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The Glove Puppetry tradition of Kerala...... 04 (Surviving Traditions of river Nila-7) The Heritage Home Elangalloor Mana....... 07 SEASONAL EVENTS The Folk Ritual ‘Ayyappan Vilakku’.............09
ART, RITUAL & OTHER EVENTS (Nov. &Dec. 2015 and First week of January 2016) North Kerala Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram & Palakkad Districts.............15
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COVER File Photo: Oracles’ performance during Ayyappan Vilakku at Udinikkara , Edappal.
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From L to R: K V Ramakrishnan, K C Ramakrishnan and Sreenivasan; Photo by Natanakairali
The Glove Puppetry Tradition of Kerala Surviving Traditions of River Nila- 7 Few families of Andi pandaram community in Paruthipulli village of Palakkad district are the traditional practitioners of Paava Kathakali, the Glove puppetry tradition of Kerala. It was Mr. G.Venu of Natanakalari who later adopted and effected innovations to this art form.
Paava Kathakali is the only known glove puppets tradition of Kerala, in which themes and characters are adopted from Kathakali, the classical dance theatre of Kerala. Few families of Andi pandaram community in Paruthipulli village of Palakkad district are the traditional practitioners of this form of puppetry. This community traces their origin to Andhra Pradesh, who had migrated and settled in different parts of Palakkad, centuries before and of these only three or four families are known to have practiced this art and continue to do so. It was Mr. G.Venu of Natanakalari who later adopted and effected innovations to this art form.
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Puppets The puppets are miniatures of Kathakali Characters with a height of one to 1.5ft. The head along with head gear and the arms are carved from wood and joined by thick cloth which is a part of the costume. The puppets are then decorated with facial painting, gilt, tin etc. Wearing it as a glove, the puppeteer can manipulate its head with index finger and hands by the other fingers. Highly proficient puppeteers use both hands in tandem to activate the different characters represented by the puppets. The story line and songs are adoptions from Kathakali. The puppet show is done WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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Ramakrishnan, who are now with G Venu's team.
G Venu
G.Venu With the passing away of prominent artists and because of the socio-economic changes, this traditional art was on the verge of extinction and it was G.Venu, a Kathakali- Kutiyattam artist and director of Natanakairali, Irinjalakkuda who literally adopted this art form, pooling in his talents and creativity and uplifted it into a professional team with international exposure. These changes happened during 1980s, when Late Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, the then Chairperson of Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi, came to know about this art form and entrusted G.Venu to revive it. New puppets were made with the help of professional sculptors. Apart from the traditional puppeteers K V Ramakrishnan, K C Ramakrishnan and Thankappan
by the puppeteers who sing according to the scenes and are backed by musical instruments such as Kuzhithalam, Chenda etc. The narratives and episodes usually are extracts from Mahabharatha like Kalyana Soughandhikam, Duruyodhanavadam etc. The puppeteers are visible to the audience and as per tradition they do not cover their upper torso. Usually the performance is in front of a lit Nilavilakku (an oil lamp). Till a few years back they used to visit the aristocratic homes in the villages of Palakkad, Malappuram and Thrissur districts for performances. The oldest living puppeteer is Velappan, who still K C Ramakrishnan (Right) with his son Harish and daughter Smitha follows this tradition and visits aristocratic homes in and (percussionist), K Sreenivasan from around to conduct solo performance of Natanakairali had also given training in Paavakathakali on special occasions. The the same stories with improved other two puppeteers from Paruthipulli are manipulation techniques and involvement K V Ramakrishnan and K C of the puppeteers. Kalanilayam W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
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Ramakrishnan, a noted professional singer from Kathakali was absorbed to the team. Venu incorporated all the musical instruments used in Kathakali - Chenda (traditional drum of Kerala), Elathalam (heavy cymbals), Chengila (bronze gong), Shankh(conch) etc. and also introduced Thirasseela, the curtain used in Kathakali. Thus, without changing the traditional elements, Venu could lift the whole puppets' play to an entirely different atmosphere. In 1984 the same troupe was invited to perform in the XI international Puppet Theatre Festival held in Poland and in 1986 they participated in the Puppet Carnival in Japan. This troupe has also staged performances in Netherlands, Switzerland and Paris etc. G Venu, in his book titled 'Puppetry and Lesser Known Dance Traditions of Kerala', explains that during his research
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he found out some very old puppet heads from Paruthuppulli. One head was dated 400years back, which bears no resemblance to Kathakali figures; but another one, which belongs to eighteenth century, was similar to Kathakali characters. So he came to the conclusion that the puppetry was here in the same village even before the evolution of Kathakali and when Kathakali became popular in Kerala, the puppeteers must have adopted the stories and characters from Kathakali. Last year, under the leadership of Natanakairali and with the funding from Central Government, new puppeteers from the same community were trained, who include Harish (S/o K C Ramakrishnan), Rathish (S/o K V Ramakrishnan, and Rajesh (S/o Thankappan, percussionist). But, still facing difficulties to popularize this art form in Kerala.
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The heritage home Elangalloor Mana The long verandah and the three storied 'Malika' in laterite structure are the aesthetic features of Elangallur Mana, situated at Thalore, near Thrissur town.
Elangalloor Mana, the ancestral home of the Nambuthiris of Elangalloor family is situated at Thalore, just a few miles from Thrissur town. The long verandah and the three storied 'Malika' in laterite structure are the aesthetic features of the Mana which strikes you. The main entrance is
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from the west. The Mana comes under the 'Ettu kettu' category and consists of two Nadumittam, the inner courtyards. The larger courtyard (about 250 sq ft) surrounded by verandahs and small halls and a corner room which functions as a shrine where their family deity is
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of performing tantric rituals in temples. The Mana is situated in a farmland, which is full of trees and plants like coconut, Mango, plantain etc. There are two sacred groves and a traditional pond in this property. Sacred groves are dedicated to snake gods, of that one is conserved still with untouched foliage. Narayanan Nambuthiri believes that conserving this heritage is part of their living. Location/access: Thalore, 9km from Thrissur (near Ollur); Elangalloor Mana Narayanan Nambuthiri
worshipped. The roofs of the verandahs are well structured with simple wooden carvings on it. Some other deities are also worshipped at the centre of the courtyard. A two storied building at south was the granary. The second courtyard is smaller and the Kitchen, work area etc are around it. The three storied block 'Malika' is an annex to the courtyard. It's a small block with two rooms on each floor and an attic. According to Narayanan Nambuthiri, the present descendant of the family, there are no records for ascertaining the age of the building but it has to be over 100 years old. He also said that many portions of the huge Mana complex has been demolished due to the difficulty in maintaining it. Now Narayanan Nambuthiri along with his wife, children and mother resides in the Mana. His brothers are staying in separate homes close by. The family been traditionally engaged in tantric rituals and Narayanan Namboothiri also performs these rituals at the family shrine. One of his brothers and his father's brothers do also follow the same tradition
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Wooden door with metal paneling
From Thalore main centre, its only 500m. (Recommends prior permission for a visit; Mr. Narayanan Nambuthiri, Mob- 9446142804.) WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
FOLK RITUAL/SEASONAL EVENT
The Folk Ritual ‘Ayyappan Vilakku’ Ayyappan Vilakku is a ritual offering to propitiate the Lord Ayyappan, the deity at Sabarimala temple, who is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Sasthavu. The 24 hrs long ritual offering includes craftsmanship, oracle's performance, percussion music, folk songs, community procession etc. This is conducted in a common place, temple premise or at homes during the main pilgrimage season of Sabarimala (mid of November to mid of January). This ritual is mainly performed in the districts of Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kozhikode and is usually held on Saturdays or Wednesdays. The artists are trained professionals. By dawn the artists create miniature temples for the deities Lord Ayyappan, Lord Vavar, the Muslim warrior who became a close friend, Goddess Bhagavathy etc. using the stem of banana plant and tender fronds of the coconut tree. After ceremonial installation of the deities, the main programme is a ritual procession in the late afternoon, along with oracles, Thalappoli (ladies carrying lamp), drum beats and Udukkukotti pattu (folksongs accompanied by small drums called Udukku) etc. In some places Panchavadyam (traditional orchestra with five musical instruments), caparisoned elephants etc will be the added attractions. The ritualistic dance performance by oracles (velichappadukal) in accordance with the rhythmic drum beats of Chenda and Udukku is the most spectacular show of this event. By night Ayyappan Pattu begins. Ayyappan Pattu is the Udukkukottipattu, where a group of singers narrate the story of Lord Ayyappan through folksongs. This will continue for two-three hours. After midnight another ritual procession with W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
Edappal Udinikkara Ayyappan Vilakku(file photo)
Thalappoli, is held similar to that in the evening. After this Thiri uzhichil (anointing the body of the performer with a wick lighted with vegetable oil), Kanalattom, fire walk), Vettum Thadavum (symbolic fight between Ayyappan and Vavar and their reunion) etc are performed. Ayyapan vilakku ends by next day dawn with fireworks. Some regional changes may be noticed in the rituals depends on the regions the performer hails from. The following are some upcoming dates/venues for Ayappan vilakku, this season.
20 Nov 2015: Kunnamkulam, Thrissur Dt; Venue: Kakkad Ganapathy Kshethram premise Highlights: Evening procession (4pm7pm), and other rituals. The temple is at Kakkad, Kunnamkulam town.
21 Nov2015 (Saturday): Chittarikkal, TCR Dt Venue: Chittarikkal Bhagavathy
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Kshethram, Chalakkudy; Late night procession and other rituals. The temple is at Chittarikkal about 2km from Koratty junction; Koratty Jn is between Angamali & Chalakkudy (both 8km away)
22km from Thrissur on Kunnamkulam road, Kunnamkulam is 4km and Guruvayur is 8km
21 Nov 2015: Kedamangalam, Ernakulam dt
Venue: Kudakuzhy Chandanam Kavu Ayyappa Kshethram. Evening processions and other rituals. Kudakuzhy, about one kilometer from Pavittamuri, on Vadakkanchery- Kunnamkulam road (Thrissur dt). 13km from Vadakkancherry and about 9km from Kunnamkulam.
Venue: Kedamangalam Thalakkad Bhagavathi Kshethram ground Highlights: Procession, Ayyappanpattu, etc. Organised by Kedamangalam Desavilakku Committee . 3km from N paravoor, EKM dt; from Paravoor on Cherayi road take left from Perumbadam.
26 Nov2015: DesavilakkuKudakuzhy, Thrissur Dt;
27 Nov 2015 (Friday)-Ayyappan Vilakku: Guruvayur, Thrissur Dt Venue: Sreenarayanamkulangara Thazhekkavu (Chirichukotti Kavu, Mammiyur, Guruvayur. Evening procession with Kavadi , elephants , Panchavadyam etc (6pm-10pm) and other rituals. Organised by Sreenarayanamkulangara Thazhekkavu Ayyappa Seva Sangam, Mammiyur.
28 Nov 2015: Koottanadu, Palakkad Dt; Venue: Elavathukkal 22 Nov 2015 (Sunday): Alamkode, Malappuram Dt Venue: Alamkode Methrukkovil premise, Manthadam, Alamkode; Manthadam is about 1km from Changaramkulam on Edappal road. Edappal is about 5km away. Highlights: Evening procession(5pm-7pm) and other rituals.
22 Nov 2015 (Sunday): Choondal, Thrissur Dt Venue: Choondal; igh lights: Evening procession (6.30pm-9.30pm) with elephant, panchavadyam, etc. and other rituals etc. Organised by Thathwamasi Desavilakku Committee; Choondal is
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Bhagavathy Temple, Elavathukkal, Koottanadu; 1.5km from Koottanad on Pattambi road; Pattambi is about 9km. Highlights: Evening /mid night processions and other rituals
28 Nov 2015: Edappal, Malappuram Dt; Venue: Udinikkara school ground , about 1km from Edappal town. Evening procession (4pm-7pm), and other rituals.
28 Nov 2015: Chovoor, Tissur Dt; Venue: Chovoor Mahalakshmi Kshethram, Chovoor in Thrissur dt.; Highlights: evening procession (6pm-9pm) and other rituals. Chovoor is about 9km from Thrissur on Thripyayar/Kodungallur WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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28 Nov 2015: Kozhikode Venue: Muthalakkulam Maidanam (ground), Kozhikode town; Highlights: Kalasam Ezhunnallippu (8am-10am) with oracles, Melam etc. Evening procession ( 4.30pm- 8pm), caparisoned elephants, Panchavadyam, etc. and other rituals. Organised by Ayyappa Bhajana Sangham, (Mananjira) , Kozhikode
28 Nov 2015: Guruvayur, Thrissur Dt; Venue: Thaikkad Venue: Kazhumallur Palakkal Bhagavathi Kshethram, Thikkad, Guruvayur; Evening procession (8pm-10pm) and other rituals. Thaikkad is 2.5km from Guruvayur on Thrissur Road , via Chovvallur Padi. About 5km from Choondal. Organised by Thaikkad Kazhumallur Palakkal Bhagavathi Kshethram Ayyappaseva Samithi.
29 Nov 2015 (Sunday): Thamarayur, Thrissur Dt; Venue: Thamarayur Dharmasastha kshethram (under Guruvayur Devaswam) premise, Thamarayur, Guruvayur. Highlights: Morning procession (8am11am) and evening procession(6pm-10pm) with caparisoned elephants, Panchavadyam, Kaavadi, etc. , Thayambaka and other rituals. Organised by Thamarayur Ayyappa Seva Sangham.
29 Nov 2015 (Sunday): Kuzhoor, Thrissur Dt; Venue: Kuzhoor Sree Subrahmania Kshethram, Mala; Evening procession and other rituals. Kuzhur is 8km from Mala, Thrissur Dt; From Thrissur it is about 45km via KodakaraMala. And from Aluva it is only 22km via Athani and Parakkadavu.
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Akkikkavu,Thrissur Dt; Venue: Akkikkavu Bhagavathy Temple, near Kunnamkulam. Highlights: Procession with Panchavadyam, elephant,
Navamukunda Kshethram premise. Highlights: Procession (4pm-7pm) and other rituals. 'Thrithayambaka' by Padmasree Mattannur Sankarankurty, Mattannur Sreeraj and Mattannur Sreekanth (7pm-m-8.30pm). The temple is at Tirunnavaya, between Tirur and Kuttippuram in Malappuram dt.
05 Dec 2015 (Saturday): Kozhikode (Chalappuram)
etc (6.30pm- 10.00pm) and other rituals. Akkikkavu is about 4km from Kunnankulam on Kuttippuram road and 20km from Edappal.
01 Dec 2015: Aranattukara (Thrissur); Venue: Sreenarayana Samajam premise, Aranattukara. Its about 2.5km from Sakthan stand, Thrissur town. Procession 6.30pm- 9.30pm) ,and other rituals. Organised by Aranattukara Kizhakkepuram Desavilakkiu Cmmittee.
Venue: Kokkozhikode Maha siva Kshethram Temple premise, Chalappuram (near post Office), Kozhikode. Procession with elephants, Panchavadyam, Kavadiyattam etc. (5.30pm- 9pm) and other rituals. Organised by Kokkozhikode Ayyappan Vilakku Aghosha committee, Chalappuram
05 Dec 2015: Mullakkal , Thrissur Dt; Venue: Mullakkal Kshethram premise, near Irinjalakkuda. Evening procession and other rituals. Organised by Mullakkal Ayyappa Seva Samithi; Mullakkal temple is about 5km from Thrissur on Irinjalakkuda road, getdown at Valiyalukkal, its less than 2km; Irinjalakkuda is 17km Ayyappanpattu/Sasthampattu
02 Dec 2015 (Wednesday): Pelakkattu Payyur, Choondal, TCR dt; Venue: Pelakkattu Payyur Subrahmaniaswami Temple, Choondal. Procession (6.30pm- 9.30pm) and other rituals. Organised by Ayyappa Seva Sangham, Pelakkattu Payyur; Choondal is 22km from Thrissur on Kunnamkulam road, Kunnamkulam is 4km and Guruvayur is 8km
02Dec 2015: Thirunnavaya, Malappuram Dt; Venue: Thirunnavaya 05 Dec 2015 (Saturday): Kumaranellur, Palakkad Dt; 12
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Venue: Vellalur Desavilakku Parabu, Vellalur, Kumaranellur. Procession (3pm7pm) and other rituals. Vellalur is just one kilometre from Kumaranellur. Kumaranellur is about 15km from Pattambi on Edappal road. Edappal is 6km away.
