Kalavayal, Piravam, Ernakulam district, central Kerala
Attractions: Bullock cart race, an agriculture exhibition, cultural
programmes and a ceremonial procession.
The Kakkoor Kalavayal is a traditional post-harvest festival. This
festival is the venue for the annual meeting of the goddesses at Edapra
and Ambassery (nearby villages) believed to be sisters. At Kalavayal,
on February 20, a procession of folk art forms, music, dance, caparisoned
elephants etc are led by a specially decorated bullock cart known
as Rishabhavahana will be conducted. An exhibition of agricultural
produce, implements and other country crafts is also held on the fair
grounds. Evenings are enriched by various classical dance and folk
art performances. On the last day is the famous bullock cart race.
About forty carts each drawn by two bullocks set off at noon and the
thrilling race comes to an end as the sun sets.
Getting there :
Nearest railway station : Piravam, about 10 km away.
Nearest airport : Cochin International Airport, about 65 km.
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