Parippally Gajamela

Event Date

Venue

Kodimoottil Sree Bhagavathy Temple, Parippally, Kollam district

The festival of this temple dedicated to goddess Bhadrakaali is famous for the Gajamela or elephant pageant. Over 50 elephants are taken out on a ritual procession on the tenth day of the festival. Cultural programmes are held during the festival days.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kollam, about 23 km away.

Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 48 km away from Parippally.