Venue: Elankavu Bhagavathy Temple,Vadayar,
3 km from Vaikom. Vaikom is between Ernakulam (30 km) and Kottayam
(40 km)
Attraction: A procession of canoes
carrying a huge replica of the temple. The Goddess Bhagavathy is
the presiding deity in this small temple. During the two-day Attuvela,
beautifully illuminated canoes, carrying a huge replica of the temple,
glide down the waters accompanied by hordes of colourfully decorated
small canoes and temple percussion music. Legend has it that this
water carnival is arranged to welcome the Goddess of Kodungalloor
who comes to visit her sister, the Goddess of Elamkavu. The procession
of canoes starts from Attuvela kadavu, 2 km away from the temple.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Kottayam,
about 40 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International
Airport, about 50 km.
Festivals
: Kerala is a land
of colourful festivals, which have a long history and tradition behind them.
Kerala's innumerable festivals however stand out because of their uniqueness.