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Malanada Kettukazhcha
Malanada Kettukazhcha
Start Date: 15/02/2010 - 21:42
End Date: 15/02/2010 - 21:42
Classification of the festival-Cultural/ Religious.:
Religious
Entry restrictions exist (Religious restrictions / Entry pass).:
No
Details of access to the place
Nearest Railwaystations: Chengannur, about 30 km away from Malanada
Nearest Airports: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 92 km away from Adoor
Religion.: Hindu
Description of festival (Legends, History, Customs related with the festival, Highlights):
The Poruvazhi Malanada temple is a rare place of worship dedicated to Duryodhana, the antagonist in the epic Mahabharata. Rarities do not end there; the temple neither has an idol nor a sanctum sanctorum. The annual festival of the temple is noted for a majestic kettukazcha procession. The procession is a fascinating sight in which decorated structures are taken out to the accompaniment of traditional drum orchestras. Some of the structures are 70 to 80 ft tall and they are made in a competitive spirit by the people of the surrounding villages. The structures are either carried on the shoulders or taken out on chariots. The event attracts large number of devotees every year.
Season:All
Nearby tourist destination : Not at any Destination
Number of days of festival:1
place
District: KOLLAM
Contact person information
Name:Renjith
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Institutions associated with conducting the festival
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