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Event date: 26-03-2010
Venue: Poruvazhi Malanada Temple, Adoor, Kollam district.
The temple where this festival is held is unique in that it is dedicated to Duryodhana, the enemy of the virtuous Pandavas, heroes of the epic Mahabharata. This is perhaps the only one of its kind in the whole of India.
The festival highlights include various folk art performances, a Kettukazhcha procession and the Kaala vela. The decorated temple chariot is a beautiful sight.
Getting there:
From Chengannur station, you could take a local bus to Adoor (in Pathanamthitta district) bus terminus and from there another bus or taxi to Malanada.
Nearest railway station: Chengannur, about 30 km away from Malanada.
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 92 km from Adoor.
Disclaimer
In Kerala, festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam calendar and the local traditions and customs. We have calculated the festival dates based on these. But there can be changes in the dates according the customs and rituals associated with each place of worship. As such, these should be considered only as approximate dates and have to be confirmed with the local authorities.
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