One among the ancient Malayalam poetic Trio Kunjan nambiar is the founder of a separate art form called ‘Thullal’. It was regarded as a temple of Malayalam literature by many and hence been visited by a large number of Malayalam language lovers. Visitors used to here to pay homage to the ever burning lamp and the narayam (Metallic Pen used to write on palm leaves). May fifth of every year is observed as Kunchan Day and award is given to the best thullal artist of the State.  The Kunjan Memorial Committee under the State Cultural Department that gives initiative to the activities here.