Omalloor Vayalvanibham, Pathanamthitta district,south Kerala
Date: March 15
Venue: Omalloor, 5 km south of Pathanamthitta town.
Vayalvanibham, the annual cattle fair of the State, is held in the Malayalam month of Meenam (Pisces). People from all over the State and even outside participate in this rustic fair.
Located on the lower reaches of the Western Ghats, Pathanamthitta is an enchanting stretch of forests, rivers and rural landscapes. The annual fair highlights the diverse agricultural and animal products of this nature rich district. Animals and farm products are auctioned, bargained for, sold and bought amid great excitement and gaiety at the picturesque village of Omalloor. The village is also famous for its 'Rakthakanta Swamy Temple'.
Getting there :
Nearest railway station : Thiruvalla, about 30 km from Pathanamthitta by road.
Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram
