Neelamperoor Padayani
The annual Padayani festival of Neelamperoor Palli Bhagavathy Temple is known as Neelamperoor Padayani. The temple is believed to be around 1,700 years old. The main attraction of the festival is its massively decorated effigies of swans. Apart from these giant swans, you can also see effigies of mythological characters like Bhima, Ravana, and Yakshi.
The festival is conducted in the Malayalam month of Chingam (August/September). The Padayani celebrations begin right after the Thiruvonam asterism, which is on the Avittam day, and continue till the Pooram asterism which marks the birthday of the Bhagavathi.
Getting there
Where to Watch
Kurichy-Eara-Kavalam Rd
Neelamperoor
Kerala
686532
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Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
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Neelamperoor Padayani of Kerala
Details of the Neelamperoor Padayani,also known as the Pooram padayani festival celebrated in the Malayalam month of Chingam (mid-August/ mid-September).
Neelamperoor Patayani, Festival of Neelamperoor Palli Bhagavathy Temple at Alappuzha.
Neelamperoor Patayani is an annual event held at the Neelamperoor Palli Bhagavathy Temple at Alappuzha. Kettukazhcha the colourful procession of deftly decorated effigies makes this festival spectacular.
