The Kadammanitta Devi Temple in the quaint hamlet of Kadammanitta, in Pathanamthitta district, annually transforms into a vibrant hub of cultural and spiritual fervor.
April 14, 2025-April 23, 2025 -
Kadammanitta Devi Temple Pathanamthitta, Pathanamthitta
It is here that the world's most majestic display of the ritual art
form, Padayani, takes place - the Kadammanitta Padayani. This festival,
held to honor Goddess Bhadrakali, is celebrated every year from the
first day of the Malayalam month of Medam, culminating on the tenth day,
known as Pathamudayam.
The festivities commence with the chootu
vaipu, a ritualistic fire lighting, followed by the resonant beats of
traditional percussion instruments like the thappu and chenda. This
ceremony sets the stage for days filled with spirited celebrations and
devout worship.
A key highlight of the festival is the eduthu
varavu, a magnificent procession featuring various Padayani Kolams
(ritualistic masks). The procession begins with the kolam of Ganapathi
and includes other significant kolams such as Marutha, Kalan, Kuthira,
Madan, Pakshi, Yakshi, and Bhairavi. The Paradeshi performance, a comic
interlude, adds a touch of humor to the otherwise solemn rituals.
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 1
00:00 - 23:59
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 2
00:00 - 23:59
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 3
00:00 - 23:59
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 4
00:00 - 23:59
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 5
00:00 - 23:59
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 6
00:00 - 23:59
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 7
00:00 - 23:59
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 8
00:00 - 23:59
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 9
00:00 - 23:59
Kadammanitta Padayani - Day 10
00:00 - 23:59
