Nooranad Padanilam kettukazhcha

The temple is located in Alappuzha district of Kerala. Mahasivarathri is celebrated in Nooranad Parabrahma temple located 5 km from Charummoodu junction and is on the Kayamkulam - Pandalam road. pada means "war" and nilam means "land". The kettukazhcha started at around 5 pm. A number of twin bull effigies are pulled on wooden chariots to the temple by the devotees from 13 karas of Nooranand-Palamel revenue villages. In addition, a number of 'nercha kaalas' also participate. Elephant procession and panchavadyam begins at around 4 pm.







Scholars believe that the tradition of Kettukazhcha has its roots in Buddhism which was prevalent in the Kerala during the 3rd century. The Tattammunna kara's kettukazhcha was the tallest 'kala' with a height of 27 meter. The rituals & programmes end only at midnight.

Nearest rail head is Kayamkulam (17 km away). 7 km from Pandalam. Mahasivarathri was celebrated on 02 March 2011.

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