Venue: Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, situated in the heart of Kottayam town
Event Date: 15 to 24 Mar 2009 15 to 24 Mar 2010
The temple dedicated to Lord Siva is famous for the grandeur of its traditional architecture. The tenday annual festival concludes with Arattu . Usually nine caparisoned elephants take part in the Arattu procession which begins in the afternoon.
Folk arts like Mayilattom (peacock dance), Velakali etc, are presented in the temple compound in the evening. A major attraction is the allnight Kathakali presentation on the third and fourth days of the festival. The fair, held in connection with the festival features exhibitions and agricultural products besides the usual fair ground stalls.
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 3 km.
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 83 km.
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