hall on the southern side. Bhatta Mimamsa, Prabhakara Mimamsa, Vyakarana and Vedanta were represented by lighted lamps on different parts of the platform. The debates were serious and were conducted with a high degree of merit and erudition. It is noted in this regard that even the candidature of a great scholar like Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri, the author of Narayaneeyam and Prakriya Sarvasvam was rejected by the Old Sabha six times. The Pattathanam starts with an invitation sent to the two important yogas of Brahmin scholars in Kerala belonging to Cheviyannur and Kotamangalam respectively. On the last day, Mangat Achan announces the list of winners prepared by the judges. The Raja would prostrate before the winners to seek their blessing and distributed kizhis (purses) containing one hundred and one Panam each to one hundred Smartas (one who is proficient in the Smritis). See also History of Kerala Saamoothiri References External links All set for Revathi Pattathanam Culture of Kozhikode History of Kerala History of Kozhikode Indian philosophy Festivals in Kozhikode district