05 Dec 2015 (Saturday): Parappanangadi, Malappuram Dt; Venue: Ayyappan Kavu temple, Parappanangadi, Procession (6pm-9pm) and other processions. Organised by Parappanangadi Ayyappankavu Bhajana Samithi. The temple is just 1.5km from Parappanangadi on Kozhikode road. Chelari is about 8km.
12 Dec 2015 (Saturday)Mammiyur , Thrissur Dt; Venue: Mammiyur temple premise. Guruvayur; Highlights: Procession (6pm9pm) caparisoned elephants, Nadaswaram, Panchavadyam etc. and other rituals. Organised by Mammiyur Ayyappa Bhakha Sangam.
12 Dec 2015: Cherpulassery, Palakkad Dt; Venue: temple ground of Sree Cherpulassery Ayyappan Kavu Highlights: Procession (4pm-6.30pm) with Thalappoli
07 Dec 2015: Ariyannur (Guruvayur), Thrissur Dt; Venue: Ariyannur Harikanyaka Devi Kshethram premise, Guruvayur. Procession (6pm-10pm) and other rituals. Organised by Ariyannur Ayyappa Seva Sangham. The temple is on GuruvayurChoondal road, about 4km from both Choondal and Guruvayur.
12 Dec 2015: Pathalam, Ernakulam Dt; Venue: Vallopilli Parambu (ground), Pathaalam, Ernakulam dt. Highlights: Procession (3pm-6.30pm) with Kavadi, etc. and other rituals. From Aluva OR from Ernakulam Buses going to Eloor or Manjhummal is going via Pathaalam, Aluva-8km, Ernakulam-12km, Kalamassery is 2km.
12 Dec 2015 (Saturday): Kanakkankadavu, Ernakulam Dt; Venue: PWD ground, Nr Kanakkankadavu Bridge. Procession (4.30pm- 6.30pm), and other rituals. 17km from Angamali via Athani; 10km from North Paravoor via Manjhaali. W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
Elephant, etc. and other rituals. Organised by Sree Cheruplassery Ayyappankavu Ulsavaghosha Committee .
12 Dec 2015 : Vatakara, Kozhikode Dt; Venue: Arathil Bhagavathi Kottakkal Kshethram , Edodi, Near Old bus stand, Vatakara. Procession (4pm- 9pm) with Elephant, etc. and other rituals. Organised by Ayyappa Seva Sangham, Vatakara.
17 Dec 2015: Thrissur (Poonkunnam); Venue: Poonkunnam Siva temple ground , Poonkunnam, Thrissur. Procession (7pm-11pm) with five elephants, Panchavadyam, etc, and other
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rituals; Organised by Sankaramkulangara Ayyappa Seva Sangham.
18 Dec 2015 (Friday): Thrissur (Peringavu); Venue: Peringavu Dhanwanthari temple premise, Thrissur The procession (7pm-9pm, from Peringavu centre) and other rituals. The temple is at Peringave, about 3km from Thrissur Sakthan stand, on Shoranur road (After Patturaykkal)
19 Dec 2015: Kozhikode (Azhakodi- temple) Venue: Azhakodi Devi temple premise, Thiruthiyaad; Kozhikode city (about 1km from Kozhikode Private bus stand.) Evening procession (8.30pm- 9.30pm) with three caparisoned Elephants,etc. and other rituals.
26 Dec 2015 (Saturday): Peringottukurissi, Palakkad Dt Venue: Peringottukurissi, about 18km from Ottappalam via Thiruvilwamala and about 22km from Palakkad via Kottayi. Procession (3.30pm-6pm) one elephant, Panchavdyam, etc. and other rituals. Organised by Sree Mandathu Bagavathy Ayyappa Bhaktha Sangam,
05 Jan2016: Alathiyur, Malappuram Dt; Venue: Pulluni Mangalam Chiteppurath Ayyappa Kshethram premise, (Pulluni Mangalam is about 8km from Tirur.). Evening procession (4pm-7pm) and other rituals.
19 Dec 2015: Kozhikode (Karaparamba) Venue: Nellkkavu temple premise, Karaparaba in Kozhikode town. Evening procession (4pm-9pm) with three caparisoned elephants, Panchavadyam, etc. and other rituals.
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14 Jan 2015: Thrissur (Poonkunnam) Venue: Poonkunnam Shiva temple, Thrissur. Evening procession (6.30pm to 10pm); Organised by Poonkunnam Ayyappa Seva Sangam.
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14 Nov 2015: Palakkad CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Time: 05.00 pm;Venue: MD Ramanathan Hall, Chembai Music College, Palakkad Story Kalyanasougandhikam; Organised by Palakkad Kathakali trust.
Theyyam Neeliyar Bhagavathi is performed as ritual offering. This sacred grove with full of foliage is situated at Mangattuparamba (Nr.Kannur University Campus), Kannur.
17 Nov 2015: Thiruvannur, Kozhikode Dt. FOLK RITUAL FESTIVAL / Soorasamharam Soorasamharam at Thiruvannur Sree
14-16 Nov 2015: Kalpathy, Palakkad Dt; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Kalpathy Radholsavam The most important days of the ten day Radholsavam- the chariot festival- at Kalpathy village in Palakkad Dt. The festival is jointly celebrated by four neighboring temples.Huge decorated wooden chariots are pulled by the devotees through the streets. Kalpathy is near ‘Palakkad Jn.’ Railway station.
15 & 16 Nov 2015: Nettur, Thalassery, Kannur Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Thira Thira at Kizhakke Kallarakandy Muthappan Madappura. On the first day, Vellattams of Muthappan, Neelakarinkali and Vadakkan Gulikan are performed in the evening(5pm to mid night). Performances of Theyyams Thiruvappana, Neelakarimkali, Vadakkan Gulikan are held in the morning (9am-2pm). The temple is at Nettur, Thalassery; From Koduvally Rly Gate stop on Tly-Kannur Highway, it is about one km distance.
16 Nov 2015: Kannur RITUAL FOLK ART / Thira Thira at Neeliyar Kottam, Kannur. On this day evening (5pm-6pm) one W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
Subrahmaniaswami Kshethram. Enacting the fight between Lord Subrahmanian with the demons. A procession is held in the afternoon to nearby Siva temple (100m away) and to Goddess Durga temple (4km )by carrying the images of the deities. Huge effigies of about 12 ft ht is made of Bamboo, wooden head etc. to represent the warriors and demons. The ritual fight is in the evening (5pm). The temple is at Thiruvannur, near Kallai in Kozhikode city.
17 Nov 2015: Kodumbu, Palakkad Dt FOLK RITUAL FESTIVAL / 15
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Soorasamharam Soorasamhaaram at Kodumbu Sree Subrahmaniaswamy Temple. Enacting the fight between Lord Subrahmanian with the demons Soorapadman etc. The ritual starts by evening ( 4.30pm) and will lasts for about three hours. Huge effigies of the demons are made in bamboo and carried by devotees. The fight is then enacted. The temple is at Kodumbu, Palakkad Dt.
17-26 Nov 2015: Thiruvalathur, Palakkad Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Karthika Vilakkulsavam – Elephant procession, Cultural programmes, Kathakali etc.; Festival at Thiruvalathur Randumoorthy Bhagavathi Kshethram. After Kodiyettu on the first day evening, processions are held three times a dayAarattu procession in the morning (7am9.30am- to the river bank near Aaliyar Shiva temple), Kazchaseeveli (4.30pm6.30pm) and Vilakku ezhunnallippu (10pm-11.30pm) in the temple premise. Pallivetta/Pallivetta procession is on 26 Nov late night. Festival conclude with the Aarattu on the last day morning (8am10am) All these processions are accompanied by two elephants, Panchavadyam/ Melam etc. 22 & 23 Nov- Kathakali -10.30pm to full night presented by PSV Natya Sangham , Kottakkal. The temple is at Thiruvalathur, 1km south of Kotumbu Althara Jn in Palakkad Dt and 6km from Palakkad town on Chittoor road.
18-25 Nov 2015: Kozhikode TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Thrikkarthika Ulsavam Festival at Mankavu Thrissala Bhagavathi Kshethram. Kodiyettu on starting day. Aarattu & Araattu processions are held daily morning (6am-7.15am). Kazcha seeveli, then Thayambaka etc. are held daily evening (5pm). Pallivetta processions 16
is held on the previous day to the last day. One elephant will join for Pallivetta and last day Aarattu processions. Temple is at Mankave, Kozhikode town.
20 Nov 2015: Chandrasekharapuram, Palakkad Dt.; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Radholsavam-Chariot festival; At Chandrasekharapuram Ganapathi Kshethram. Deities are installed in the chariot by noon and
devotees pull the chariot for a while to start the procession ceremoniously. The chariot is again pulled in the evening (4.30pm- 7pm). Chandrasekhapuram village is situated on the bank of Kannadi river, a tributary of Nila Bhagirathi (Bharathapuzha). The village is 10km from Palakkad town on Ottappalam road. On Palakkad-Ottapalam road from Edathara, C S Puram village is 1.25 km away. Ottappalam is 12km away.
21 Nov 2015: Kolathur, Malappuram Dt. CLASSICAL MUSIC / Classical Music, Concert by Rajashree Warrier; Time: 07.00 pm; Venue: National High School, Kolathur, Malappuram Dt. Organised by Ahaana Kolathur. WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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23 -24 Nov 2015: Vellikoth, Kasargode Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyattam Theyams, Vellattams etc. Theyyam at Vellikoth Puravankara Tharavadu. Main rituals Vellattam and Thottam starts by evening and Theyyams are staged after mid night and final day morning. Theyyams staged are Anthi Anagum Bootham, Aryakkara Bhaghavathi, Padaveeran, Pottan Theyyam (4am), Vishnumoorthi (10am), Choolyar Bhagavathi (12noon), Moovalamkuzhi Chamundi (3pm) and Guligan. Puravankara Tharavadu is at Vellikothu, 2.5km from Kanhangad.
Thenjippalam, Malappuram Dt. Malayalam drama organised jointly by KSNA and Calicut University.
27-30 Nov 2015: Thali, Kozhikode CLASSICAL ART / Music - Swathi
27 Nov 2015: Thenjippalam, Malappuram Dt. THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: University Auditorium, Calicut University Campus,
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Sangeetholsavam; Venue: Thali Guruvayurappan Hall, Zamorin's High School, Thali, Kozhikode. 27 Nov- 06.00 pm- Classical instrumental Music- Veenaby Punya Sreeenivasan. 28 Nov- 06.000 pm- classical instrumental Music- Fluteby Kudamaloor Janardhanan. 29 Nov10am- Music competition, 07.00 pmKathakali; Story 'Balidaanam' written by T M B Nedungadi based on the story by Rabindranatha Tagore, and directed by Narippatta Narayanan Nambuthiri. Presented by Thodayam Kathakali Yogam. Panchavadyam, Valayamkulam. 30 Nov- 06.00 pm- Classical Music –Vocal- by Ramakrishna Moorthy, 29 Nov – 08 Dec 2015: Vadakara, Chennai; Organised by Swathi Music Dias. Kozhikode Dt.
29 Nov 2015: Taliparamba, Kannur Dt; CRAFT/Kathakali Chutti- Time: 09.00 am-11.00 am; Venue: Taliparamba Kathakali Kendram, Near Rajarajeswara Temple, Taliparamba, Kannur Dt. Lecture-demonstration about the facial Make up “Chutti' in Kathakali, presented by Kottakkal Balakrishnan, Kalanilayam Padmanabhan and Cheliya Lajeesgh. Organised by: Taliparamba Kathakali Kendram.
THEATRE/ Drama – Professional Drama Competition.Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Town Hall, Vadakara, Kozhikode Dt. Zonal Professional Drama Competition organized by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. 05-08 Dec 2015: Payyannur, Kannur Dt.; CLASSICAL ART / Sarod, Kathakali, Bhajan, Dance etc.; Time: 6.30pm; Venue: Ayodhya
29 Nov 2015: Edappal, Malappuram Dt TRADITIONAL ART/ Sopanam Vadyolsavam – Thayambaka, Melam etc.; Venue: Pothannur Durga Bhagavathi Temple premise, Pothannur, (4km from Edappal on Perumparambu road. Kuttippuram is 7km away. The highlights of Sopanam Vadyolsavam, the festival of percussion orchestra are 3pm- Cultural procession with classical arts, folk forms etc, 4.30pm-Cultural meet, 6pm- Melam Arangettam (the debut performance by newly trained artists), 6.30pm- group Thayambaka (debut performance of 101 newly trained percussionists along with another 100plus supporting artists). Organised by Sopanam School of 18
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Bhajans, Dance etc. are the highlights. Satkala Peedom Annual Festival organized by Satkala peedom Payyannur.
09 Dec 2015: Kannur CLASSICAL ART / Koodiyattam Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Jawahar Open Air (Library Complex), Yogasala Road, Kannur. Organised by: Kutiyattam Kendra, Thiruvananthapuram & Naimisharanyam, Kannur.
11-16 Dec 2015: Kizhur, Kozhikode Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Ulsavam – Elephant procession, Village Fair, fireworks etc.; Festival at Kizhur Siva kshethram, Payyoli- From second day onwards daily three time processions (9am, 4pm- Seeveli, 10pm –Vilakkezhunnallippu) in the temple complex with one caparisoned elephant, Melam etc. and final day evening is Aarattu Ezhunnallippu with three caparisoned elephants ( 7pm to next day 2am). The temple is at Kizhur, about 2.5km from Payyoli on Perambra road. Payyoli is a main town near to Vatakara, on Kozhikode road.
11 Dec 2015: Thenjippalam, Malappuram Dt. THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: University Auditorium, Calicut University Campus, Thenjippalam, Malappuram Dt.; Language: Malayalam; Organised by: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Calicut University.
11-14 Dec 2015: Nileswaram, Kasargode Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyaattam Theyyam at Nileswaram Pallikkere Palere Keezhil Vishnumoorthy Kshethram. Thottams and Vellattams of various W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
Theyyams are performed in the evening. Theyyams are staged during the whole night for the first three days. Day time Theyyams are staged from 2nd day onwards. Theyyams staged here are Poomaruthan, Cherlath Bhagavathy, Paadaarkulagara Bhagavathi, Pullurnam, Puthiya Bhagavathi, Vishnumoorthy etc. Location / Access: The temple is at Pallikkere, on NH, 3km from Nileswaram towards. Cheruvathur/Payyannur. 20mts walk from Nileswaram Railway station.
12 & 13 Dec 2015: Kottila, Kannur Dt.; RITUAL FOLK ART / Theyyam; Theyyam at Kottila
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Pariyaaram Veedu. The Theyyams Rakthachamundi, Bhadrakali, Puthiya Bhagavathi (5am), Vishnumoorthy (11am), Gulikan (11.30am)-are staged on the final day, from early morning onwards and Vellattams/Thottams are performed on previous day evening onwards. Kottila is 5km from Taliparamba on TaliparambaPayangadi road via Kuppam.
