Festival Directory May 2006

Source and for further reference: Kerala Festival Message 2006. A Directory of Kerala Festivals. Compiled and edited by C.A.Menon, Thrissur December 2005
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Cultural Programme outside temple at Melpathur Auditorium Guruvayur Pooram, Parakkottukavil Thalapoli Thiruvilwamala Yakshagaanam, Kattukukke Mugaru Durga Parameswari temple Perta Shadow Puppetry, 01/10, Meenkulathikavu Alathur Koothu, 01/07, Kannambra temple Kannambra Utsavam, 11/11, Sree Koodalmanikyam temple Irinjalakuda Elephants, percussion & fireworks, Madappallur Madappallur Koothu, 07/07, Kannambra temple Kannambra Shadow Puppetry, 10/10, & grand procession, Meenkulathikavu Alathur Radhotsavam & Panchavadyam, Manjakkara temple (*) Kalpathi Elephants, percussion & fireworks, Kannambra temple Kannambra Elephants, percussion & fireworks, Mangalam Mangalam Elephants, percussion & fireworks, Kottekkattukavu Pazhayannur Elephants, percussion & procession, Ambalapuzha Cock play & Votif Horses play, Kaliyattakavu temple Thirurangady Elephants, percussion, Niramala & Thayambaka, Mukkannam Siva temple (*) Mannarkkad Kathakali Night, monthly programme Trichur Utsavam , 01/10, Parassala Elephants & panchavadyam, Vadakkanthara (*) Vadakkanthara

Trichur Trichur Kasargode Palakkad Palakkad Trichur Palakkad Palakkad Palakkad Palakkad Palakkad Palakkad Trichur Alappuzha Malappuram Palakkad Trichur Trivandrum Palakkad

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(*) Prathishta day = annual festival to celebrate the installation of the idol Utsavam, xx/dd = Temple Festival, usually including Elephants, percussion & firework, cultural programs; the last three days are the most important ones (xx=day of the festival/dd=duration of festival in days) Pooram = One day/two days Temple festival, usually including Elephants, percussion & fireworks, rituals Theyyam (yy) = number of Theyyams

Although the compilation of events, time and location has been done with care, no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the information. Before you plan your visit, it is therefore recommended to reconfirm with the below given contact address.

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