Anandappally Maramady

Anandappally Maramady :- Photos of Anandappally Maramady 2006

Event Date : August 15, 2006

Venue: Palassery paddy fields, Anandappally, Adoor, Pathanamthitta District

Anandappally Maramady is afascinating cultural fiesta of Kerala, Maramadi is a popular festival related with agriculture. It takes place in barren waterlogged paddy fields. The competition is fierce as men and their bulls representing different regions battle it out, cheered by thousands of enthusiastic onlookers.

The race is conducted at vast stretch of freshly ploughed Kandams (paddy fields). Excited villagers crowd around the 'stadium' to cheer the participants. A pair of oxen managed by three persons forms a participating unit. Nearly 30 such units participate in the race that starts at noon and continues up to dusk.

Like professional Jockeys these persons are also well trained and are experts in managing the oxen during the race. The oxen participating for these races are specially fed and trained.

Getting there:

The venue Anandappally is about 3 km away from Adoor, which is a major town on the State highway (M.C Road).

Nearest railway station: Chengannur, about 25 km from Adoor.

Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 92 km from Adoor.