March 13, 2005

Elankavu Aattuvela

Event Date : 10 Apr,2005

Venue: Elankavu Temple, Vadayar, Vaikom, Kottayam District

The main attraction of the festival is the 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 Aattuvela, beautifully illuminated canoes, carrying a huge replica of the temple, glide down the waters accompanied by hordes of colorfully 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 temple. The procession of canoes starts from Aattuvela kadavu, 2 km away from the temple.

Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 40 km
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 50 km