Arattupuzha Pooram, Thrissur district, central Kerala, Hindu Pilgrim festival Kerala

Arattupuzha Pooram, Thrissur district, central Kerala, Hindu Pilgrim festival Kerala

Attuvela Mahotsavam, Vadayar, Kottayam district, central Kerala Venue: Elankavu Bhagavathy Temple,Vadayar, 3 km from Vaikom. Vaikom is between Ernakulam (30 km) and Kottayam (40 km) Attraction: A procession of canoes carrying a huge replica of the temple. The Goddess Bhagavathy is the presiding deity in this small temple. During the two-day Attuvela, beautifully illuminated canoes, carrying a huge replica of the temple, glide down the waters accompanied by hordes of colourfully decorated small canoes and temple percussion music. Legend has it that this water carnival is arranged to welcome the Goddess of Kodungalloor who comes to visit her sister, the Goddess of Elamkavu. The procession of canoes starts from Attuvela kadavu, 2 km away from the temple. Getting there: Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 40 km Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 50 km.

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