Introduction to Valliyoorkavu Festival Kerala

The Valliyoorkavu Festival Kerala is dedicated to Goddess Durga and considered to be one of the sacred festivals in Kerala. There are hundreds of tribesmen in the district who celebrate this festival in Kerala. It is celebrated in the Wayanad district of Kerala.

Time of Celebration of Valliyoorkavu Festival Kerala

This is an annual 14 day event which takes place during the month of March. Tribal people celebrate this festival with much revelry. If you wish to see the tribal art and dance of Kerala then check out the Valliyoorkavu Festival Kerala. This year the Valliyoorkavu Festival Kerala was held on the 15th of March.

Description of Valliyoorkavu Festival Kerala

Valliyoorkavu Festival is celebrated in the Wayanad district on the Wayanad Hills at the Valliyoorkavu Temple. In this temple Goddess Bhagavathy is worshipped and here this festival takes place. The town is located 3 kms from Mananthavady town. It is believed the idol of the temple is self manifested and to worship this Goddess Bhagavathy, an annual festival is held every year.

The traditional ritual Kalamezhuthu is performed during all nights of the festival. During the final day you can get to see different folk art forms of Kerala in the Valliyoorkavu Festival in Kerala. Get a glimpse of the dances performed by the local tribes. These tribes use native percussion instruments, which are one of the major attractions of the place.