Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Kerala Culture

Thalappoli

Date:12-05-2019 to 12-05-2019

Thiruvilwamala Parakkottu Kavu Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, is famous for the annual Thalappoli festival. Held every year on the last Sunday of the Malayalam month of Medam (May first half), the celebration includes the procession of the deity on caparisoned elephant accompanied by the traditional ensemble of Panchavadyam and Melam, performance of traditional art forms such as Poothan, Thira, Karivesham and finally the celebration ends with fireworks.

Main Attraction

Elephant procession, Panchavadyam, Melam, Poothanum Thira

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Location

Thiruvilwamala

Venue
Thiruvilwamala Parakkottu Kavu Devi Temple

Address
Parakkottukavu
Thiruvilwamala PO
Thrissur – 680588
Phone: 7559943591

District
Thrissur

Festival date
On the last Sunday of the Malayalam month of Medam (May first half),


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