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Vairankode Vela

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Vairankode Vela
Vairankode Theeyattulsavam
File:Vairankode vela photo.jpg
Statusactive
GenreThe Festival of Village
Begins17 February 2026 (Tuesday) Cheriya Theeyattu
Ends20 February 2026 (Friday) Valiya Theeyattu
FrequencyOnce in a Year
VenueVairankode Bhagavathy Temple
Location(s)Vairankode, Tirur
Coordinates10°53′11″N 75°58′34″E / 10.886454°N 75.976120°E / 10.886454; 75.976120
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CountryIndia,Vairankode
FounderAzhvanchery Thamprakkal
Previous eventMalayalam month kumbham (February) 2024
Next event20 February 2026 (Friday) Valiya Theeyattu
Major eventsTemple
SponsorMalabar Devaswom Board
Summer
The annual festival in the shrine is observed in Kumbham month.(February)

The Vairankode Vela or Vairankode Theeyattu is one of the most popular annual festival of Kerala celebrated at Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple in Vairankode, Malappuram district. Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in North Kerala. The temple was constructed by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal about 1500 years ago and Goddess here is believed to be the sister of [[Kodungallur Bhagavathy Temple|Kodungalloor]] Bhagavathy. The annual Theeyattulsavam or Vairankode Vela is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February). The festival begins, on first Sunday of Kumbham month, begins with the ritual of Maram Muri, cutting a jackfruit tree for woods to prepare the fire of Kanalattam ritual. Cheriya Theeyattu, will be held on the third day and the 6th day celebration is called Valiya Theeyattu. On both these days, procession of various folk art forms like Poothan, Thira, Kattalan, Pulikali from nearby villages and places are the major attraction. Eratta Kaala, the decorated effigies of bullocks is another highlight of the festival. The ritual of Kanalattam, devotees walking on fire, will be held in the midnight on the concluding day.

The temple is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights.The theatre will provide the audience with a memorable experience, exhibiting the beauty of Kerala's rural village temple festivals together with a peek of the rural people's passions..[1]

Festival Highlights:

Maram Muri: The festival begins with the ritual of cutting a jackfruit tree to prepare fire for the Kanalattam ritual.

Cheriya Theeyattu and Valiya Theeyattu: These are two major events, with Cheriya Theeyattu being a common celebration for nearby villages and Valiya Theeyattu being the grand festival on the sixth day.

Processions and Folk Art Forms: Vibrant processions featuring Poothan, Thira, Kattalan, Pulikali, and other folk art forms from nearby villages are a major attraction.

Folk Art Extravaganza: The festival is a spectacle of traditional folk art forms. Processions from various villages converge on the temple, showcasing performers of.

Music and Splendor: Each procession is accompanied by loud, synchronized percussion ensembles (Chenda Melam), traditional lamps (Thalappoli), and colorful ceremonial parasols (Thithyerikuda).

The spectacle of multiple kodivaravukal converging on the temple grounds, each trying to outdo the others in terms of artistry, music, and the size of their effigies, creates an electrifying atmosphere unique to the Vairankode festival.

Poothan and Thira: Performers in traditional masks and attire representing divine or mythological figures.

Katalan: A character representing a mythological hunter or soldier of Lord Shiva.

Pulikali: The famous tiger dance, where performers are painted and dressed as tigers.

Kodivaravukal (Flag Processions): Massive, colorful processions from surrounding villages featuring traditional percussion (Chenda Melam) and unique folk arts.

Processions (Varavu): Large, vibrant processions featuring various traditional folk art forms like Vaikkolpoothan, Vaikkol (വൈക്കോൽ): Means "Straw”. Poothan (പൂതൻ): Refers to a "Demon," "Spirit," or a "Mythical Figure" (similar to a 'Bhootham'). Thira, Kattalan, and Pulikali (a type of tiger dance).

Marketplace: The festival grounds transform into a bustling temporary market. It's a lively cultural hub where visitors can find everything from local produce and handicrafts to pottery and a special market for freshwater fish.


Timing: The festival takes place in the Malayalam month of Kumbham, which typically falls in February. The start date is the first Sunday of the month, with the main celebrations spread over the following days.

Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple

Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple (alternatively Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple) is a Hindu temple at Vairankode, Malappuram District, Kerala state, India. The presiding deity is goddess Bhadra Kaali, a form of Lord Rama and Vishnu Deva. It's believed that the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathy, Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in Kerala.

A brief history

Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in Kerala. The deity here is goddess Bhadra Kaali. Vairankode Temple was constructed by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal about 1500 years ago. It's believed that the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathy crossed the Bharathappuzha river and reached Azhvanchery mana and they placed Bhagavathy at Vairankode.

Transportation

  • Nearest Major Railway Station:Tirunnavaya railway station 4 km, Tirur Railway Station10 km, Kuttippuram Railway Station11 km
  • Nearest Bus Station: Tirur 10 km, Kuttipuram 11 km, Puthanathani 10 km
  • Nearest Municipality: Tirur
  • Nearest Airports: Calicut (CCJ) and Cochin International Airport

Gallery

General references

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343012227_Katala_vesa_On_Revisiting_the_Hunter

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343012227_Katala_vesa_On_Revisiting_the_Hunter

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article22841025.ece

https://www.malappuramonline.in/city-guide/culture-of-malappuram

https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.8319672

https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/malappuram/2022/02/19/malappuram-vairankode-theeyattu-festival.html

https://www.valanchery.in/cheyriya-theeyattu-festival-2022-in-vairankode-temple-celeberated/

https://www.madhyamam.com/local-news/malappuram/2018/feb/08/423355

https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/malappuram/--932451

External links

References

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343012227_Katala_vesa_On_Revisiting_the_Hunter

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/article22841025.ece

https://www.malappuramonline.in/city-guide/culture-of-malappuram

https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.8319672

https://www.valanchery.in/cheyriya-theeyattu-festival-2022-in-vairankode-temple-celeberated/

https://www.madhyamam.com/local-news/malappuram/2018/feb/08/423355

https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/malappuram/2022/02/19/malappuram-vairankode-theeyattu-festival.html

https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/malappuram/--932451


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