Date/Time
Date(s) - 16/02/2027 - 19/02/2027
12:00 am
Location
Vairankode Near Thirunnavaya Malappuram Kerala
Categories
Child friendly: Yes
Ticket Prices: Free
Telephone Number: 914942578855
Website: vairankodetemple.in
Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple (alternatively Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple) is a Hindu temple at Vairankode, Malappuram District, Kerala state, India. The presiding deity is goddess Bhadra Kaali, a form of Lord Rama and Vishnu Deva. It’s believed that the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathy, Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in Kerala.
Festival
The Vairankode Festival, also known as Vairankode Vela or Theeyattutsavam, is a significant annual celebration held at the Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple in Malappuram district, Kerala. It’s dedicated to Goddess Bhadra Kaali and showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Festival Highlights:
Maram Muri: The festival begins with the ritual of cutting a jackfruit tree to prepare fire for the Kanalattam ritual.
Cheriya Theeyattu and Valiya Theeyattu: These are two major events, with Cheriya Theeyattu being a common celebration for nearby villages and Valiya Theeyattu being the grand festival on the sixth day.
Processions and Folk Art Forms: Vibrant processions featuring Poothan, Thira, Kattalan, Pulikali, and other folk art forms from nearby villages are a major attraction.
Folk Art Extravaganza: The festival is a spectacle of traditional folk art forms. Processions from various villages converge on the temple, showcasing performers of.
Music and Splendor: Each procession is accompanied by loud, synchronized percussion ensembles (Chenda Melam), traditional lamps (Thalappoli), and colorful ceremonial parasols (Thithyerikuda).
The spectacle of multiple kodivaravukal converging on the temple grounds, each trying to outdo the others in terms of artistry, music, and the size of their effigies, creates an electrifying atmosphere unique to the Vairankode festival.
Poothan and Thira: Performers in traditional masks and attire representing divine or mythological figures.
Katalan: A character representing a mythological hunter or soldier of Lord Shiva.
Pulikali: The famous tiger dance, where performers are painted and dressed as tigers.
Kodivaravukal (Flag Processions): Massive, colorful processions from surrounding villages featuring traditional percussion (Chenda Melam) and unique folk arts.
Processions (Varavu): Large, vibrant processions featuring various traditional folk art forms like Vaikkolpoothan, Vaikkol (വൈക്കോൽ): Means “Straw”. Poothan (പൂതൻ): Refers to a “Demon,” “Spirit,” or a “Mythical Figure” (similar to a ‘Bhootham’), Thira, Kattalan, traditional lamps (Thalappoli), colorful ceremonial parasols (Thithyerikuda), synchronized percussion ensembles (Chenda Melam), and Pulikali (a type of tiger dance).
Marketplace: The festival grounds transform into a bustling temporary market. It’s a lively cultural hub where visitors can find everything from local produce and handicrafts to pottery and a special market for freshwater fish.
Timing: The festival takes place in the Malayalam month of Kumbham, which typically falls in February. The start date is the first Sunday of the month, with the main celebrations spread over the following days.