Konganpada is a grand festival of historical significance celebrated
in the Bhagavathy temple at Chittur' ten kilometre from Palakad town.
A unique festival it is held every year on the first Monday after
the dark lunar night in Kumbham (February -March) to commemorate the
victory of Nairs of Chittur over the militia of Konganadu (Coimbatore)
led by the Chola King Rajadhi Raja It is said that there was constant
fight in the Palakkad region between the Kerala kingdoms on the western
side and the princely state of Konganad on the eastern side of the
Western Ghat mountains.
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Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Palakkad, about 11 km from Chittur.
Nearest airports: Coimbatore in the neighbouring State of Tamilnadu,
about 55 km from Palakkad;
Cochin International Airport, about 134 km from Palakkad
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