Mudappallur Vela
Approximate Date :
This year on 22-05-2026
Date : May 22, 2026 | Edavam 8
Location : Sree Azhikulangara Bhagavathi Temple, Palakkad
Sree Azhikulangara Bhagavathi Temple is located in Mudappallur in Palakkad district of Kerala. It is believed that the presiding deity of this temple was brought from the Kallekkulangara Bhagavathi Temple during the reign of the Palakkattussery Raja (ruler of Palakkattussery). The presiding deity facing east is Bhagavathi, on a Sila kannadi statue. Poojas are conducted twice, and the famous "vela" falls on the 8th of the Malayalam month of Edavam, Ezhunallippu on 9th and Thalapoli on the 10th. The temple once belonged to Ammadam Kuruvattu Avanavu Mana but now it is being governed by a local committee. Another festival celebrated is the Kalampattu 30th & 31st Medam to 8th & 9th Edavam (May -June).