Temple Festivals

The Peruvanam Temple in Cherpu hosts one of the oldest festivals in the world, the legendary 1400-year-old Peruvanam. Highlight of the festival is the grand elephant pageantry in which one of the caparisoned elephants carries the replica of the presiding deity of the temple. By midnight, once can witness the four-hour long panchari melam followed […]

An astounding festival of colours, art forms, fireworks and elephants, Nenmara Vallangi Vela, organised by two deshams or counties namely Nenmara and Vallangi, is pumped up by the friendly rivalry of these two regions. The festival is held every year in the Nellikulangara Bhagavathy temple the presiding deity of which is Goddess Bhagavathy.The festival provides […]

The 10-day annual Padayani festival at Kadammanitta Bhagavathy Temple is a vibrant celebration held as part of the Pathamudaya Mahotsavom. This traditional art form, a mix of ritual, dance, music, and theatre, is performed to honor the deity. The festival begins with Chootu Vaipu, the ritual of lighting the fire, where the sacred flame is […]

It is considered to be the Mother of all Poorams, a culture highlight that towers above all other festivals. It is a festival unique in its pageantry, magnitude and participation. It is not a mere temple festival in its strict sense but at the same time it is the festival of festivals of Kerala. Location: […]

Arattupuzha Temple in Thrissur, believed to be over 3,000 years old, is famous for hosting the grand Arattupuzha Pooram, often hailed as the "Mother of all Poorams." This spectacular festival, deeply rooted in tradition and devotion, reaches its peak excitement on the last two days. One of the most captivating events is Sasthavinte Melam, held […]

Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam is a 27-day-long annual pilgrimage held at the Akkare Kottiyoor Temple in Kannur district, Kerala. This sacred festival, observed during the Malayalam month of Edavam (May-June), is associated with the Daksha Yaga legend and is considered one of the most significant temple festivals in Kerala. The temple, situated deep within the dense […]

The Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple is located near Mananthavady in Wayanad district. The temple is famous for the annual 14-day festival. The sword of Valliyooramma will be brought from the Palliyara Bhagavathy temple at Pandikkadavu near Mananthavady by the chief priest on the first day, which marks the beginning of the festival. The temple has many […]

The flow of the pilgrims to Thirunelli Temple is not only to offer prayers but also to perform the ancestral rites called Bali. Those who do the rites have to observe penance. It is desirable that those who come for ancestral rites may reach the temple on the eve itself, so that they can conveniently […]

Massive effigies of swans and other legendary characters being brought in, built locally in a procedure known as annamkettu. At night the ambience is set by a colourful procession carrying the effigies of mythological characters like Bhima, Ravana, and Yakshi. The aura and mystique surrounding this site and its traditions have amazed and inspired many […]

Thirumandhamkunu Bhagavathy Temple is located at Angadipuram in Perintalmanna town of Malappuram district. The temple is famous for the ‘Mangalya Pooja’, an offering to Goddess to get rid of all the problems related to marriage. The 11-day Pooram festival is celebrated with pomp and gaiety. The main attraction of the festival is the processions from […]