Introduction about Kadammanitta Padayani : The backwaters, rich cultural heritage, serene beauty, age old rituals, fair and festivals make Kerala more fascinating and mesmerizing. Various festivals and fairs in Kerala are influenced to the large extent by legends and myths. Among the list of famous festivals of Kerala Kadammanitta Padayani is one of them.
Description: The main reason of celebrating the festival of Kadammanitta Padayani is the devotion to the Goddess Bhagavathy, who is symbolized as a Mother Goddess. The festival is celebrated for ten days with a massive display of color and elegance. The festival is marked by the performance of the Patayani, a popular dance form which is performed on the 8th day of the festival. Patayani indicates an offering to Goddess Kali, in whose honor, the festival is celebrated. The festival is also auspicious as it marks the victory of Kali over Daariken, an evil.
Time for celebration: One of the famous festivals in Kerala, the Kadammanitta Padayani is celebrated on the first day of Medam according to the Malayalam calendar.
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