Padayani Festivals

Vinodam 


When Kappoli is over, the performance of Kolam begins. The first to come is the Kuthira Kolam which is followed by the dances of kolams like Sundara Yakshi, Marutha, Antara Yakshi, Kalari, Yakshi and Bhairavi. In the midst of these heavy performances, comic and entertaining items too appear.  These comic episodes in between the Padayani performance are known as Vinodam.  Mainly there are two popular comic interludes, one is the Vella Paradeshi and the other is the Chuvanna Paradeshi.