KOODALMANICKAM UTSAVAM

The ancient and historic Koodalmanickam temple is situated in the Manavalassery village, about nine kilometers from the Irinjalakuda railway station. The deity of this temple is Sree Bharatha who is generally not found consecrated in Kerala temples. This temple is in the true architectural pattern of Kerala temples.

The festival here is held annually for all days in Medom (April-May) from Utram to Thiruvonam asterisms, the flag hoisting being on the Utram day. A mammoth crowd participate in this festival. Kathakali, Ottamthullal, Panchavadayam and processions led by caparisoned elephants are the special features of the festival.