This festival commemorates the victory of Good over Evil, by the slaying of Pandyan King. Throughout the festival an atmosphere of celebration and festivity prevails and there are the solemn observances such as regular conduct of Bhajans, musical concerts, ballets depicting folk and temple arts etc.
Thirunakkara Arattu
The Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam lasts for a period of 10 days and ends with the ceremonial bathing of Mahadeva known as Arattu. During the time of noon, a series of nine beautifully adorned and embellished elephants are ushered along with Lord Mahadeva for the rite of bathing.
Machattu Mamangam
Machattu Mamangam is a temple festival celebrated at Thiruvanikkavu temple near Wadakkancherry in Thrissur District. The grand procession of Kuthirakolams or decorated effigies of horses is the main highlight of the five-day festival.
Chettikulangara Bharani
Early history. There are many popular beliefs related to the origin of Chettikulangara temple. The most popular one is as follows. Many centuries ago, some local chieftains went to witness the annual festivities at the Koypallikarazhma Bhagavathi temple situated a few kilometers from Chettikulangara.