of tree'. The village was originally known as 'Thiru Rikkanchola'. The Rikkanchola people are a Scheduled Caste community. The Rikkanchola are known for their traditional silk weaving industry. The village is also known for its handloom and handicraft products. The Rikkanchola people are also known for their traditional music and dance. The Rikkanchola people are known for their traditional foods such as 'thogayal', 'koottukattu', 'kalarippuzha', and 'kadala'. The Rikkanchola people are also known for their traditional festivals such as 'Pongal', 'Onam', and ' Vishu '. The Rikkanchola people speak the Rikkanchola dialect of Malayalam. There are also a few Rikkanchola people who speak English. The Rikkanchola people are Hindus.
