A festival that reflects the tradition
and the culture of rural Kerala, Padayani is being held at Nilamperoor Bhagavathikkavu
at Kuttanad in Alapuzha. Kolamkettu (making of effigies) and Kollamthullal (a
ritual dance performed by carrying the effigies) are the main attractions of
the festival. The chief kolams displayed are of Shiva, Bhima and Ravana. The
16-day festival begins on Thiruvonam day in Chingam (August-September) and ends
on Pooram day, the main day in the festival. In Ezhunnellippu, a procession
carrying the Kolams (deities)-another event of the festival- idols along with
effigies of swans are being carried to the festival ground amid vociferous clamour
and outcries from the throng. The tempo of the festival touches its peak with
dazzling pyrotechnics. The kolams are brought before the Kavu and after some
rites kept in its corner.
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