Padayani

Padayani festival at Palli Bhagavathy Temple at  Neelamperoor in Alappuzha district.   Padayani literally means ’rows of army’ and is kind of ritual art. The one held at Neelamperoor is different from the Padayani  performance in other parts of Kerala.   It stands out for the massive effigies of swans,  the making of which is locally known as Annam Kettu.   A colourful procession carrying the effigies of mythological character is also carried out during the night.   From Kottayam it is only about 16km.

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