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Fairs & Festivals in Palakkad

Kalpathi Ratholsavam: Annual chariot festival at Viswanatha Temple (November)

Vela at Manappulli Kavu: Annual festival at the Bhagavathy Temple (March)

Kanniyarkali: An art form exclusive to the Nair community of the district of Palakkad, Kanniyarkali is performed in temples as well as Nair centres (March/April)

Nenmara Vallengy Vela: Annual festival at the Bhagavathy Temple at Nellikkulangara near Nenmara, on the Pooram day of the Malayalam month of Meenam (February/March). Highlight: Fireworks displays

Pavakkoothu: This shadow play is performed at the Bhagavathy temples of Palakkad (March/April)

Kaalapoottu: This exciting ox race is an agrarian sport held in the Malayalam month of Makaram (January).

Konganpada of Chittur: Annual festival of ritual drama at the Chittur Kavu Bhagavathy temple (February /March)

Pattambi Nercha: The festival is conducted in memory of Aloor Valia Pookkunjikoya Thangal, noted Muslim saint of South Malabar (January - February)