Attuvela Mahotsavam, Vadayar, Kottayam district, central Kerala
Venue: Elankavu Bhagavathy Temple,Vadayar, 3 km from Vaikom. Vaikom
is between Ernakulam (30 km) and Kottayam (40 km)
Attraction: A procession of canoes carrying a huge replica of the
temple. The Goddess Bhagavathy is the presiding deity in this small
temple. During the two-day Attuvela, beautifully illuminated canoes,
carrying a huge replica of the temple, glide down the waters accompanied
by hordes of colourfully decorated small canoes and temple percussion
music. Legend has it that this water carnival is arranged to welcome
the Goddess of Kodungalloor who comes to visit her sister, the Goddess
of Elamkavu. The procession of canoes starts from Attuvela kadavu,
2 km away from the temple.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 40 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 50 km.
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