Kalpathi
Ratholsavam
|
: |
Annual
chariot festival at Viswanatha Temple (November ) |
| Vela
at Manappulli Kavu |
: |
Annual
festival at the Bhagavathy Temple (March) |
| Kanniyarkali |
: |
An
art form exclusive to the Nair community of the district of
Palakkad,
Kanniyarkali is performed in temples as well as Nair centres
(March/April) |
| Nenmara
Vallengy Vela |
: |
Annual
festival at the Bhagavathy Temple at Nellikkulangara near Nenmara,
on the Pooram day of the Malayalam month of Meenam (February/March).
Highlight: Fireworks displays |
| Pavakkoothu |
: |
This
shadow play is performed at the Bhagavathy temples of Palakkad
(March/April) |
| Kaalapoottu |
: |
This
exciting ox race is an agrarian sport held in the Malayalam
month of Makaram (January). |
| Konganpada
of Chittur |
: |
Annual
festival of ritual drama at the Chittur Kavu Bhagavathy temple
(February /March) |
| Pattambi
Nercha |
: |
The
festival is conducted in memory of Aloor Valia Pookkunjikoya
Thangal, noted Muslim saint of South Malabar (January - February) |
| Ramassery
Idli |
: |
Ramassery,
a small village on the outskirts of Palakkad is famous for its
Idlis (Steamed Pancakes). |
