Lakkidi is located about 30kms from Palakkad. The birthplace of the Malayalam poet and founder of the Ottamthullal art form, Kalakkath Kunchan Nambiar is located here at a village Killikkurissimangalam. As a tribute for this famous poet, a memorial named Kunchan Smarakam was built here. It was converted to a national monument by the State government which serves as an institution for young people interested in satirical art form. A three year course on Ottan Thullal, Seethankan Thullal and Paravan Thullal is conducting her with the help of trained artistes. Here Navarathri festival and the poet's birthday which falls on 5th May is celebrated in a majestic way.