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| Thirunakkara
Temple |
In
the festival months of August and September,
the rivers in and near Kottayam are
turned into festival centres. In the
Kumarakom Boat Race, conducted at Kavanar
and Kottathodu rivers, about 50 types
of boats, viz. Veppu, ody, Churulan
and few snake boats, participate. |
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| Kumaranelloor
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Situated 6 kilometers away from
Kottayam, Kumaranelloor is famous for
the Karthyayani (Devi) temple. Here
"Trikarthika" day is important
which is celebrated in the month of
Vrischikam (November-December). The
display of lights in the evening (Karthika
Vilakku) is the highlight of this celebration. |
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| Pallippurathu
Kavu |
Situated in the southern part of the
Kottayam town this temple is devoted to Devi.
The 'Kumbhakuta Mahotasva' here attracts
a large crowd. It is held on the day of Pathamudaya
(Tenth day of the month of Medam). The 'Garudan
Thukkam' at night is also famous. |
| Saraswathy
Temple, Panachikkad |
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Situated
8 kms away from Kottayam town, this
temple is famous for Saraswathy Pooja
in the month of Thulam (September-October).
Saraswathi is worshipped as the goddess
of learning. On the day of Durgasthami,
the pooja veppu is performed with books
arranged in a decorated room and all
sorts of study and work are given up
for the day. The Mahanavami Day is devoted
to the worship of Saraswathi. The Vijayadashami
day is observed as the |
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of conclusion of Pooja (pooja eduppu). On that
day, thousands of people arrive at this temple
to initiate their children to learning. |
| Thiruvarpu |
Situated
6 kms North-east of Kottayam town, this
temple is devoted to Lord Krishna. Offerings
start as early as 3 o’
clock in the morning. The festival here,
is in the month of April, which lasts
for ten days. The Vilakkeduppu i.e,
carrying lighted lamps by virgin girls
during the festival, is famous. Thiruvarupu
is also famous for Usha Payasam which
is the main Vazhipadu. |
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| Kidangoor |
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Situated
25 km. north-east of Kottayam, the Subramonia
Swamy temple here attracts a large crowd of worshippers
on the day of Shashti every month. In Kumbham
(February-March) a 10 day long festival is celebrated
here. The Chakiarkooth performed here is a speciality. |
| Perunnai
(Changanacherry) |
About
20 km. south to Kottayam town this is also one of
the famous Subrahmonya Temples. The festival is
in Dhanu which lasts for 10 days. Hundreds of worshippers
especially ladies attend the 'Shashti' here.
Temples at Ramapuram. Kadappattur, Vazhappallil,
Udayanapuram, etc., are also famous. |
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