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Kalavayal, Piravam

Kalavayal, Piravam, Ernakulam district, central Kerala

Attractions: Bullock cart race, an agriculture exhibition, cultural programmes and a ceremonial procession.

The Kakkoor Kalavayal is a traditional post-harvest festival. This festival is the venue for the annual meeting of the goddesses at Edapra and Ambassery (nearby villages) believed to be sisters. At Kalavayal, on February 20, a procession of folk art forms, music, dance, caparisoned elephants etc are led by a specially decorated bullock cart known as Rishabhavahana will be conducted. An exhibition of agricultural produce, implements and other country crafts is also held on the fair grounds. Evenings are enriched by various classical dance and folk art performances. On the last day is the famous bullock cart race. About forty carts each drawn by two bullocks set off at noon and the thrilling race comes to an end as the sun sets.

Getting there :

Nearest railway station : Piravam, about 10 km away.

Nearest airport : Cochin International Airport, about 65 km.

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