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| VALLIYOORKAVU
FESTIVAL |
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| Celebrated In
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Wayanad, Kerala |
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| Centre of
Activity :
Valliyoorkavu Temple |
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Attraction :
Tribal Dances |
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| In the month
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March |
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| Located high in the Wayanad
Hills at Valliyoorkkavu, 3 kms from Mananthavady town, the temple is dedicated
to goddess Bhagavathy. |
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The idol of the temple is
believed to be self- manifested and the annual festival is held in March. The
traditional ritual of the Kalamezhuthu is performed during all nights of the
festival.
On the final day, the array of folk art forms are presented. The dances
performed by the local tribals, using native percussion instruments, are a
major attraction. |
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