12 & 13 Dec 2015: Kannur Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Thiruvappana ulsavam – Vellattam, Thottam, Theyyam
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Festival at Keezhathur Nallahgandy Muthappan Madappura. Festival starts from afternoon and it continues till next day evening. After vellatams and thottams in the first day evening, Theyyams are staged one by one from 13th morning onwards till afternoon. Theyyams are Muthappan Thiruvappana, Sasthappan, Gulikan, Angakkaran, Bappuran, Kaaranavar , Elledathu Bhagavathy and Pothi. The temple is at China Keezhathur, 2km from Mylulli motta bus stop; Mylulli motta is on the way from Mambaram to Anjarakkandy (approx 20km from Kannur)
12 & 13 Dec 2015: Palakkad CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali
Actor: Kalamandalam Balasubrahmanian
Time: 02.00 pm – 10.00 pm; Venue: MD Ramanathan Hall, Chembai Music College, Palakkad; 12 Dec: Story: KalakeyaVadham Samboornnam; 13 Dec: Story: DuryodanaVadham. Kathakali is organized by Palakkad Kathakali Trust.
avu/Padakam, related to the traditional Sanskrit theatre is performed. Killikurissimangalam, About 5km from Ottappalam, towards Pambadi route.
15 -21 Dec 2015: Lakshminarayanapuram, Palakkad Dt.; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Margazhi Radholsavam- The Chariot Festival at Lakshminarayanapuram Gopalakrishna swamy Kshethram. All the days, except the last day, there is an evening procession (8.30pm- 9.30pm) with idol carried by the priest or on a small chariot and accompanied by Nadaswaram, Thakil etc. The main festival is on the final day and the idol is taken out on a huge chariot, pulled by the devotees to go around the streets. (9.30am- 11.30am and 5pm7pm).The temple is at L N Puram (Lakshminarayanapuram) , near Kalpathy in Palakkad. 3km from Olavakkode (Palakkad Railway station) and about the same distance from Palakkad town.
17-19 Dec 2015: Mattannur, Kannur Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyattam Theyyam at Nellunni Vattappoyil Muchilottu Bhagavathy Temple. After the ceremonial start on the first day Theyyam: Muchilottu Bhagavathi
14 Dec 2015: Lakkidi, Palakkad Dt.; CLASSICAL ART / Koodiyattam; Time: 07.00 pm; Venue: Padmasree Mani Madhava Chakyar Memorial Natyasala, Lakkidi, Palakkad Dt. Organized by Padmasree Mani Madhava Chakyar Memorial Natyasala, Lakkidi. Any one of the programme Koodiyattam/Nangiarkoothu/Koothu/Mizh
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Theyyams Kannangattu Bhagavathi & Pullur Kannan are performed on the next day morning. On the final day morning Theyyams Kannangattu Bhagavathi, Pullur Kali, Pothi, Pullur Kannan, Raktha chamundy, vishnumoorthy, Muchilottu bhagavathi (1pm) etc are performed. Vellattams/Thottam etc are performed in the first and second day evening. Location / Access: The temple is 1.5km from Mattannur on Thalassery road, 25 km from Thalassery.
09.00 am- Ashtapadi by Ambalappuzha Vijayakumar; 03.30pm-Thayambaka by Porur Unnikrishnan; 08.00 pm'Bharatham'-dance production by Kottakkal Sasidharan; 09.00 pm- full
18-19 Dec 2015: Kalleri, Vadakara, Kozhikode Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Thira Thira/Theyyam at Kalleri Kuttychathan Kavu.The main rituals start from late afternoon with 'Elaneer Varavukal' and other ceremonious processions. Thalappoli and Pookkalasam processions are held after sunset. The Vellattam performance of Kuttichathan and Gulikan Thira-s are held in the late night. Next day (19 dec) Elamkolam Thira is performed before sunrise and other Thira-s Gulikan, and the main deity Kuttichathan are performed after sunrise. The temple is at Kalleri, 8km from Vatakara on Viliappalli road.
18 Dec 2015: Thenjippalam, Malappuram Dt.; THEATRE / Drama- Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: University Auditorium, Calicut University Campus, Thenjippalam, Malappuram Dt.; Language: Malayalam; Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Calicut University.
19 Dec 2015: Naduvattom, Palakkad Dt.; CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali - Shekareeyam 2015 Venue: Naduvattom Govt. Higher Secondary School Hall, Naduvattom, Koppam, Palakkad Dt. (Naduvattom is in between Koppam- Valancherry) W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
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night-Kathakali; stories- Nalacharitham Onnam Divasam, Arjuna Vishada Vrutham and Duryodana Vadham. Artists: Padmasree Kalamandalam Gopi, Kottakkal Chandrasekhara Varrier etc. 70th birth day celebration of Kathakali maestro Kottakkal Chandrasekhara Varrier.
19 Dec 2015: Yakkara, Palakkad Dt.; CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Yakkara Ayyappa Temple, Nr, DPO Office, Yakkara, Story: Seethaswayamvaram; Presented by Kallekulangara Kathakali Gramam.
20- 29 Dec 2015: Koduvayur, Palakkad Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL /Koduvayur Theru- the chariot festival Festival at Visalakski Sametha Viswanathaswamy temple and the most important days are seventh and eighth days (26 & 27 Dec). On these days by around 2pm, three decorated chariots of the deities are pulled around the village by devotees and an elephant. A procession with caparisoned elephants, temple orchestras etc are held on the seventh day morning (9am to two hours). Holy processions are 21
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held every day evening (by 8pm) for the first six days. Koduvayur is about 10km from Palakkad town.
21-24 Dec 2015: Kutiattoor, Kannur Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyaattam
RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyaattam – Thottam/ Vellattam, Theyyam Kaliyaattam at Mundappuram Pantheerazhi Thamburatty Kshethram. Thottams/vellattams are performed in the evening, late night and till last day noon. Theyyam: Dharmadaivam, Theyyam Thee Pottan, Kurathi, Vishnumoorthy, Gulikan, Partheeraazhi Thamburatty. The temple is at Mundappuram, near Govt Welfare Hr Sec.School; On Cherukunnu-Payangadi road, Vellarangal stop and then about 500m. 14km from Kannur and 4km from Payangadi.
Theyyams at Kuttiattoor Kulangara puthiyakavu Muchilottu Bhagavathy kshethram. Evening and late night programmes like Thottams, Vellattams and other rituals are performed on first three days. The Theyyams Kannangattu Bhagavathy, Puliyur Kali are staged in the morning from second day onwards. Different theyyms performed on these days are Puliyur Kaali, Kannangattu Bhagavathy, Gulikan, Vishnu Moorthy, Narambil Bhagavathy etc. The main Theyyam Muchilottu Bhagavathy is staged on the last day after noon. The temple is near to Saatri peedika bus stop, between Mayyil (7km)and Chalode(7km) . From Kannur it is about 25km
Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: University Auditorium, Calicut University Campus, Thenjippalam, Malappuram Dt.; Language: Malayalam; Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Calicut University.
22-26 Dec 2015: Kannapuram, Kannur Dt.; RITUAL FOLK ART / Pattum Kaliyattavum – Theyyam,
25 & 26 Dec 2015: Triprangode, Tirur, Malappuram Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVSAL / Ulsavam –
Kalamezhuthum Pattum etc. At Poomala Bhagavathy Kshethgram. 2224 Dec- evening (6pm-9pm)Marakkalapattum Perumkottum- folk songs; 25 Dec- Vellattam, Chamundi thottam, Gulikan Thottam, Anthikolam, Karam kavil Thottam Thozhal (10pm) , Ottakkolam(kurathi Thottam) are performed during night. 26 DecTheyyams Poomaruthan, Kurathi, Madayil Chamundi, Gulikan, Kundor Chamundi etc performs on this day morning. Kalathilari (Kalamezhuthum Pattum) is performed in the evening. The temple is less than 500m to west Kannapuram Rly station stop, Kannur Dt
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Pallivetta and Pallivetta procession which is accompanied by one elephant and Panchavadyam. Aarattu is performed at the temple pond, final day morning (7am10am) and is accompanied by one elephant and Panchavadyam/Melam. Location / Access: The temple is at Triprangod, about 9km from Tirur and about 12km from Kuttippuram in Malappuram dt.
road, Anayidukku Rly cross, then left, then sign boards OR via Maralkkarkandy, Vettilappally vayal
25-27 Dec 2015: Nadol, Kozhikode Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Thira Thira at Nadol Sree Bhagavathi Kshethram. Vellattams of Gulikan, Kuttichathan, Kallu Kettil Kavil Bhagavathi and Khandakarnan are held one by one on the starting day after sunset. Second day rituals starts by afternoon with Elaneer Varavu, Vellatam of Muthukaranavar, Kaithachamundi Thira(3pm). Pothi Vellatam, Mundayamparambu Valiya Thamburatty Thira, Muthappan Vellattu, Kallukettil Kavil Bhagavathi Thira, Kuttichathan Thira, Mundayaamparambu Cheriya Thamburatty Thira, Vasoorimala Vellattu, Pothi Thira and Khandakarnan Thira, continue till morning. After sunrise (final day) Thiruvappana, Gulikan Thira, Muthukaranavar Thira and Vasoorimala Thamburatty Thira are staged and by noon the final ceremony Kalasam performed. Location / Access: The temple is at Nadol, west of Vatakara Railway station, in Kozhikode dt.
26 & 27 Dec 2015: Kannur RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyaattam - Theyyam at Poothatta Tharavad Kavu. The main Theyyams Vayanattukulavan is performed before sunrise and Elledathu Bhagavathi at early morning. Other Theyyams are Karnavar and Gulikan. The festival concludes by noon. Location / Access: The temple is about 5km from Kannur town, via Thana, Mathrubhumi W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
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26- 27 Dec 2015: Mundayad, Kannur Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyaattam - Theyyam at Athirakam Koroth Kshethram. Starts with Vellattams/thottams on the evening and continue the performances till next day morning. Theyyams staged after midnight are Dharma Daivam, Gulikan (3am), Vayanattu Kulavan, (5am) Vishnumoorthy and Valiya Thaburatti (6.30am-8am). The temple is at Mundayad ; On Kannur- Mattannur road, From Elayavoor Gramapanchayath office , Asad NagarHousing Colony road and Near to Elayavoor Panchayath Homoeo Dispensary (5km).
26 Dec 2015- 01 Jan 2016: Kangol, Kannur Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyaattam - Theyyam at Payyannur Kangol Kalari. From 2nd day onwards performances starts.. The evening programmes include Thottams/Vellattams and a late night Theyyam Pulikandan. Day time Theyyams -Vellarangara Bhagavathi, Vishnumoorthy
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and Panayangaat bhagavathi- are performed from morning till afternoon. Kangol Kalari is situated near Kangol Shiva Kshethram, which is about 7km north of Payyannur and 3.5km from Kothayimukku. From Payyannur, on NH, towards Mangalore, take diversion from Kothayi Mukku to Kangol (Cheemeni Road).
TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Thiruvathira Radholsavam Festival at Sree Meenakshi Dundareswara Swami Kshethram. The main function Radolsavam, pulling the chariot, is held on this day (10.30am and 4pm-7pm). The temple is at Chokkanathapuram, about 3.5km from Olavakkode (Palakkad Railway station) and about 2km from Palakkad Victoria College. The famous village Kalpathi is just 1.5km away.
27-28 Dec 2015: Kozhikode RITUAL FOLK ART / Thira.
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26-28 Dec 2015: Vatakara, Kozhikode Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Thira
Thira at Ottorkandy Bhadrakali Kshethram (Ramutty kavu). Nattathira of Vannaramoorthy is performed on the starting day late evening. Vellattams of the deities Bhadrakali, Odakkali, Vannaramoorthy, Guru and Gulikan starts on the second day, afternoon onwards, including Guruthi (6pm) and Thalappoli (8pm). Thira-s are staged after midnight. The festival conclude by next morning. The templeRamuttykavu is at Chevagottukunnu, accessible from Parayanchery Bus stop on Mavoor Road in Kozhikode city.
Thira at Thazhe Koyilothu Sree Bhagavathy Kshethram. Kalavara Nirakkal is on the first day evening. Vellattu-s –Gulikan, Kuttichathan, Khandakarnan- are performed on the second day in the late evening till midnight. The procession Elaneer Varavu is on the second day afternoon and Thalappoli on late evening. Vellattu-s and Thira-s of Gulikan, Kuttychathan, Asuraputhran, Khandakarnan and Karanavar are performed from evening to next day till 10am. Location / Access: The temple is near Muttungal Electricity office, about 4.5km from Vatakara on Thalassery road.
27 Dec 2015: Taliparamba, Kannur Dt.; ART / Kathakali Koppu Exhibition
26 Dec 2015: Palakkad
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Kathakali Kendram, Near Rajarajeswara Temple, Taliparamba. Exhibition of Costumes and ornaments etc. used in Kathakali. Organised by Taliparamba Kathakali Kendram.
Kasargode Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyaattam - Theyyam at Kaanathur Nalver Devastanam. The festival starts one day before, but theyyams are staged from this Theyyam-face paintng
28-29/Dec 2015: Quilandi, Kozhikode Dt RITUAL FOLK ART/ Thira Maholsavam Thira at Ollur Asarikkal bhagavathi kshethram. On this day the main rituals starts by late afternoon with colorful processions from various places come to the temple. Most of the processions include Parichamuttukali, a folk performing art. Vellatu-s are in the late evening and Thiras are then staged one by one. Thiras - Kuttichathan, Dharma Bhagavathi, Neetil Karumakan, Gulikan, Karanavar –are performed one by one till next day morning. Festival concludes by noon. On Quilandy-Tharassery toad from 'Ollur Stop' bus stop, take to right. Quilandy- Ollur stop-5km and from there it is about 2km to the temple.
29 Dec 2015- 01 Jan 2016: Kannapuram, Kannur Dt RITUAL FOLK ART / Theyyam – At Kannapuram Edakkeppuram Madathumpadi Muchilottu Kavu. Thottams/vellattams are performed in the evenings, for the first three days. Theyyams are staged in the early mornings, from second day onwards. The main deity Muchilottu Bhagavathi is performed on the last day, afternoon. The other Theyyams staged here are Kannangattu Bhagavathy, Puliyur Kaali, Narambil Bhagavathy (with fire torches) and Vishnu Moorthy. The temple is at Kannapuram, near Kannapuram Rly station.
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day to the end. On 29th Dec night, Elayur Theyyam is performed. Next day onwards morning Theyyams- Chamundi and Ugramoorthy are performed (6am & 10 am) for two days. The Theyyams Raktheswari and Vishnumoorthy (early morning and after noon) are staged on last two days. The temple is 12km from Cherkkalam in Kasaragod dt. 20km from Kasaragod town.
30 & 31 Dec 2015: Kannur RITUAL FOLK ART / Theyyam Thiruvappana Maholsavam at Aalakkaatt Muthappan Madappura. Muthappan Vellattam (evening) and Vellattam of Elledathu Bhagavathi (late night) are on the first day. Theyyams Muthappan & Thiruvappana are staged in the next day before sunrise and Elledathu Bhagavathi in the morning. On Kannur Kuthuparamba road, take diversion from Moonnuperiya to Chakkarakkallu road, via Vellachaal, getdown at Iwarkulam stop. Moonnuperiya- Iwarkulam is 2km; Kannur to temple-14km
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31 Dec 2015- 02 Jan 2016: Alavil, Kannur Dt.; RITUAL FOLK ART / Theyyam- At Alavil Kalathil Kavu.
05- 08 Jan 2016: Pariyaram, Kannur Dt.; RITUAL FOLK ART / Kaliyaattam – Theyyam at Pariyaram
Vellattams are performed in the evening on the first day and the TheyyamsGurukaranavar, Gulikan, Sasthappan are staged in the next day before sunrise. Padaveeran Vellattam and other vellattams are staged on the 2nd day evening, continued by Theyyams, by the time it will be third day morning. Theyyams
Udayapuram Kshethram. Late night Vellattams and Theyyams are performed on the first three days. The day time performance of various theyyams can be seen n the final day. Theyyams: Karinthiri Nair, Pulimaaran, Puli Kandhan, Puliyur Kannan, Pullikarimkaali, Puliyur Kaali, Puthiya Bhagavathi, Kundor Chamundi, Kurathi, Vishnumoorthy, Veeran, Gulikan etc. Location / Access: The temple is at Pariyaaram, on the way to Payyannur.
