Friday, October 11, 2013

valliyoor kavu

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Venue: Valliyoorkavu Sree Durga Temple, Mananthavady, Wayanad district.The festival of this temple dedicated to Goddess Durga is noted for its unique features. Hundreds of tribesmen in the district gather for the festival. Unlike other temple festivals, here the Kodiyettu (ritualistic hoisting of festival flag) is performed only on the seventh day of the festival. The district of Wayanad is home to various sects of tribals and this annual 14-day festival is an occasion for them to rejoice.
Getting there:Nearest railway station: Kozhikode railway station, about 106 km away from Mananthavady.Nearest airport: Karipur airport, about 129 km away from Mananthavady.
Valliyoorkavu temple and the Valliyoorkavu festival hold an important role in the history of the Wayanad. The temple is situated 3 kilometers away from Mananthavady, on the way to Koileri-Panamaram route. The temple is situated near the bank of the river Kabani. The vast green ground on either side of the main road nearby the temple and the Kabani river adds to the exotic beauty of the location, and is the perfect stage for the big festival of Wayanad.The Valliyoorkavu starts on the 1st of ‘Meenam’ month and ends on 14th of Meenam month. This time spans around 14th March to 28th March according to the Gregorian calendar.

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