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Neelemperoor Padayani- Kerala

Introduction about Neelemperoor Padayani :One of the most intriguing aspects of Kerala is its fine blend of traditionalism and modernity. This fine blend is reflected in various festivals of Kerala through which the people have preserved their culture even today.There are various festivals in Kerala exhibiting its rich and diversified culture and among the most notable is Neelemperoor Padayani.

Description: Neelemperoor Padayani is the festival of devotion to God and is a mark of the homage paid to Goddess Bhagavathy, who is symbolized as a Mother Goddess. The festival is held in the premises of the revered Temple of Goddess Bhagavathy, located near Neeleperoor, a small town near Kottayam. The festival commemorates the women power and is symbolized by the presence of decorative motifs of swans which are carried in a procession. The procession, which is conducted at night, reverberates with the sounds of trumpets, drums and holy chanting, while on its way to the temple. The sounds of Chenda or traditional drums and cymbals are specially pronounced in the procession of devotees on their way to the temple.

Time for celebration: Neelemperoor Padayani festival is celebrated on the first day of the month of Medam according to the Malayalam calendar or when the sun is in the constellation of Aries according to western calendars. It takes place for ten days.

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