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07-10 Jan 2016: Kunjhimangalam, Kannur Dt. RITUAL FOLK ART / Perumkaliyaattam - Theyyams at Vadakkan Kowal Bhagavathi Kshethram(Moosari Kowal). Vellattams/Theyyams performed here are Bali, Kannikkorumakan & Kudeyulla performed in the last day morning are Daivam, Madayil Chamundi, Padaveeran, Bhairavan, Bhagavathi and Vishnumoorthy, Gulikan, Kundor Sasthappan. Kalathil kavu is at Alavil, Chamundy. etc. The main Theyyam 4km from Kannur; from Alavil Junction on Vadakkathi Bhagavathi is performed on Valapattanam road. the last day (12noon). Another folk ritual 'Vannan Koothu' is staged here on 9th Jan 04- 07 Jan 2016: Kannapuram, afternoon (3pm). The temple is at Kannur Dt.; RITUAL FOLK ART / Kunjhimangalam (Near Ezhimala Railway Kaliyaattam - Theyyam at station). 4km from Payyannur (via Edat Kannapuram Areekulangara Muchilottu College stop) and about 30km from Bhagavathi Kshethram. Thottam/vellattam Kannur. www.vadakkankowaltemple.com are held every day evening till late night. The Theyyams Kannangattu Bhagavathi and Puliyur Kali are staged regularly in the 10 Jan 2016: Karalmanna, Palakkad Dt. morning from second day onwards. More CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Theyyams Vishnumoorthy, Narambil Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Vazenkada Bhagavathy and Muchilottu Bhagavathi Kunjunair Memmorial Hall, Karalmanna, are staged on the final day. Muchilottu Palakkad Dt. bhagavathi is performed in the afternoon Story: KalakeyaVadham; on the final day. The temple is at walkable On Perinthalmanna- Cherpulassery Road. distance from Kannapuram Rly stop or 15kms from Perinthalmanna & 2kms from Cherukunnu Post office stop. Cherpulassery.
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10 Jan 2015: Alamkode, Malappuram Dt FOLK RITUAL/ Pallippana- Ritual procession, Pana Pidutham, Guruthi, Thiri Uzhichil, Folk songs etc. Venue: Alamkode Bhagavathi temple premise, Alamkode, near Changaramkulam 24 hr long folk ritual Pallippana is conducted with the support of INTACH Panapidutham in Pallippana
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GLOSSARY Aarattu- Ritualistic holy bath, (of the deity/idol) in pond/river/sea. Aararttu Ezhunnallippu- Ceremonial procession for aarattu. Aswathi- one of the 27 stars (asterisks) in Malayalam calendar Bharani- one of the 27 stars (asterisks) in Malayalam calendar. Chakyarkoothu- A monologue in which the performer narrates the stories from mythology, satirical relating it to the socio-political situations. This character is from Kutiyattam. Chavittu Natakam- the theatre tradition of Christians in Kerala, where artists use colourful stage props and costumes to enact stories from Christian mythology and history. During the play, the artists keep tapping their feet on the floor, rhythmically, and hence the name Chavittu Natakam. Choottu- Fire torch made of dry coconut leaves. Desa Vilakku- See Ayyappanvilakku Ezhunnallippu- procession, to take the idol/image of the deity from sanctum sanctorum in a grand manner. Kalam- The arena where the rituals are held. Also, the ritual drawing of characters. The process of drawing is called Kalamezhuthu Kalamezhuthum Pattum – A ritualistic performance where figure of the deity is drawn on the floor with natural powders. After folk songs and some tantric rituals, drawing is rubbed off by the performer in trance. The ritual Kalamezhuthu (drawing) and Pattu (song) together is called Kalamezuthum pattum. Kalasam- pot, holy water is carried in pots to offer to the deity. This system is followed by both folk and classical tradition of worship. Kaliyattam- festival of Theyyam
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Kanalattam- ritual performance in burning coal, where a performer walk across through it with bare foot. Karakattam-ritual folk dance by balancing a decorated pot on the head, which is an offer to the Goddess Mariyamma. Kathakali- classical dance drama of Kerala with importance to facial expressions and hand gestures. The performance is supported by songs and traditional musical instruments. Costuming and facial make up are very intricate and colourful. Kavadi- a bow shaped decorated frame, carried by the devotees of Lord Bubrahmanian, as a mode of worship. There are different types of Kavadi like Pookkavadi (decorated with flowers in many layers), Ambalakavadi ( the tall one in pyramid shape) etc. Kazcha Varavu- colourful procession with offering to the deity. Kanalattam- ritual performance in burning coal, where a performer walk across through it with bare foot. Kolam – head gears used in rituals like Padayani, Theyyam, Mudiyettu etc. Also, the floor drawings by Tamil Brahmins.
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Koottiyezhunnallippu- joint procession Kutiyattam- Sanskrit theatre tradition of India, but now exists only in Kerala. UNESCO has recognised it as an Intangible heritage of humanity. The supporting instruments are Mizhavu, Edakka (both percussion instruments) and Kuzhithalam (tiny cymbals). Costuming and facial make up are very intricate and colourful. Kshethram- temple (Hindu). Malayalam- local language of Kerala Melam- a harmonious synchronization of the musical instruments viz. Chenda (Percussiontwo types- Uruttu Chenda & Veekkan Chenda), Kombu (horn), Kurumkuzhal (short pipe) and Elathalam (heavy cymbals). This is an essential item in many temple ritual processions. Mudiyettu- Performing art based on the myth of Goddess Kaali, performed as ritual in Bhadrakali temples. This tradition is also recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible heritage of Mankind. Nadaswaram- Wind instrument, a long pipe . usually accompanied by percussion instrument called Thakil.
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Nangiarkoothu- Solo performance by the lady character, developed from Kutiyattam. Ottan Thullal- satiric solo performance generally performed in temple, narrating the story in songs. Padayani- ritual folk performance based on the story of Goddess Kaali (Bhadrakaali). Natural materials like coconut leaves, fronds of areca nut palm etc are used for costuming. Thottam, the folk song is an important part of the ritual. Pallivetta- hunt by the lord. Most of the temple Ulsavam, this is an important ritual, in which, the idol/image of the deity is taken out ceremoniously and conduct a symbolic hunt. After the hunt the return procession will be in grand manner. Panchavadyam- a harmonious synchronisation of five musical instruments viz. Edakka, Thimila, Madhalam (percussion instruments), Kombu (horn), Elathalam (heavy cymbals). Paraveppu/Parayedukkal- An offering by the devotees, a full measure of Para (a large cylindrical vessel used as a unit) filled with ingredients like rice, paddy, sugar, etc. In some temples the priest ceremoniously go to every home to collect this, but in some temples the devotees go to the temple and offer this. Pongala- Its a sweet porridge offered to the deity, prepared by female devotees. its prepared using rice, jaggery/sugar/, milk etc using mud pot in open fire in the temple premise. Pooram – one of the 27 stars (asterisks) in Malayalam calendar. The festival held on this star is generally called Pooram festival. In some important temples, during the Pooram festival, caparisoned elephants participate in the processions. So in Thrissur and neighbouring districts, any temple festival procession with caparisoned elephants is also called as Pooram. Radholsavam- chariot festival or car festival; the chariot carrying the idol/image of the deity is rolled by the devotees in a ceremonial way. Sasthanpattu- See Ayyappan pattu Seeveli/Siveli- The practice of taking the idol/image of the deity, outside the sanctum sanctorum and encircle the sanctorum ceremoniously. Many tantric rituals are offered to different gods during this procession. Thalappoli- Female devotees with a Thalam (brass or silver plate) in their hands, which contains an oil lamp, holy flowers, raw rice etc, and accompany the procession to honour the deity. W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
Thappu – Hand drums mainly used in Padayani. Thayambaka- Solo performance with the drum Chenda, supported by other Chenda and Elathalam. Thiri Uzhichil- ritualistic dance with a fire torch made of cotton wicks. The performer anoints the body with the flames. Theyyam/Thira- It is a ritual performing art of North Kerala, in which the performer personifies himself as the deity and do performances in trance narrating the story of the deity. This ritual is also known as Thira. Thottam (Folk songs) about the deity is an essential part of the performance. Costuming, facial make etc are colourful but intricate. Thidambu- an ornamental stand to carry the idol/image of the deity. Thira- In north Kerala, Thira is Theyyam. But in Valluvanad (part of Malappuram, Thrissur and Palakkad districts), Thira is just a folk form of Goddess Bhagavathi, do some performances and usually accompany some festival processions like vela, pooram etc. Thottam/Thottampattu- Folk songs narrating the story of the deity; Thottam is an essential part in many rituals like Theyyam, Mudiyettu, Padayani, Kalamezhuthu etc. depends on the ritual, different types of musical instruments are used to accompany the songs. Udukkupattu- folksongs that are sung along with the small drum Udukku. This is a main ritual in Ayyappan Vilakku. Ulsavam- Festival, especially celebrated in classical style in temples. Vela – Festival with folk rituals, usually celebrated after sunset. Valiya Kanikka – Offerings to the Lord. Vellattam/Vellattu- The preliminary performance of characters in Theyyam/ Thira. The costumes and make up are not elaborated. Some tantric rituals are also conducted by the performer. Velichappadu- Oracle representing the deity; usually do performances in trance with a ceremonial dress carrying weapons like sword etc. Vil Kalamela- group performance using a bow like instrument called Villu.
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13 Nov 2015: Edapally, Ernakulam Dt CLASSICAL ART/ Music, Kathakali; Time: From 05.00 pm;
Academy in association with Shatkala GovindaMarar Smaraka Kala Samithi.
14 Nov 2015 : Thrissur CLASSICAL ART/ Dance Drama Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Regional Theatre, Thrissur. Presented by Pallavi Krishnan,
Venue: Changampuzha Park, Edappali; Sangeetharchana- Kathakali Songs dedicating in memory of the Kathakali Singer, Kalamandalam Sankaran Embranthiri; 6.30pm- Kathakali; Story: Devayani Charitham. Organized by Edappali Kathakali Aswadaka Sadassu
13 - 15 Nov 2015: Ramamamgalam, Ernakulam Dt CLASSICAL ART / Thrithayambaka, Music Concert, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali etc. Venue: Shatkala Govinda Marar Smaraka Kalasamithy, Ramamangalam, Ernakulam
Kalakshethra P T Narendran, Kalakshethra Haripadman, Kalamadalam Sheena Sunil, Kalamandalam Manju, Kalamandalam Shalini, Kalamandalam Lathika, Kalamandalam Devika & Kalamandalam Anju. 'Kunthi' – A dance drama production by Pallavi Krishnan, presents the metamorphosis of Kunthi from her innocence to her anguishes as the mother of Karna, her abandoned son.
15 Nov 2015: Thrippunithura, Ernakulam Dt CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Time: 05.00 pm; Venue: Kalikotta palace, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam Dt. Story: Nalacharitham 3rd Day; Organised by Thrippunithura Kathakali Club Dt. 13 Nov- Thrithayambaka by Pallasana Krishnadas & team (3.30pm), Classical Music by Mathangi Sathyamoorthy (6pm), 14 Nov- Bharatanatyam by Iswaraya Balasubrahmaniam (6pm); 15 NovKathakali–Bharatanatyam fusion by Pallippuram Sunil & Paris Laxmi (7pm). Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka 30
17 – 26 Nov 2015: Kumaranellur, Kottayam Dt.; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Ulsavam – Elephant Procession, Velakali etc. Festival at Kumaranellur Karthyayani Devi Kshethram. After Kodiyettu on the first day evening, processions with caparisoned elephants (3-5 elephants) and WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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Melam are held twice a day in the temple, which include Aarattu/Aarattu ezhunnallippu on every day morning (6am-12 noon) at the nearby river (500m) and the evening procession (5pm-10pm). Velakali is performed during night (9pm10pm) on the festival days. The most divine day during the festival is Thrukkarthika which is celebrated with holy procession in the temple (10am-2pm). Free lunch (Prasada uttu) is provided on this day for all the devotees who visit the temple. On the final day, Aarattu/Aarattu procession is held in the late afternoon and the procession reaches back the temple by mid night. Only female elephants are used to part take in all the processions, which is a unique custom followed in the temple. Location/ Access: The temple of Goddess Bhagavathy is situated at Kumaranellur, about 4km from Kottayam town.
connection with the annual vedic ritual 'Anyonyam'. Performances are held on all these days (11am- 4pm) with 5-6 performances a day by artists and students from various dance schools. Location/Access: situated 0.5km from Kadavallur Ambalam bus stop, on Kuttippuram-Kunnamkulam highway.
18 – 25 Nov 2015: Kuzhoor, Thrissur Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Ulsavam – Elephant Procession, Anachamayam, Nerchakottu Kali etc. Festival at Kuzhur Sree Subrahmaniaswami Kshethram. Seeveli (9am-12noon) and Vilakkezhunnallippu (9pm-12nt) are held almost every day with minimum three
17 Nov 2015- 02 Feb2016Malliyur, Kottayam Dt. CLASSICAL ART / Sangeetholsavam-Music Venue: Malliyur Sri Mahaganapathy Kshethram. This is a two month long music festival, participated by many singers from far and near. Classical music concert is held on all these days from 7.30am to 9am. The temple is a main camp for Sabarimala pilgrims. Location/ Access: Malliyur is in between Kaduthuruthi (5km) and Etumanoor (10km), just 1.5km from Kuruppanthara Kavala. In Kottayam district.
17- 25 Nov 2015: Kadavallur, Thrissur Dt CLASSICAL ARTS/ Nrutharadhana- Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Kuchippudi etc. Venue: Kadavallur Sreerama Kshethram premise, Kadavallur. Dance performances are dedicated to the deity at the temple in W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
caparisoned elephants, Melam etc. On 21 December, around 10am onwards there will be an exhibition of Anachamayam (Elephants' ornaments) at Darsana Auditorium. On 22 Dec, Ekadasi, there is one more procession at evening (3pm6pm). About 15 caparisoned elephants will be accompanied in all the processions on this day. Keli, Melam, Panchavadyam etc are also performed. Seventh day night is Pallivetta. Another ritual performance performed on this day evening is Nerchakottu Kali (6.30pm starts from 31
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Pallivetta Althara). Aarattu procession is on the final day morning. Location/ Access: Kuzhur, 8km from Mala, Thrissur Dt; From Thrissur it is about 45km via Kodakara-Mala. And from Aluva it is only 22km via Athani and Parakkadavu.
19 Nov 2015: Kottayam TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Alpasi Ulsavam- Aarattu Procession; Festival at Thirunakkara Mahadeva Kshethram. This is the final day of the six day festival at Thirunakkara Maha deva kshethram. Aarattu procession is held in the morning (9am) with one elephant and temple orchestra. During the festival days celebrations are less and tantric rituals and Poojas are important. Location/Access: The temple is situated in the heart of Kottayam city and Kottayam Railway station is just half kilometre away.
19-22 Nov 2015: Thrissur THEATRE/ Janabheri National Theatre Festival Venue: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur. 19 Nov:06.30 pmTitle : Maroon ( Multilingual), Director: Abhimanyu Vinayakumar; 07.30 pm - Title : Chillara Samaram ( Malayalam), Director: Arun Lal 20 Nov: 06.30 pm,: Title : The Transparent Trap ( Non Verbal), Director: Shrikant P Bhide; 07.30 pmTitle : Shmashrooshmalam (65 mins,
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Malayalam), Director: Aziz Peringode 21 Nov- 06.30 pm- Title : Nidravathwam (50 mins, English), Director: Nimmi Raphel; 07.30 -Title : Hanuman Ramayana (50 mins, English & Malayalam), Director: Suresh Kaliyath 22 Nov- 05.00 pm -Title: Two Women (40 min), Language:Hindi, Director:Amit Roushan; 07.00 pm- Title : Caution.. (45 mins, Multiligual), Director: Reji Prasad Organised by Janabheri in association with Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.
