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.