ആലപ്പുഴയിലെ നീലംപേരൂർ പള്ളി ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ തിരുവുത്സവം മാർച്ച് - ഏപ്രിൽ മാസങ്ങളിൽ 10 ദിവസം നീണ്ടുനിൽക്കുന്ന ഉത്സവമാണ്.
തിരുവുത്സവം 2026 | പള്ളി ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം നീലംപേരൂർ ആലപ്പുഴ | Thiruvuthsavam 2026 | Palli Bhagavathy Temple Neelamperoor Alappuzha
Neelamperoor Pally Bhagavathi Temple has a history of about 1700 years and it is one of the few relics of
the Buddhist culture. Neelamperoor Pally Bhagavathi Temple was built at a time (between AD 250 and 300) when Buddhism was at heyday of its prosperity.
It is said that Banavarma, otherwise known as
Cheramanperumal, who was the sole emperor of Kerala, had became a Buddhist monk and spent his last
days at Neelamperoor. While he was the ruler of Kerala, Hindus accused him of having favored
Buddhism; they even refused to co-operate with him. As matters came to a head, he agreed to conduct a
debate about Hinduism and Buddhism. If Buddhists won the debate Hindus had to accept Buddhism. If
they failed, the king agreed to abdicate the throne. Accordingly scholars of both religions participated in
the contest. Hindus arranged six eminent scholars from south India to argue their case. The Buddhists
lost the case. There upon Cheramanperumal abdicated the throne and left the palace as a Buddhist
monk. Thus he came to Neelamperoor and built a Buddha Vihara. The festival is conducted to celebrate
the divine presence of the deity in the temple.
Thiruvuthsavam 2026 | Palli Bhagavathy Temple Neelamperoor Alappuzha
The festival starts with ritualistic flag hoisting ceremony.
Utsavabali, Pallivetta, Sopanathinkal Kottipadi Seva, Keli at
Arattukadavu and Arattu are the major attractions of the
festival. Cultural Programs, Temple Arts and Folk arts are
staged during the festival. The cultural programs and temple
arts include events such as Classical dances, Devotional
Music Programs, Jugal Bandi, Kathakali etc. are held there.
Chenda Melam and Desa Thalapoli attracts large number of
devotees.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Flag Hoisting
• Utsavabali
• Pallivetta
• Arattu
• Cultural Programs
• Temple Arts
• Folk Arts
• Chenda Melam
• Desa Thalapoli
Temple Location
📍 Palli Bhagavathy Temple, Neelamperoor, Alappuzha - 686101, Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Cooperative Bank - 89m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kurichy Outpost Junction - 3.5 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Changanassery Railway Station - 10 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 101 Km
CONTACT
📞 +91 94464 60213