20 Nov 2015: Ernakulam THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.15 pm; Venue: TDM Hall, Ernakulam; Title: ‘Ente Uppuppakkoraanadayirunnu’ Language: Malayalam; Monthly program organized by BEAM, Ernakulam.
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21 Nov 2015: Guruvayur, Thrissur Dt. RITUAL/Elephants procession Homage to Guruvayur KesavanOver 30elephants belonging to the Guruvayur temple, will assemble and pay respects to the statue of Guruvayur Kesavan, (considered as the best elephant as per traditional norms and beloved to Lord Srikrishna) situated at Sreevalsam
wheat meals are supplied for lunch to the devotees and over 20,000 pilgrims usually participate in this. The important functions during this one-month are Vilakku and Vilakku Ezhunallippu with caparisoned elephants supported by temple orchestras. Carnatic music festival known as Chembai Sangeetholsavam is held annually for two weeks at Guruvayur in connection with Ekadasi festival. For more information contact: Guruvayur Devaswom; Ph: + 91 487 2556335,
22 Nov 2015: Kadavallur, Thrissur Dt; THEATRE / Drama
Guest House compound. The ceremony starts by 9.00 am in the morning. This is held in connection with the Ekadasi Festival at the temple.
22 Nov 2015: Irinjalakkuda , Thrissur Dt. CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Time/Venue:Irinjalakkuda Story: Santhanagopalam Organised by Irinjalakkuda Kathakali Club
Time: 08.30 pm; Venue: Kadavallur Sreerama Kshethram premise, Kadavallur Title- Urubhangam, directed by Shibu S Kottaram, presented by School of Drama, Thrissur. Organized in connection with the 'Anyonyam', the vedic ritual celebrations. Location/Access: situated 0.5km from Kadavallur Ambalam bus stop, on Kuttippuram-Kunnamkulam highway.
23-25 Nov 2015: Alangad, Eranakulam Dt. RITUAL ARTS / Kalampattu & Mudiyettu At Alangad Vathurakkavu- On all these
22 Nov 2015: Guruvayur, Thrissur Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Ekadasi Ekadasi at Guruvayur Sreekrishna Kshethram- Final day of one-month long Ekadasi celebrations at Sri Krishna temple Guruvayur and 'Ekadasi' is the most auspicious day of the festival. Devotees celebrate this day with fasting and prayers. Special procession is held in the morning with caparisoned elephants and Panchavadyam. Melam is an add-on during the night procession. On this day, W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
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days Kalamezhuthum pattum is performed outside the temple complex in the evenings. The figure of the Goddess Bhadrakali is draw on the floor on these days. The figure will have four hands on first day, 8hands on the second day and 16 hands on the final day. Mudiyettu is performed on the final day late night (3-4 hours). Performers: Kizhakke Varanattu Mudiyettu Gurukulam, Koratty. Location / Access: The temple is at Maliyam Peedika Junction, about 6km from Aluva on Paravoor road. Paravoor is about 10km away.
24 Nov 2015: Ernamkulam RITUAL ART / Mudiyettu
(usually around 35 plus) will reach the temple from different Desam-s for Koottiezhunnallippu (4pm-5pm). The similar procession will repeat again after mid night and continue till 4am for a joint display. After this, each elephant formally greet the Sanctorum, for a farewell. When the last one go out after the greeting, it will be morning. Location / Access: The temple is at Kizhur, 2km from Kunnamkulam on cheruvathani/althara road, Thrissur Dt.
24 Nov 2015: Ernakulam CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: TDM Hall, Ernakulam; Story: Karnasapadham; Organised by Ernakulam Kathakali Club
Time: Late evening to 3-4 hours, Venue: Vediyur Madom Bhadrakali KshethramPerformers: Kizhakke Varanattu Mudiyettu 25 & 26 Nov 2015: Keezhillam, Gurukulam, Koratty. The temple is Ernakulam Dt; accessible from Alinchuvadu (on TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Palarivatttom-Kakkanad Road).
25 Nov 2015: Kizhur, Thrissur Dt; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Pooram
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Bhagavathi Kshethram- 25 Nov- Pongala (9am), Thalappoli procession (7pm9.30pm) with melam etc are held. Kalamezhuthu for Goddess Bhagavathi starts by evening and performances are held (10pm). After this, Mudiyettu starts (11pm). Performers: Keezhillam Unnikrishnan & team. 26 Nov- Chinthu pattu, Vilakkattam (group of performers dance with an oil lamp carried on their head), Sastham pattu, etc are performed in the evening to mid night. Conclude with an Ethirelppu, a ceremonial reception to the oracle carrying fire torches. Location / Access: The temple is about 700m from Keezhillam Canal Junction on M C road. Perumbavoor is 8km and Moovattupuzha is about 12km.
26 Nov 2015: Ernakulam. THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Fine Arts Society WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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Hall, Fine Arts Avenue, Ernakulam. Language: Malayalam; Entry with Tickets; Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Fine Arts Society. 26 Nov 2015: Kadavallur, Thrissur Dt; CLASSICAL ART/Kathakali Venue: Kadavallur Sreerama Kshethram
Subrahmania Kshethram- The highlights of the festival are, elephant procession with Panchavadyam (10am-12 noon), about 20 plus Kavadi groups from different places (12 noon to 3.30pm), Seeveli with one elephant and melam (4pm-6pm) , Thira folk forms (6.30pm) and repetition of the same processions during night till morning. The festival concludes with the visit of Thira folk forms by around 7.30am. Location / Access: The temple is at Njellur, which is 2.5km from Amballur Junction. Amballur Junction is on NH 47 (ThrissurErnakulam rd) about 13km from Thrissur.
03 Dec 2015: Ernakulam. THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Fine Arts Society Hall, Fine Arts Avenue, Ernakulam. Language: Malayalam; Entry with Tickets; Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Fine Arts Society. premise, Kadavallur. Time: 9.30pm, StoryUtharaswayamvaram. Presented by: PSV Natyasangam. Organized in connection with the 'Anyonyam', the vedic ritual celebrations. Location/Access: situated 0.5km from Kadavallur Ambalam bus stop, on Kuttippuram-Kunnamkulam highway.
29 Nov – 08 Dec 2015: Thrissur THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur. Zonal Professional Drama competition Organised by: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur.
30 Nov 2015: Njellur, Thrissur Dt.; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Pooyya Maholsavam – Elephant procession, Kavadi, Thira etc. Pooyyam Maholsavam at Njellur W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
06 Dec 2015: Thrippunithura, Ernakulam Dt. CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Time: 05.00 pm; Venue: Kalikotta palace, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam Dt. Story: Karnasapadham; Organised by Thrippunithura Kathakali Club
06 & 07 Dec 2015: Thriprayar , Thrissur Dt.; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Ekadasi Ulsavam Festival at Thriprayar Srirama KshethramProcessions with five caparisoned elephants and Panchavadyam is held on first day from late afternoon till sunset. Final day processions in the morning (8am-1pm), evening (3pm) and late night (11pm to 3 hrs.) are participated by over 30plus elephants with Melam/ Panchavadyam. A concluding procession with Panchavadyam and caparisoned
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elephants will be held next day morning (2am- 3.30am). Thriprayar is about 22km south-west of Thrissur and in between Kodungallur and Guruvayur. The temple is on the bank of Triprayar river.
08 – 15 Dec 2015: Thrippunithura, Ernakulam Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Vrischikolsavam – Elephant procession, Temple arts, Kathakali, etc. Festival at Thrippunithura Poornathrayeesa Kshethram- Vrischikolsavam is the most prestigious festival among the three festivals that are held annually at the temple of Lord Sri Krishna, Thrippunithura in Ernakulam district. During this festival the most attractive and sacred function is the procession with the idol of the God that is held two times a day (Seeveli in the morning and Vilakku ezhunnallippu in the late evening) accompanied by fifteen caparisoned elephants and Paanchari melam (The fusion of traditional instruments with the main instrument Chenda, a drum). 7th day night is Pallivetta/Pallivetta procession and on the final day evening is Aarattu/Aarattu procession. The other programmes held during the festival are Ottan thullal, Paadhakom, Kurathiyaattom, Thayambaka, Ashta padi, Nagaswaram, musical concerts 36
etc. Kathakali is staged on all these days except final day. Location/Access: Thrippunithura, near Ernakulam.
08 – 14 Dec 2015: Thrippunithura, Ernakulam Dt. CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Kathakali Festival Venue: Thrippunithura Poornathrayeesa Kshethram, Thrippunithura, Ernakulam Dt. Time: from late night onwards. Stories played: 08 Dec- Poothanamoksham, Subhadraharanam, Kiratham 09 Dec – Nalacharitham Randam Divasam, Santhanagopalam 10 Dec – Kirmmera Vadham, Baali Vadham; 11 Dec – Arjuna vishada vrutham by PSV Natyasangham, Kottakkal along with Kottakkal Chandrasekhara Warrier. 12 Dec – Seethaswayamvaram, Lavanasura Vadham, Dakshayagam 13 Dec – Utharaswayamvaram; 14 Dec – Nalacharitham Onnam Divasam, Kathakali is staged in connection with
Vruschikolsavam at Poornathrayeesa temple. The temple is at Thrippunithura, near Ernakulam city.
11-13 Dec 2015: Edappally, Ernakulam CLASSICAL ARTS/ Kalyana Krishna Nritya Sangeetha UtsavWELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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Bharathanayam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchippudi, Sopana Sangeetham etc Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Changampuzha Park, Edappally, Ernakulam Dt. Annual celebration of Kalyana Krishna Foundation with performances by 'Dhananjayans' (Bharathanatyam), Smitha Rajan (Mohiniyattam), Eloor Biju (Sopana Sangeetham) etc.
Deepam etc. Festival at Thrikkodithanam Mahavishnu Kshethram. Seeveli ezhunnallippu with two elephants carrying the images of two deities and Melam is held twice a day (8.30am and 5.30pm) during festival days. The following are the other rituals observed here during the festival. 19 Dec: Kizhakottu Ezhunnallippu- It's a procession which starts from temple by 6pm and go to east of the temple Kottamuri and return back with Thalappoli, two caparisoned elephants carrying the image of the two deities- Lord Narasimha and Lord Mahavishnu. 23 Dec- Sarakoodam Ezhunnallippu ( 4pm- 5.30pm) – the
12-21 Dec 2015: Thrissur THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur. State Professional Drama competition, organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur.
13 Dec 2015: Eravimangalam, Kottayam Dt RITUAL ART / Kavadai Kavadi at Adithya puram Sooryadeva Kshethram- Devotees offer Kavadi to the Lord Soorya, the sun God. The ritual is performed in the morning (around 10am). Kavadi made of Red sandal wood is more important here. Address: Eravimangalam P O, Muttuchira via., Kaduthuruthi, Kottayam dt- 686 613
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procession with Sarakoodam (Sarakoodam means arrow heap and is symbolically constructed in pyramid shape using wooden frames and plantain stem.) visits Varppidakam temple in the north and return back to the temple. On arrival more Sarakoodams (250 approx), offered by devotees will also reach the temple. Purappad ezhunnallippu- in the late night (11pm), the procession will start again with two elephants and the image of the deities. Some special ceremonies in drumming- Chhadi kottu ( the drummers leap and jump in a certain way while drumming), Otta-kol-kottu (drumming with a single stick ) etc has to perform
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during this procession. Then perform Deepam, an important ritual performed in the early hours of tenth day. Set fire all the Sarakoodam-s and the idol carried in Jeevatha witness this ceremony. The festival comes to an end with aarattu in the final day morning (11am). Location / Access: Thrikodithanam is located about 2km from Changanaserry railway station in Kottayam District. The temple is on the Chaganaserry-Kaviyur Road and about 2.5 KM from Chaganaserry town.
17-21 Dec 2015: Thrissur ART/Painting Venue: Kerala Lalithakala Akademi art Gallery, Thrissur. Exhibition of paintings by three artists Nambidi Damodaran (Chalakkudi), Jayan Pattambi (Pattambi) and V Gireeshan (Thrissur); about 30 plus paintings will be on display.
20-24 Dec2015: Thrissur CLASSICAL ARTS/ Bharatham Music & Dance Festival.
Venue: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Hall, Thrissur. time:6.30pm). 20 DecBharathanatyam by Sruthi Jayan, 21 Dec- Carnatic Music (Vocal) by Sreevalsan J Menon, 22 Dec-Kathak by Aditi, 23 Dec- Kuchippudi by Geetha Padmakumar, 23 Dec- Bharathanatyam by Neelamana Sisters. Organised by Bharatham Cultural Trust, Thrissur.
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21 Dec 2015: Peringavu, Thrissur Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Ekadasi – Elephant Procession, Melam etc. Ekadasi at Peringav Dhanwanthari Kshethram- Processions are held with five caparisoned elephants , Melam etc (8.30am- three hours) and similar procession in the evening (8.30pm to three hours). Koottaparanirakkal, offering vegetables, fruits, grains etc to the God is observed in the evening. The festival concludes with a grand feast in the next day morning. Location / Access: The temple is at Peringave, about 3km from Thrissur Sakthan stand, on Shoranur road (After patturaykkal)
21 Dec 2015: Nelluvai, Thrissur Dt.; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Ekadasi Ulsavam-Panchavadyam, Elephant procession etc. Ekadasi at Nelluvai Sri Rudra Dhanwanthari Kshethram- Concluding day of the festival and procession with caparisoned elephants and Panchavadyam, Melam etc , will come out from the temple complex in the late afternoon. (Usually 20 plus). This temple is situated at Nelluvai, which is in between Vadakkanchery and Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district. Approximately 9km from Kunnamkulam and 9km from Vadakkanchery. Vadakkanchery to Thrissur is 18km and to Shornur 14km (both approximately).
23-30 Dec 2015: Moozhikkulam, Ernakulam Dt; CLASSICAL ART / Kutiyattam Festival; Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Koothambalam, Nepathya Centre for excellence in Koodiyattam, Moozhikkulam, Karumassery, Aluva, Ernakulam Dt. Scenes / Story: JatayuVadham (complete) 4th Act of Ashcharyachoodamani. WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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25-26 Dec 2015: Kunnamkulam, Thrissur; CHURCH FESTIVAL / Perunnal-Elephant procession
Kutiyattam festival organised by Nepathya Centre for excellence in Koodiyattam, Aluva
25 Dec 2015: Guruvayur, Thrissur Dt. CLASSICAL ART/Kathakali Time : 07.30 pm (Overnight); Venue: Thekke Brahmana Samooham Hall, Near Maharaja Tourist Home, Guruvayur, Thrissur Dt. Stories played are Subhadraharanam & BaaliVijayam
25-28 Dec 2015: Thrissur ART/Painting
Perunnal at Kunnamkulam PazhayapalliAs part of the annual festival at St Lazer's Othodox church, the devotees and local people celebrate these two days with processions of caparisoned elephants by various groups. Usually 4-5 elephants gather here on first day late evening and then do visits to the homes in the locality and neighbouring area throughout the night and come back to the church early morning. They will again come here by noon and after local visits gather back for a joint display by evening (4pm). Location / Access: The church is at Naduvandi, Padinjharangadi in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur dt.
25-26 Dec 2015: Karikkad, Thrissur Dt; CHURCH FESTIVAL / Kaarikkad Perunnal-Elephant procession Kaarikkad Perunnal- Annual festival at St Mary's Orhodox church, Kaarikkad, just off from Akkikkavu/Perumbilave junction on Kunnamkulam-Kuttippuram road. During the festival 4-5 caparisoned elephants gather here for a joint display on final day evening. The elephants gather here on the first day night too, to visit the neighbouring homes.
25 Dec 2015: Ettumanoor, Kottayam Dt RITUAL ART / Mudiyettu
Venue: Kerala Lalithakala Akademi art Gallery, Thrissur. Exhibition of paintings by Ms. Anitha Mohan (Kollam). Displaying about 30 plus paintings with the theme 'Bhatha Meera & Krishna', painted using “Bru' Coffee. W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
Mudiyettu at Mariyamman Kovil. Mudiyettu is performed as part of the Nalppathonnu Ulsavam at Mariyamman Kovil. The performance starts in the late night (10pm) and will continue for about four hours. Performers: Sankarankutty Marar Smaraka Mudiyettu Sangam, Keezhillam, Ernakulam Dt.
