Neelamperoor Padayani
festival in Kerala
Neelamperoor Padayani is a Padayani which happens in Neelamperoor Palli Bhagavathi Temple in Neelamperoor, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India.[1]
Origin of the name change
The word Padayani means line of infantry. The name Padayani arrived due to the line formation of people like troops.[1]
Mythology change
The mythology of Neelamperoor padayani lies with Cheraman Perumal.
History change
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
- Chutteedal
- Kudampooja kali
- Anujnavangal
- Thothakali
- Thengamurikkal
- Kudanirthu
- Plavilanirthu
- Makam Padayani
- Pooram Padayani
Gallery change
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Kudampooja kali -
Thothakali -
Thengamurikkal -
Plavilanirthu -
Velakali -
Ambalakkotta -
Pooram Padayani
References change
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Neelamperoor padayani". keralatourism.org. Department of tourism, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 7 September 2019.