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

The word Padayani means line of infantry. The name Padayani arrived due to the line formation of people like troops.^[1]

Mythology

The mythology of Neelamperoor padayani lies with Cheraman Perumal.

History

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

Chutteedal
Kudampooja kali
Anujnavangal
Thothakali
Thengamurikkal
Kudanirthu
Plavilanirthu
Makam Padayani
Pooram Padayani

Gallery

Kudampooja kali
Thothakali
Thengamurikkal
Plavilanirthu
Velakali
Ambalakkotta
Pooram Padayani

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Neelamperoor padayani". keralatourism.org. Department of tourism, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 7 September 2019.

[Neelamperoor_padayani-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Neelamperoor padayani". keralatourism.org. Department of tourism, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 7 September 2019.

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