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25 Dec 2015: Angamali, Ernakulam Dt. RITUAL ART / Mudiyettu Late night performance of Mudiyettu at Kothakul;angara temple, Angamali; Performers: Kizhakke Varanattu Mudiyettu Gurukulam, Koratty.
26-30 Dec 2015: Kadavathuruthu, Ernakulam Dt., THEATRE/ Chavittu Natakam Chuvadi Chavittu Nataka MaholsavamThe festival of Chavittu natakam is organized annually by Sports And Arts club, Gothuruthu and this year Kochi Muziris Biennale is supporting the event. Chavittu Natakam is staged all these days (7pm- 10pm) by different theatre groups. The venue is SAC auditorium (pen air
theatre), Chinnathambi Annavi Nagar, Gothuruthu, N Paravoor, Ernakulam district. Location/ Access: Gothuruthu is about 7km from North Paravoor and about 6km from Kodungallur (Thrissur Dt).
27 Dec 2015: Kudakuzhy, Thrissur Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Pooram Pooram at Kudakuzhy Chandanam Kavu Ayyappa Kshethram- A procession with three caparisoned elephants, Panchavadyam, Melam etc. is held in the
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27 Dec 2015: Edamuttom, Thrissur Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Kalamezhuthumpattum Festival at Vazhappully Sree Rajarajeswari Temple- Kalamezhuthumpattum is performed for the temple deities Rajarajeshwari, Aadi Guru, Suranaattu Muthappan and Avanappulli Muthappan. The Kalams (drawings of deities) are drawn; folk songs and other rituals are performed one by one from morning till late night. Location/access: Vazhappully Temple is located 1.5km west of Edamuttom in Thrissur District. Edamuttam is a small town which lies NH17, in between Kodungallur & Thripyayar. From Thrissur town it is about 28km.
27 Dec 2015: Anchumana, Ernakulam Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Thalappoli Elephant procession, melam etc. Thalappoli at Anchumana Devi Kshethram- The attraction of the day is Pakal Pooram, a procession with 3 elephants, Melam etc (4pm to 9pm). WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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Similar processions are held in the temple premise on previous two days too (8am11am). Location/ Access: This temple is located at Anchumana at Padivattam in Edapally, about 5km from Ernakulam North Rly station.
27 Dec 2015: Pazhanjhi, Thrissur Dt. ;TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Pooram – Elephant procession, folk forms etc. Festival at Ayinnur Cheenikkal Dharmasastha Kshethram- The procession starts by afternoon from different places with caparisoned elephants, Melam, Panchavadyam etc and join the temple premise by 4.30pm for a joint display. After this, Kavadi groups and other folk forms like Poothan, Thira, Karimkali etc visits the temple. There is a joint display of elephants (with less number) in the next day too by around 4.30am. Location/ access: Pazhanjhi, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur Dt.; The temple is approx 7km from Kunnamkulam; On KunnamkulamKuttippuram road, after 4km Paarembadam Kurisupalli stop, then to left .
Thrissur Dt. FOLK RITUAL / ThalappoliMudiyettu, Elephant procession etc. Thalappoli at Chittarikkal (Chalakkudy)Bhagavathy KshethramParayeduppu with one elephant starts in the morning and ezhunnallippu with five elephants and Melam performs in the late afternoon (3pm-6pm). Panchavadyam and Thayambaka are performed after this. Thalappoli procession starts by mid night with five elephants and Melam/ Panchavadyam. The festival end with the performance of Mudiyettu ( 2.30am6.30am; performers: Kizhakke Varanattu Mudiyettu Gurukulam). The temple is at Chittarikkal about 2km from Koratty junction; Koratty Jn is between Angamali & Chalakkudy (both 8km away ).
29 - 31 Dec 2015: Thrissur CLASSICAL ART / Mohiniyattam – Mohini Nrithyati. Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur. 29 Dec- Presented by Irinjalakkuda Krishnakumar; 30 Dec- Presented by
27 & 28 Dec 2015: Ettumanoor, Kottayam Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Nalppathonnu Ulsavam – Pongala, AzhiPravesam, Manjal Neerattu etc.; Nalppathunnu Ulsavam at Mariyamman Kovil- Pongala is performed on 27th morning (500 plus ladies) and in the late night is Azhi pravesam. Azhipravesam, the fire walk, is a ritual offering to the Goddess. Manjal Neerattu, pouring turmeric water on the body by themselves is another ritual which is performed on the final day morning (10am-12 noon). The temple is at Ettumanoor.
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Venue: Iringol Pudusseri kavu, Ernakulam Dt.Mudiyettu is performed here by mid night (to 3-4 hours). The temple is 3km from from Perumbavoor KSRTC stand; Ernakulam Dt. Performers: Keezhillam Unnikrishnan & team;
29 Dec 2015- 03 Jan 2016: Chalakkudi, Thrissur Dt; CLASSICAL ART/ Kathakali – Venue: Melur Kaladi Shiva Shakthi Bhajana Mandapam, Melur, near Chalakkudi. Time: 6.30pm; Kathakali Festival focuses on the actor Kalamandalam Shanmughan, who perform different characters Hanuman, Ravanan, Baali, Urvasi etc on each day and the festival is organised by Chalakkudi Kathakali Club.
01 Jan 2016: Aarangottukara, Thrissur Dt. TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Thalappoli – Elephant Procession, Kavadi, Thira etc.
Time:06.00 pm; Venue: Madhava Natyabhoomi, Ammannur Chachuchakyar Smaraka Gurukulam, Irinjalakkuda, Thrissur Dt. Organised by Ammannur Gurukulam, Irinjalakkuda. www.ammannurgurukulam.com
10 – 16 Jan 2016: Thrissur THEATRE / Drama FestivalITFoK; Venue: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka
Thalappoli at Aarangottukara Mullakkal Bhagavathy Kshethram- Procession with caparisoned elephants and melam/ Panchavadyam, Kavadi, Poothan, Thira etc. starts from different places in the afternoon and reach the temple by 5pm for Kootti ezhunnallippu. Similar processions are repeated next day early morning (4am6.00am). About 15 elephants gather here for the festival.
01-07 Jan 2016: Thrissur ART/Painting Venue: Kerala Lalithakala Akademi art Gallery, Thrissur. Exhibition of paintings by Manikandan Punnakkal; about 30 plus paintings drawn on processed Palm leafs will be on display.
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Academy, Thrissur. ITFoK, International Theatre Festival of Kerala is organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur. www.theatrefestivalkerala.com
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10 Nov 2015: Mannar, Alappuzha Dt.; CLASSICAL ART / Music Concert
Thiruvananthapuram. Stories played are: 16 Nov (6pm)- Ravanothbhavam 17 Nov (5.30pm)- Ravanavijayam 18 Nov (5.30pm)- Baalivijayam 19 Nov (6pm)- Baali Vadaham 20 Nov (6pm)- Thoranayudham The event titled 'Ravana katha panchakam'
Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Aryatt Hall, Mannar, Alappuzha Dt. Classical Music Concert by Dr M Balamurali Krishna. Organized by Mahadeva Ganasabha, Mannar; Mannar is 13km from Mavelikkara on Thiruvalla road. Thiruvalla is also same distance. (Entry with a fee)
13 Nov 2015: Fort, Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Kutiyattam Time: 6.00 pm; Venue : Margi Natyagriham, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram Scenes/Story: Mayaraman Nirvahanam from Jatayuvadhankam Koodiyattam (Part-3); Presented by Margi Sajeev Narayana Chakyar; Monthly program organised by Margi, Thiruvananthapuram.
14 Nov 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Nangiarkoothu Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Rangasree, Balasubrahmanian Temple Lane, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram Story – Sreeramacharitham (Acting Manual by Margi Sathi); Presented by Kalamandalam Sindhu; Organized by Rangasree, Thiruvananthapuram
16-20 Nov 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Venue: Sree Karthikathirunal Theatre, Theerthapada Mandapam, Kizhekkekotta, W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
presents kathakali stories depicting the character 'Ravana' and is organized by Drisyavedi, Thiruvananthapuram as part of their 28th Kerala Ranga Natyolsavam.
17-28 Nov 2015: Ochira, Kollam Dt.; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Panthrandu Vilakku Festival at Ochira Parabrahma Kshethram. Vrischikotsavam or 'Panthrandu Villakku' is a 12 day carnival held at the temple. Lot of devotees irrespective of cast and religion will gather and camp here (small huts called 'Kudil') for performing prayers and lent. Parabrahma, the eternal bliss is the belief here and so no conventional form of temple exists at Ochira Parabhahma temple. The temple premise is 38 acres of open land with a few "Aal thara" (a banyan tree with a base foundation). In legend, this omnipotent appeared before a local illiterate villager as an ox and hence oxen have special dignity here. Location / Access: The temple is at
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Ochira, 32kms from Kollam towards north and adjacent to the National Highway 47. Kayamkulam is 5 km north of ochira and Karunagappally is 10 km south.
17 Nov- 27 Dec 2015: Karakkonam, Thiruvananthapuram Dt. RITUAL ART / Vilppattu
Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram. Title: Enthoro Mahaanu Bhavulu Language: Malayalam; Presented by: Pookkad Kalalayam, Kozhikode. Advance reservation available on the same day morning. Entry with a fee of Rs. 20 /Organised by: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Museum Directorate.
18 Nov 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Nangiarkoothu Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Govt Museum Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram Story : Subhadraharanam; Presented by Margi Sathi & troupe. Paitruka kalasawadana programme organised by Sangeetha Nataka Academy NewDelhi, Kutiyattam Kendra (Centre for Kutiyattam), Thiruvananthapuram and Dept. of Museums & Zoo, Govt of Kerala. Ritual art performance at Karakkonam Muryathottam Sreekandan Sastha kshethram. Vilppattu, musical performance using the musical instrument Villu, is performed in this temple on every day in the evening (7.30pm-9pm) as a ritual. The story of Lord Sasthavu is narrated in folksongs during the performance, so it is also called Sasthampattu. Location / Access: The temple is about 500m from Karakkonam CSI medical College in Thiruvananthapuram Dt. Karakkonam is about 32km from Thiruvananthapuram city and about 9km from Thannimoodu Junction (to left), near Amaravila Checkpost on ThiruvananthapuramKanyakumari road.
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20 Nov 2015: Fort, Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Nangiarkoothu -
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Natyagriham, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram Story / Scenes: Nagasthrabandhanam from Sreeramacharitham Nangiarkoothu; Presented by Margi Usha; Monthly program organised by Margi, Thiruvananthapuram
Samskriti, Thriruvananthapuram; Advance reservation available on the same day morning. Entry with a fee of Rs. 20 /Organised by: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Museum Directorate.
21 Nov 2014: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART/Kuchippudi
25 Nov 2015: Evoor, Alappuzha Dt.; CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali
Kuchippudi by Reshma U Raj Time: 6.30pm; Venue: Vailoppilly Samskriti Bhavan, Nalanda, Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram-695003
22 Nov 2015: Evoor, Alappuzha Dt.; CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Time: 06.45 pm; Venue: Evoor Sreekrishnaswamy Temple, Evoor; Story: Santhanagopalam. Location / Access: Between Kayamkulam & Harippad (9km each); from Evoor Jn about one km. Or from Cheppad Rly Stn 200m.
Time: 06.45 pm; Venue: Evoor Sreekrishnaswamy Temple, Evoor, Alappuzha Dt. Story: Kiratham; Location / Access: Between Kayamkulam & Harippad (9km each); from Evoor Jn about one km. Or from Cheppad Rly Stn 200m.
25 Nov 2015: Neerattupuram, Alappuzha Dt TEMPLE FESTIVAL / - Pongala & Thrukkarthika – Pongala, Karthikastambham kathikkal etc.
23-27 Nov 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ARTS/ Dance Festival- Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Kuchippudi Venue: Vailoppilly Samskriti Bhavan, Nalanda, Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram-695003 Dance festival 'Chilanka Nrutholsavam' is organised by Vailoppilly Samskriti Bhavan, Department of Culture and Government of Kerala. Two classical performances like Mojhiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Kuchippudi etc will be held every day (6.15pm & 8pm).
Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Museum Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram. Language: Malayalam; Presented by:
Festival at Chakkulathukavu Sree Bhagavathy Temple. On this day thousands of female devotees gather near the temple to offer pongala to the Goddess for their prosperity and happy married life. Pongala is a kind of sweet porridge prepared using rice, jaggery, coconut and plantain and is cooked by each devotee in a clay pot in an open fire. By evening the priest dedicates this to Mother Goddess.
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Karthikasthambham kathikkal- firing a huge pillar made of old cloths, plantain tree stem, dry leaves of coconut tree, crackers etc. which symbolizes all the evil things. Location/Access: Neerettupuram, in Alappuzha Dt and near to Thiruvalla (Pathanamthitta district). Situated 9km to the west of Thiruvalla on Thakazhi Road, nearest bus stop is Chakkulathukavu Jn. Or reach via. Mavelikkara, Podiyadi (while coming from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam side) and the distance from Podiyadi to temple is 4km.
Thrikkunnapuzha. Ritual art Velakali is performed on the 8th and Ninth day evening (4pm). Arattu is on the last day at Valiyakulangara Major Devi temple premise (7pm) and the holy procession reaches back by mid night. Cultural programmes like Ottanthullal, classical dance etc are held during festival days. Kathakali is staged on the first day late night. Location / Access: Thrukkunnapuzha temple is about 9km from Harippad via Nangiarkulangara in Alappuzha Dt.
25 Nov- 04 Dec 2015: Thrikkunnappuzha, Alappuzha Dt.; TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Ulsavam – Elephant procession,
27 -28 Nov 2015: Fort, Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali
Velakali, OttanThullal etc.
Time: 6.00 pm; Venue : Margi Natyagriham, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram Story / Scenes: 27 Nov- Nalacharitham Moonam Divasam; 28 nov-Nalacharitham Nalam Divasam; Monthly program organised by Margi, Thiruvananthapuram.
28 Nov 2015: Mavelikkara, Alappuzha Dt. CLASSICAL ART / Music Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Sreekrishna Ganasabha Hall, Mavelikkara, Alappuzha Dt.; Presented by Bhavana Radhakrishnan; Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Sreekrishna Ganasabha, Mavelikkara. Festival at Thrikkunnappuzha Dharmasastha Kshethram. Starts with Kodiyettu on the first day and followed by two holy processions every day (8am to 10.30am & 4pm to 7.30pm) inside the temple compound. The procession is accompanied by one caparisoned elephant in the beginning days and join more elephants (total five) in the 8th , 9th and 10th days. Pallivetta/Pallivetta procession is on the ninth day late night near the beach at
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28 Nov 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART/Ottanthullal Ottanthullal by G Radhakrishnan; Time: 6.30pm, Venue: Vailoppilly Samskriti Bhavan, Nalanda, Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram-695003
29 Nov – 08 Dec: Thiruvananthapuram THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Dharani Dance WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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Academy, Thiruvananthapuram Professional drama zonal competitions organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy, Thrissur.
29 Nov 2015: Fort, Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Kutiyattam Time: 6.00 pm; Venue: Margi Natyagriham, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram Story / Scenes: Kalyanasowgandhikam Vyayogam (Part-5); Presented by Margi Raman Chakyar & Margi Sindhu; Monthly program organised by Margi, Thiruvananthapuram.
29 Nov 2015: Mannar, Alappuzha Dt.; CLASSICAL ART / Music Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Pension Bhavan Auditorium, Mannar, Alappuzha Dt. Presented by Bhavana Radhakrishnan; Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Mahadeva Ganasabha, Mannar. Mannar is 13km from Mavelikkara on Thiruvalla road. Thiruvalla is also same distance.
