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| Nenmara Vallanghi Vela | |
|---|---|
 The Vela is the biggest fireworks show in Kerala | |
| Official name | Nenmara Vallanghy Vela |
| Observances | Temple Festival, Fireworks,Melam,Panchavadyam,Aanapanthal |
| Date | 2 April 2024 (Tuesday) Meenam 20th day in the Malayalam Calendar month of Meenam |
| Duration | 3 Days |
| Frequency | Once in a Year. |
TheNenmara Vallanghy Vela orNenmara Vela is an annual festival of Kerala celebrated at Nellikulangara Bhagavathy temple inNenmara,Palakkad district.
Nemmara andVallanghy are two neighbouring villages in the south part ofPalakkad district, which is in the valley ofNelliyampathi hills. The green carpet ofpaddy field will turn to the festival ground in the first week of April. The Pookot Tharavadu, the feudatories of Cochin kings, organises the ceremonies and rituals in Vallanghy Desam on day of festival.The festival falls on 20th of 'Meenam' according to the Malayalam Calendar (2nd or 3rd of every April).[1] The 'Kodiyettam' (starting) will be celebrated on 'meenam 1st' every year. The celebration continues for the first 20 days of 'meenam', and on 20th day the Vela festival will be celebrated. The annual Vela festival, celebrated by Nemmara and Vallangi villages after the paddy harvest, is noted for its display of fireworks and caparisoned elephants.[2]
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