Kadammanitta Padayani

Event Date

Venue

Kadammanitta Devi Temple, Kadammanitta, Pathanamthitta District.

The Padayani, a ritual art in keeping with martial traditions is performed annually at the Kadammanitta Devi Temple, on the first day of Medam (Aries) for ten days, the grand finale being on the tenth day, locally called Pathamudayam. The performance is a rich blend of colour, vivacity and passionate devotion to Bhagavathy, the Mother Goddess.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvalla (about 30 Kms from Pathanamthitta).

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (about 119 kms from Pathanamthitta).