30 Nov 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Nangiarkoothu Time: 6.00 pm; Venue : Margi Natyagriham, Fort, Thiruvananthapuram Story / Scenes: Ugrasenabhandhanam (Part-2)from Sreekrishnacharitham Nangiarkoothu; Presented by Margi Vishishta; Monthly program organised by Margi, Thiruvananthapuram.
01 - 03 Dec 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART/ Mohiniyattam The performers are: 01 Dec- Gopika Varma, 02 Dec- Dr Deepthi Omcheri, 03 Dec- Irinjalakkuda Krishnakumar. Mohiniyattam Festival 'Mohini Nrityati' W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
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02 Dec 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Kutiyattam Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Govt Museum Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram Paitruka kalasawadana programme organised by Sangeetha Nataka Academy NewDelhi, Kutiyattam Kendra (Centre for Kutiyattam), Thiruvananthapuram and Dept. of Museums & Zoo, Govt of Kerala.
04 -11 Dec 2015: Thiruvananthapuram THEATRE/Film Festival Venue: Thiruvananthapuram 20th International Film Festival of Kerala organized by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, Govt. of Kerala. For details: www.iffk.in
08 Dec 2015: Thiruvananthapuram. THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Museum Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram. Language: Malayalam; Advance reservation available on the same day morning. Entry with a fee of Rs. 20 /-; Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka
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12 Dec 2015: Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Nangiarkoothu Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Rangasree, Balasubrahmanian Temple Lane, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram; Story – Sreeramacharitham (Acting Manual by Margi Sathi) Presented by Kalamandalam Sindhu and organized by: Rangasree, Thiruvananthapuram
16 Dec 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Nangiarkoothu Time: 06.00 pm; Venue: Govt Museum Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram Paitruka kalasawadana programme organised by Sangeetha Nataka Academy NewDelhi, Kutiyattam Kendra (Centre for Kutiyattam), Thiruvananthapuram and Dept. of Museums & Zoo, Govt of Kerala.
18 Dec 2015: Neerattupuram, Alappuzha Dt TEMPLE RITUAL / Naaree Pooja
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Bhagavathy Temple. Naree Pooja, the women worship is a unique ceremony held annually during the Pantrandu Noyabu ( the 12day lent) at Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy temple. Naree Pooja is the woman worship held every year at Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy temple. On this day, the chief priest of the temple worships women as the Mother Goddess, irrespective of cast, religion or age. The priest washes their foot with holy water from the temple and worships them with flowers. The function is held in front of the Sreekovil (the sanctum sanctorum). These twelve days are very sacred for women and they observe lent during these days. Location/Access: Neerettupuram, in Alappuzha Dt and near to Thiruvalla (Pathanamthitta district). Situated 9km to the west of Thiruvalla on Thakazhi Road, Nearest bus stop is Chakkulathukavu Jn. Or reach via. Mavelikkara, Podiyadi (while coming from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam side) and the distance from Podiyadi to temple is 4km.
21-26 Dec 2015: Mallappalli, Pathanamthitta Dt. RITUAL ART / Padayani Padayani at Thelliyurkavu temple. This is the festival of Padayani. During this festival Padayani is performed on all these days in the late night. First two days only 2-3 Padayani Kolams do the performances (9.30pm-12 nt). On the Third day night is Chooral Adavi. This ritual is offered by the devotees and conduct after midnight. For this, devotees bring the long cane plants (chooral /thorny cane) with spikes on it and tightly roll it on the body so that the blood will come out. The whole action is done on the back drop of the drum beats of Para. Usually 20 plus devotees engage in this ritual. More characters will perform (10-15 forms/Kolams) on the last three days of the festival. And it may take 5- 6 hours to WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram. Language: Malayalam Advance reservation available on the same day morning. Entry with a fee of Rs. 20 /Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Museum Directorate.
17- 26 Dec 2015: Thiruvananthapuram TEMPLE FESTIVAL / Ulsavamcomplete one night performance. The festival concludes on 26th early morning. Location / Access: Thelliyur Kavu temple is at Mallappalli, 3km from Vennikkulam on Thiruvalla- Ranni road in Pathanamthitta distrct. Thiruvalla Railway station is about 17km away
Elephant processions, Feast, etc. Festival at Thiruvananthapuram Sreekandeswaram Kshethram.
22 Dec 2015: Alappuzha CLASSICAL ARTS / Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali; Venue: Kidangamparambu Bhuvaneswari Temple, Alappuzha. Time: 07.00 pm- Dance Performance by Kripa Radhakrishnan (Mohiniyattam), Ingrid Lakshmi Lowinsky (Bharatanatyam), Yukie Sampatti (Bharatanatyam), Niri Suarez; 09.00 pm.- Kathakali , Story: Nizhalkuthu; Purappadu by Miss Sarinya Emradee (Thailand). Artists: Kalamandalam Ravikumar, Kalamandalam Hari R Nair, Kalamandalam Biju, Kalamandalam Anil, Kalamandalam Rajeev, Kalamandalam Shamdas, Sarinya Emradee etc.. Presented by Nadanakeli, International Performing Arts & Theatre, Alappuzha.
22 Dec 2015: Thiruvananthapuram THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Museum W E L C O M E K E R A L A , N O V. - D E C . 2 0 1 5
Late night processions are held with one caparisoned elephant , Nadaswaram, etc. on first four days. Fifth day's procession is on a palanquin 'Rishabhavahana'. 6th day onwards three processions are held (10.30am, 5pm & 10pm) with one elephant. Two more elephants will join for the evening and latenight processions on 8th and 9th days festival. Pallivetta is conducted on the 9th day and Arattu on the final day. Location/access: Sreekanteswaram Temple is located 3 km from Trivandrum Central Railway Station and KSRTC Bus Stand and 1 km from Sreepadmanabha Swami Temple.
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Kathakali: Kalamandalam Shanmughan as Bahukan (left) and Kottakkal Devadas as Kali in ‘Nalacharitham’
CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali
Organized by Drisyavedi.
Time: 9pm; Venue: Sreevaraham Mukkolackal Bhagavathy temple, Sreevaraham; 2 kms from Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple towards south west, Thiruvananthapuram city.
04-10 Jan 2016: Ayiroor, Pathanamthitta Dt CLASSICAL ART/ Kathakali
29 Dec 2015: Thiruvananthapuram THEATRE / Drama Time: 06.30 pm; Venue: Museum Auditorium, Thiruvananthapuram. Language: Malayalam; Advance reservation available on the same day, Entry with a fee of Rs. 20 /-. Organised by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy in association with Museum Directorate.
30 Dec 2015: Thiruvananthapuram CLASSICAL ART / Kathakali Time: 05.30 pm; Venue: Karthikathirunal Theatre, Theerthapada Mandapam, Kizhekkekotta, Thiruvananthapuram; Story: Nalacharitham Onnam Divasam ;
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Time:6.00 pm (4-5 hours), Venue: On the Bank of River Pamba, Cherukolpuzha, Ayiroor, Pathanamthitta Dt. Stories played are: 04 Jan- Nalacharitham Onnam Divasam; 05 Jan- Nalacharitham Randam Divasam; 06 Jan- Nalacharitham Munnam Divasam; 07 Jan- Nalacharitham Naalam Divasam; 08 Jan-Uthara Swayamvaram; 09 Jan-Rajasooyam (Vadakkan style); 10 Jan- Harischandra Charitham The Festival is organized by Pathanamthitta Dist Kathakali Club. Location/ Access: On Thiruvalla- Ranni route, Ayiroor is 18km; Or from Chengannur, it is about 14km via Kozhancherry. See GLOSSARY & Disclaimer Note Page No:27
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ANTIQUES Antique Gallery, Kodhi Bazar, Near Juma Masjid, Vatakara-673103, Kozhikode Dt, T: + 496(Shop)2512886, Res:2513167,M : 098460 04579, 098469 25044, Dlrs: old furniture, glass wares & brass items ARTS & CRAFTS Thrissur Dist. Bhavageetham Art Gallery East nada, Guruvayur, M: 9349410561,9847241391 Ernakulam Dist. Bhavageetham Art Gallery G 121, Panampally Nagar, Ernakulam, M: 9605033133,9847241391
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Thiruvananthapuram Dist. Bhavageetham Art Gallery
Near Buraq Hotel, Vellayambalamsasthamangalam Road, Thiruvananthapuram T: + 471-3258622, M: 98472 41391 E:bhavageetham.artgallery @gmail.com, www.bhavageetham.com (Paintings, Sculptures, imported art prints,
(School of Ayurveda), 3rd floor, Union Complex, Nr. Indus Motors, Kannur - 670 002 T: + 497- 2767500/ 2767510, M : 98952 268511 e:info@anjalispa.in, www.anjalispa.in www.ayurvedacollege.net
S N Park road, Nr. Customs Office, Kannur-Ph: +9199460 65676/ 94971 36693, e:maluganga@gmail.com Ayurveda Panchakarma, Yoga, Ayurvedic Beauty Therapies, Home stay Kozhikode Dist.
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www.ayurvedadoctor.org Usthad CMM Gurukkal’s SDK Health Complex (Ayurveda-kalari marmayoga treatments) Wayanad Road, 11km, Chelavoor, Kozhikode- 673 571 T: + 495 -2730952/2730317, www.shafidawakhana.com Malappuram Dist. Changampally Ayurveda Nursing Home, Valancherry - 676552, T: + 494 -2643057, 2646119; fax: 2644344See next page
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Thiruvananthapuram Dist. Medicus Ayurvedic Centre Nellikunnu Beach, Kovalam South, Thiruvananthapuram-21, T:+ 471-2483710, www.ayurbay.com Green Leaf classified by Govt. Of Kerala
Thrissur Dist. Kerali Ayurvedic Clinic Kottakkal; T:+483- 2742216, 2808000 E:avsho@sancharnet.in www.aryavaidyasala.com Palakkad Dist. Poomully Mana Peringode P O, Koottanadu Via., Palakkad dt-679535;
Near Hotel Pearl Regency Warriam Lane, Thrissur 680001; Tel: +91 487 2442588, +91 9497179950 www.kerali.com e: keraliayur@gmail.com Olive leaf Certified by
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Kuzhivayal Estate, Thrikkaipetta, Wayanad Dt T: +91-4936 -326960, M: 96051 65132 e: aashwas@gmail.com, www.aashwashomes.com Gold House classified by Govt of Kerala;18km from Kalpetta, a village bunglow. KOZHIKODE: Liberty House-Kappad Beach
Thazhakat House, Kattoor (Munayam), Karanchira P O, Thrissur Dt T: +480- 2878148, M: 9447832334,9846522401 e: antonypalat@yahoo.co.in, Gold House classified by Govt. Of Kerala, 23km from Thrissur town and 8km from Irinjalakkuda. Tariff: Rs.1000/- per person(break fast complimentary).
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C P 1/333, Liberty House,Thuvvakkad Paramba, Chemanchery PO, Kozhikode-673304, T: + 496- 2689525, M: +91- 94462 59393 E:sukumaran@libertyhouseonl ine.com, www.libertyhouseonline.com Gold House classified by Govt. Of Kerala, 23km from Kozhikode city & 1.5 km from Nh17 on Kde-Kannur road; Beach front property, Tariff: Rs.1200/- to Rs.2900/- , A/cNon A/c rooms, Homely food with speciality sea food,
V P Island, Kottappuram, Kodungallur, Thrissur Dt- 680 667, T: +480- 2806216 Mob: + 94476 66216, e: stopovermuziris@gmail.com , www.stopovermuziris.com Home stay facility @ Muziris, Traditional food, Cultural & heritage visits.
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Karipparampil, D.T.Road, Kanjirappally- 686 507, Kottayam Dt., T: + 4828203724, M: 9847151658, Gold House classified by Govt of Kerala;Located in NH 220 (KK Road), .
e:gotheeswaram@gmail.com, www.gotheeswaramgardens.com
Fortland Tourist Home Udma, Kasargode, (4 KM from Bakel Fort.) T: + 4997- 236600 Kannur Dist. Palmgrove Heritage Retreat, Nr. Govt. Guest Hse, Mill road, Kannur. T: +497 - 2703182, 2702816, 3290606, www.palmgroveheritageretr eat.com , Tariff : Rs.600/- to Rs.1000/- + tax, A/c, non A/c rooms. Pravav Beach Resort,
Tariff: Rs.1250/- to Rs.2500/-
T B Road, Kalpetta North, T: + 4936 - 202001 to 04, www.greengateshotel.com Royal Palm Resort
excluding tax, A/a & Non-A/c rooms and cottages, facility for marriage reception/ family get together /conference etc. Hotel Asma Tower
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www.pranavbeachresort.com
3.5km from Kannur Rly stn Tariff: Rs.1100/- to Rs.3500/Cottages, Rooms, Dormitory The Pearl View Regency (Thalassery (Three Star)
www.gracefulhomestay.com Diamond House classified by Govt of Kerala COORG (Karnataka) Chirpy Haven Home Stay
Pearl View Junction, Koduvally, Thalassery- 670 101, Ph: +490- 2326702 to 04, Fax: 2325741,E: pearlviewregency@hotmail.com,
Sri Ganapathy, Nr.Sudarshan Guest House, MADIKKERI-571 201, Coorg Dt, Karnataka; T: + 8272225493, M: + 9880146792 Mrs. Shamala Medappa Camp fire, Sight seeing, Coorg delicacies etc.
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www.pearlviewregency.com Tariff range: Rs.1200/- to Rs.2500/- plus taxes, Single/Double occupancies, AC, Non AC rooms, cottages, AC Kalyanamandapam, Multicuisine restaurant/ Beer parlour, Conference / Banquet facilities, swimming pool etc
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2700037, 2700047, 2700057 F: 2702518, e:hotelspan@yahoo.in www.spanhotel.com, Tariff: Non AC- Rs.600 /-to Rs.750/- & AC Rs.1200/- to Rs.3000/- plus Tax. Single & Double occupancies, conference & banquet facilities (25pax to 350pax4halls), multi cuisine restaurant etc. 1.5km from Kozhikode Rly station.
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(3 star), Opp. Mofussil Bus stand, Rajaji Road, Kozhikode- 673 004 T: + 495 - 2725587/88, 4021506, Mob: +91 9645091357 F: 4021509, email: info @hoteldegrandmalabar.com www.hoteldegrandmalabar.com
Tariff range: Rs.1300/- to Rs.4000/- plus taxes; Complimentary Break fast, Single & Double occupancies, A/c rooms, Multi-cuisine restaurants, Conference hall, Board room
www.kpmresidency.com Tariff: Rs.490/- to Rs.3000/plus tax, A/c& non a/c rooms & suite, Conference halls, Restaurant etc. Ruby Residency AVS road Jn., Main Road Kottakkal -676 503, T: + 483 2742174/2743374,
Hotel Paramount Tower
Malappuram Dist.: KKM Tourist home Town Hall Rd, Kozhikode-1, T: + 495-3015581 /82 /83 /84 /85, F: 2728801, e: mail@paramounttower.in www.paramounttower.in, Tariff: Rs.2500/- to Rs.8000/plus Tax, Single & Double occupancies, Centrally air conditioned, conference & banquet facilities, multi cuisine restaurant, roof top Bar-B-Que, 24 hr coffee shop, business centre, swimming pool etc
Grace Tower, AVS road Jn., Kottakkal -676 503, T: + 483 - 2744801/2744802,
Hotel Maps Residency
M G road, Opp. DySP office, Shorannur, Palakkad Dt,, T: +466- 2225422/ 23/ 24, e: mapsassociates2011@gmail .com, www.mapsresidency.in Tariff: Rs.750/- to Rs.2500/plus Tax.. Single/ Double occupancies with AC, NonAC options. Conference & board rooms, multi cuisine restaurant etc. 3km from Kerala Kalamandalam, Cheruthuruthy. Thrissur Dist.: Hotel Mangala Towers
Changaramkulam-679585 Malappuram Dt., Kerala T: + 91-494-2654077/ 2654088, E: nirmallyamresidencyhotel.com www.nirmallyamresidencyhotel .com, Tariff: Rs.2200/- to
Rs.3300/-plus Taxes. Centrally air conditioned, Fully furnished rooms, multi cuisine restaurant, vegetarian Restaurant, Situated on the State Highway between Edappal and Kunnamkulam Rydges Inn
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(4 star hotel in the city) Paliyam Road, Nr North Bus stand, Thrissur- 680 001, T: + 487 - 2327461 /2 /3, Fax: 2325365, e:
mangalatowers@gmail.com www.mangalatowers.com, Tariff : Rs.1900/- to Rs. 4500/- plus taxes; Single/Double occupancies, A/c rooms & suites, Multi Cuisine restaurant, Banquet/ conference halls, 24 hrs check-out. Hotel Niya Regency
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Jail Road(opp. Dist Jail), Kozhikode- 4, T: +495-
www.rubyresidency.com Tariff: Rs.400/- to Rs.2350/plus tax, A/c & non a/c rooms, suites & Restaurant Nirmallyam Residency Hotel Pvt Ltd
P B No. 114, Bank Road, Kozhikode- 673001 T: +495-4081000/ 2766726; F: 2766518 e:info@hysonheritage.com www.hysonheritage.com, Tariff: Rs.2000/- to Rs6000/plus tax. A/c rooms, conference & banquet facilities, multi cuisine restaurant etc.
