Tuesday 13 March 2007

Festivals In Kozhikode

The important festivals in the district are held at

  • Arakkal temple, Madappali, Vadakara (Pooram Festival, March/April)
  • Lokanarkavu Bagavathi temple, Memunda, Vadakara (two festivals-(1) March/April, (2)November/December)
  • Kadappally Kumbhom Thira, Puduppanam, Vadakara Shri Pisharikavu Bhagavathi temple, Viyur, Thikkody (Kaliatta Mahotasavam in March)
  • Vettakkorumakan pattu in the Balussery Fort, Koyilandy
  • Sreekanteswara temple festival, Kozhikode (Sivarathri Festival for seven days in February/March)
  • Thacholi Manikkoth Temple Festival (February),
  • Nercha at Idiyangara Sheik Kasjid.


Revathy Pattathanam


The Pattathanam takes place at thali temple during the month of thulam. It is said that this unique intellectual gathering commenced during the fag end of the 13th century. The seven-day debate starts on Revathi day and concludes on Thiruvathira day of the Malayalam moth of Thulam. Many stories are attributed to the beginning of the pattathanam. Many Many Happy Returns of The Day. I forgot that ur birthday is changed to April 1. Sorry for late wishes.

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Utsavam at Sree Venkateswara Temple


It is celebrated for 7 days during Sivaratri week. Elephant procession, exhibition, fair and fairworks are conducted during the festival



Malabar Mahotsavam (Jan-Feb)

It is a grand festival of the Malabar region. The traditional and cultural art forms make it a spectacular cultural extravaganza .



Jalotsavam

Three Jalotsavams (water fiestas) are held every year as part of the Onam festivals. It is conducted by the sports clubs at Korappuzha, Moorad and Pongilodippara.





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