Neelamperoor Padayani
Neelamperoor Padayani is a Padayani which happens in Neelamperoor Palli Bhagavathi Temple in Neelamperoor, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India.[1]
Origin of the name[change | change source]
The word Padayani means line of infantry. The name Padayani arrived due to the line formation of people like troops.[1]
Mythology[change | change source]
The mythology of Neelamperoor padayani lies with Cheraman Perumal.
History[change | change source]
It is believed that this festival is very old. It has the cultures of Hinduism and Buddhism. Chinese traveller Fa-Hien said this festival resembles a festival of Buddhists in Patna in his travelogue.
Major ceremonies[change | change source]
- Chutteedal
- Kudampooja kali
- Anujnavangal
- Thothakali
- Thengamurikkal
- Kudanirthu
- Plavilanirthu
- Makam Padayani
- Pooram Padayani
Gallery[change | change source]
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Kudampooja kali -
Thothakali -
Thengamurikkal -
Plavilanirthu -
Velakali -
Ambalakkotta -
Pooram Padayani
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Neelamperoor padayani". keralatourism.org. Department of tourism, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 7 September 2019.