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(4 star)Kanjany Road, Olarikkara, Chettupuzha P O, Thrissur-680 012, T: + 487 - 2365094/95, 2365000, F: 2363667, e:info@niyaregency.com
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Tariff : Rs.1600/- to Rs.5000/- plus taxes; Complimentary breakfast & pick up/drop from Thrissur Rly stn/bus stn (4km), Centralised AC, Multi-cuisine restaurant & Bar, Conference/ banquet facility. Hotel Pearl Regency
Warriam Lane, near Railway station, Thrissur- 680 001, T: + 487- 2446661/ 62/ 64/ 65, F:+487-2446663, E: info@pearlregencythrissur.com Www.pearlregencythrissur.com Tariff range: rs. 750/- Rs.2600/Single, double occupancies, a/c, non-a/c rooms and suite, Multi cuisine AC restaurant, Banquet-cnference-marriage halls, etc.
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Nedumbassery/Angamali: Airport Golf View Hotel & Suites
The River Retreat Palace Road, Cheruthuruthy- 679 531 T: + 4884- 262244/262245/ 264444/264445, F: 262922 e: info@riverretreat.in, www.riverretreat.in, Tariff range: Rs.2205/- to Rs.6200/- + tax (single & double occupancies) with complimentary breakfast, Ayurvedic health resort, A/c rooms, swimming pool, Multi cuisine restaurant etc. Guruvayur:
Mayura Residency
Complimentary Break fast, Single/double -AC, non AC rooms & suite, Multi cuisine / Vegetarian Restaurant, 4km from Airport. Saj Earth Resort
VIP Road, nedumbassery, Cochin- 683 589, T: +484-2477411, 2477412, F: 2477413, E: info@golfviewhotelsuites.com, www.golfviewhotelsuites.com,
Tariff: Rs.3000/- to Rs.4500/plus taxes, Complimentary breakfast & pick up/drop from Airport (3km), Centralised AC, Single/ Double occupancies, Check out 24hrs, Conference hall, Board rooms etc. Hotel Gee Bee Palace
Saj Junction, Nedumbassery, Ernakulam Dt. 683111, Ph: +484-2611460 E:sales@sajhotels.com, www.sajhotels.com Luxury rooms & cottages, swimming pool, Bar & restaurant, Kottayam Dist Hotel Aida
Joys Palace
J OYS PALACE
West nada, Guruvayur- 680 101, Thrissur Dt, T: + 487 2557174, 2553608, 2558707, email : mail@ hotelmayuraguruvayur.com
T B Road, Thrissur- 680021 T:+ 487-2429999, 3259999; F: 2420199 e: info@joyshotels.com, www.joyshotels.com Tariff: Rs.2500/- to 8500/- plus tax. A/c rooms, conference & banquet facilities, multi cuisine restaurant, bar etc. Mothimahal Hotel & Multi Cuisine Restaurant
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Aida Junction, M C Road, Kottayam-686039, T: + 481-2568391 E:hotelaidaktm@gmail.com www.hotelaidakerala.com Rooms, Bar & Restaurant, Banquet halls & meeting rooms, 2km from Kottayam Rly station, tour packages
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KTDC Hill Resort, Munnar 685612, Kerala, India Phone: +91-4865-230460, 230969, 230971/72/73 Fax: +91-4865-230970 E: teacounty@ktdc.com, www.teacountymunnar.com Restaurant, Beer parlour, Ayurveda therapies, Board room, Indoor games, Para gliding and trekking arrangements etc. Kollam Dist:
Hotel Sudarsan, Kollam, T: +474 - 2744322(8 lines); www.hotelsudarsan.com Thiruvananthapuram Dist. Ayurbay Beach Resort (Medicus Ayurvedic Centre) Nellikunnu Beach, KovalamSouth, T:+ 471-2483710/ 3952129 e: info@ayurbay.com, www.ayurbay.com Kerala Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (KTDC Hotels & Resorts), Mascot Square,
Thiruvananthapuram695033, Kerala, T:+ 471-2316736, 2725213, Fax: 2721254 e:centralreservations@ktdc. com, www.ktdc.com
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The Residency Tower
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Kalaripayat training & Performance, AyurvedaKalarimarma treatment for Orthopeadic/sports injuries. TOURS/TRAVELS Associated Travels 5/1032, Orient House, East Nadakkavu, Kozhikode-6 T: + 495 - 4020 207, 4020 208, 4020 209 m-09495985668, F:2768448 e: info@associatedtravels.com
South Gate of Secretariat, Press Road, Trivandrum695001, T: + 471-2331661 Fax : +91-471-2331311 e: info@residencytower.com www.residencytower.com Rooms & suites, conference and banquet facilities, swimming pool, Multi cuisine restaurant
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Dragon fly survey conducted at Aralam WLS Megalogomphus longistigma (Pullivaalan Chola Kaduva), Pygmy clubtail- Microgomphus souteri (Kaduvaa Chinnan), Nilgiri Clubtail - Onycogomphus nilgiriensis Nilgiri Nakha Vaalan), Macromia sp. (Naattu Perumkannan Thumbi), Dagger head- Idionyx sp. (Komara Thumbi), Yellow-striped Grass DartPsudagrion indicum (Manha Varayan Poothali Thumbi), Nilgiri Torrent Dart- Euphaea dispar Lyriothemis Tricolor (Local name: Manha Varayan Varna Thumbi) Vadackan Aruviyan), Malabar Torrent Dart- Euphaea fraseri A survey on dragonfly was organized at Chengaruppan Aruviyan), Pied Reed tailAralam WLS, Kannur district from 29th to Protosticta gravely (Pulli Nizhal Thumbi), 31st May 2015 jointly by Kerala Forests & Little Reed tail -Protosticta hearseyi Wildlife Department and Malabar Natural (Cherunizhal Thumbi), Red-spotted History Society (MNHS). As many as 45 Reedtail- Protosticta sanguinostigma odonate enthusiasts from various parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu participated in the survey spread across eight locations. Major locations surveyed were Meenmutty falls, Ramachi falls, Kappil, Paripputhodu, Kuruckathodu, Narikadavu, Bhoothankallu, Pookundu and Valayamchal. According to Dr Jafer Palot (MNHS), a total of 69 species of odonates were recorded during the Malabar Torrent Dart-Euphaea fraseri (Chengaruppan Aruviyan) survey, including 40 species of (Chemban Nizhal Thumbi), Coorg dragonflies (Kallan Thumbikal) and 29 Bambootail- Caconeura ramburi (Malabar species of damselflies (Soochi Thumbikal). Mulavalan), Wayanad Bambootail Among the 69 species, 17 species are Caconeura risi (Wayanaadan Mulavaalan) endemic to the Western Ghats viz. Kodagu and the Myristica BambootailClubtail- Gomphidia kodaguensis (Puzha Phylloneura westermanni (Chathuppu Kaduva Thumbi), Spotted LyretailMulavaalan). Heliogomphus promelas (Komban Kaduva Thumbi), Giant Clubtail- Megalogomphus The highlight of the survey was the hannyngtoni (Peruvaalan Kaduva spotting of Lyriothemis tricolor (Manha Thumbi), Malabar Long-tailed Clubtail-
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Trafalgar Square Beats to 'Chenda' in 'Visit Kerala' London Campaign
The famed Trafalgar Square reverberated with the beats of 'chenda' and movements of 'Kathakali' performers as 'God's Own Country' captured the hearts of visitors to the 'Mayor of London' event in the British capital. More than half-a-lakh people thronged the London landmark visited by tourists from around the world to witness a series of traditional music, dance and martial arts performances organised by Kerala Tourism on October 11, as part of the 'Visit Kerala' campaign by Kerala Tourism. Kerala Chief Secretary Shri Jiji Thomson introduced the cultural extravaganza to the audience at a function attended by Deputy Mayor of London, Mr Roger Evans at the ceremony, held in collaboration with the Indian Diaspora's 'Diwali in London' committee. The Kerala cultural presentation included 'Chendamelam' by Vinod Navathara and team, performance of 'BharathanatyamMohiniyattom - Kathakali fusion by Vinod
Nair and 'Thiruvathirakali' and 'Kerala Nadanam' classical dance fusion by Chitra Lakshmi and team. The Indian Diasporas in London are the largest ethnic minority in the city known for its multiculturalism. The 'Mayor of London' event sets the stage for the celebration of Diwali in November. Launched in April this year in New Delhi by Union Tourism Minister Dr. Mahesh Sharma and the state Tourism Minister Shri A P Anilkumar, 'Visit Kerala' campaign, which will run until April next year, brings together a variety of tourism products, presenting a unique opportunity for a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience in 'God's Own Country'.
The survey was inaugurated by Shri.
Jyothipraksh K.I, Wildlife Warden of the Sanctuary. Shri. Madhusudanan V, Asst Wildlife Warden welcomed the gathering. Dr. T. N. Vijayakumar, President, MNHS presided over the function. Shri. V.C. Balakrishnan, Sashi Chengalveettil also spoke on the occasion. Dr Jafer Palot, C.G. Kiran, Smt. K.G. Emililyamma led various team in the field.
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Varayan Varna Thumbi), a tree-hole breeding dragonfly species, from Chavachi area of the Sanctuary. This forms the fourth report of the species from Kerala after Shendurney Wild Life Sanctuary, Silent Valley National Park and Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary.
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Kozhikode to host Third Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala The 3rd edition of Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala will be held at Kozhikode from 29thJanuary to 2nd February 2016. Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala is an international Ayurvedic biennial event and the previous events has successfully showcased Ayurveda on a global platform multi-dimensionally comprehensive with everything from textual traditions to healing traditions, from policies to products and from research to economics, made available for discussions, deliberations and decisions. The 3rd Global Ayurveda Festival Kerala (GAF-III) include International Seminar on Women's health (29 Jan – 01 Feb 2016), Global Ayurveda Exhibition 2016(29 Jan – 02 Feb 2016) on treatments, medicines, herbs, hospitals, food, education, all on Ayurveda, International business Meet on Ayurveda (30-31 Jan 2016) to promote exports of Ayurveda and herbal products and International Cooperation Meet (01 Feb 2016). Other events connected to the GAF III are Ayurveda Solidarity Meets (30Jan-01 Feb2016) to bring together various public personalities like Political Leaders, Policy Makers, Educationists, Poets, Writers, and Social Workers, etc., Kerala Ayurveda Alumni Meet (01 Feb 2016), Ayurveda herbs Cultivators and Collectors Meet, Photography Competition and some Public awareness programmes. Two pre Conference Workshops on 60
Therapeutic Yoga and Panchakarma (2728 Jan 2016), Grand Kerala Ayurveda Fair(15-28 Jan 2016) organized in 14 districts of Kerala are held prior to the main conference. The conference will be attended by International and National scholars who will share their knowledge and expertise. So according to the organizers the participants can update with latest trends and knowledge, apart from building up networking and productive collaborations and will be beneficial for different stakeholdersstudents, paramedics, traders, medicinal plant cultivators, tour operators, patient groups and public. The third Global Ayurveda Festival is organized by Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA), Government of Kerala and Ayurveda Fraternity. An organizing Committee has constituted with Dr.P.Madhavankutty Varier as Chairman and Dr M R V Nampoothiri as Secretary General. For info: Global Ayurveda Festival Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA) TC 15/603, USRA 153, Udarasiromani Road, Vellayambalam, Thiruvanathapuram-695010 +91 471 2722151, www.cissa.co.in WELCOME KERALA, NOV. - DEC. 2015
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Thekkady Wins World's Top Emerging Destination award Thekkady, Kerala's iconic attraction known for its jaw dropping landscape splattered with rolling hills, dense forests and spice plantations, has been named the world's top emerging destination.
enhance tourism development in a sustainable manner. Thekkady, one of the few places in the world to easily spot a wild elephant, is one of the destinations in the state developed
Thekkady won the inaugural Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) CEO Challenge 2015 along with Albay in the Philippines. The destination in 'God's Own Country', which is home to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, bagged the Top Destination award in the second and third-tier cities category, the only category for cities. Albay received the honour in the category for regions, states and provinces. The award, instituted by PATA, was announced in Bangkok on 21 October 2015 . Thekkady and Albay beat a large number of destinations from around the world to win the award. PATA CEO Challenge 2015 aims to promote and enhance the number of visitors to emerging destinations and
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by Kerala Tourism as a model of Responsible Tourism. Situated on the banks of the Periyar lake, Thekkady is one of the leading wildlife destinations in the country. Besides the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its dense evergreen tropical forests and savannah grasslands, the destination is home to tiger, sambar, lion-tailed macaque and Nilgiri langurs.
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Kerala Kalamandalam celebrated Golden Jubilee of the Department of Kutiyattam surviving intangible heritages of the World recognized by the UNESCO. It was in 1965 that Kerala Kalamandalam started giving training in Kutiyattam regardless of the caste and creed.
Top(From L-R): K’mdlm Sivan Nambuthiri, Margi Sathi, K’mdlm Girijadevi and percussionists K’mdlm Achuthanandan, K’mdlm Eswaranunni in Soorppanakhamgam; Bottom:K’madlm Jishnu Prathap and K’mdlm Ramachaklyar
Kerala Kalamandalam, the prestigious Deemed University for Art and Culture at Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur District celebrated the 50th year of the establishment of Kutiyattam department with a five day Kutiyattam festival from 24- 28 September 2015. Kutiyattam, the Sanskrit theatre tradition of India/Kerala, is one of the longest
Apart from Seminar and meeting sessions, performances of Kutiyattam, Nangiarkoothu, Padhakam and Chakyarkoothu were presented by the eminent artists and also by the Lecturers and senior students from the university. The rarely staged Kuityattam 'Soorpanakhangam' which included the 'Ninam' performed on the final day was the highlight of all performances. The day witnessed the performance by the veteran artists like Padmasree Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodhiri (as Sriraman), Kalamandalam Ramachakyar (Soorpanakha & Ninam), Kalamandalam Girijadevi (Lalitha), Kalamandalam Eswaranunni (percussionist) and Margi Sathi(as Seetha) along with the new generation artists Kalamandalam Sangeeth Chakyar (replaced the character Sriraman in the final scenes), Kalamandalam Jishnu Prathap (as Lakshmanan), Kalamandalam Sajitha(replaced the character Sitha in the final scenes) etc. In this concluding session the Registrar of the University Dr. K K Sunderesan announced the plan for conducting fifty Kutiyattam performances and demonstrative lectures in addition to three Kutiyattam workshops across Kerala, as part of the Golden Jubilee activity. (See more photographs, videos and detailed report at www.welcomekeralaonline.com)
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