Paripally Gajamela

Introduction about Paripally Gajamela : The Paripally Galamela is celebrated at Paripally Kodimootil Sree Bhadrakaali Temple which is 48 km to the North of Thiruvananthapuram. The elephant procession takes place on the tenth day of the annual festivities at the temple.

Description: The Paripally Gajamela takes place at the Paripally Kodimootil Sree Bhadrakaali. Gaja is Sanskrit word means elephant and Mela means pageant of fair hence the name Gajamela .A unique practice observed during these festivities is the ritual offering, of elephants to deities as Nercha- offering. According to the popular belief an offering of elephants satisfies the deity and grants all the wishes of the devotees. The mega elephant pageant held as part of the annual festival on the tenth day of festivities dedicated to the Goddess Bhadrakali. About a 100 gorgeously caparisoned elephants are lined up for the event.
Time for celebration: The Paripally Gajamela is celebrated every year in February-March.