പാലക്കാട്, തൃപുരയ്ക്കൽ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ പുത്തൂർ വേല, മാർച്ച്-ഏപ്രിൽ (മീനം) മാസങ്ങളിൽ നടക്കുന്ന മഹത്തായ 7 ദിവസത്തെ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ്, ഗംഭീരമായ ഘോഷയാത്രകളും പരമ്പരാഗത ആചാരങ്ങളും ചടുലമായ സാംസ്കാരിക പ്രകടനങ്ങളും ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു.
പുത്തൂർ വേല 2025 | തൃപ്പുരയ്ക്കൽ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം പാലക്കാട് | പാലക്കാട് ശ്രീ മുളയങ്കാവ് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം | Puthur Vela 2025 | Thripuraikkal Bhagavathy Temple Palakkad
Puthur Shri Thirpuraikal temple is one of the ancient and powerful temples of Shakthi in the whole of Malabar. Bhadrakali is the main deity worshipped here.Along with her, the sanctum sanctorum also has the divine presence of Lord Vishnu, Durga and Lord Ganesha.
This 100 year old temple which is located 2 km away from the town of Palakkad is of much historical importance. The enthusiasm of the people of this small place called Puthur resulted in the present day shrine built some 75 yrs. back around the old banyan tree where the goddess was believed to be residing earlier. It is believed that the Devi fulfills all the wishes of her true devotees. A heartfelt prayer never goes unanswered here. Many true life stories of her divine blessings from times of yore are a proof to it. With every passing year the story of her benevolence crossed the boundaries of the of the district of Palakkad further and further and today people from far and near throng the shrine for a glimpse of her divinity. The main festival of this temple called the Puthur Vela commences in mid March and the curtain falls on the month long celebrations in mid April. The main ritual that takes place during this festival is the Thol pavakuthu. It is a form of puppet show wherein the story of Ramayana is depicted .The belief goes that devi enjoys the divine story of Lord Rama every year through this form of recital. Very few temples of Kerala still retain this art form. Apart from this all other temple art forms of Kerala feature during the celebrations. The highlight of this month long festivity is the Music and Dance festival that has grown into one of the prestigious cultural events of the state.
Puthur Vela 2025 | Thripuraikkal Bhagavathy Temple Palakkad
Puthur vela occupies a very significant place among the
festivals of Kerala. The temple rituals and festivities have
made this event gain a class of its own. 15 beautifully
caparisoned elephants, the best available in Kerala and
world renowned artists of percussion music add to the
grandeur of this festival.
The celebrations of the Puthur vela commence on the first
Friday of the Malayalam month of Meenam (March-
April)every year with the ritual of kodiyettam(hoisting of the
temple flag). The festivities come to an end on the last
Friday of the same month with the ritual of thalapoli. The
most important ritual that is performed every year during this
time is the tholpavakoothu. Through this very rarely
performed shadow puppetry the story of Ramayana is
recited to the Devi who is very pleased to hear it in this
manner.
On the last day of the festival (thalapoli) people in tens and
thousands throng the temple precincts to watch the 15
magnificent, caparisoned elephants and the colorful
exchange of umbrellas atop them to the tune of the
panchavadyam performed by renowned artists. The
chendamelam, thayambaka and pandimelam also are great
crowd pullers. Of this pandimelam, performed under the
temple banyan tree is the highlight of the thalapoli day. It is
watched by enthusiastic crowd in thousands coming from far
and near. As a part of the month long celebration kerala's
very own art
forms like kathakali, nangiarkoothu,
krishnanattam,
theyyam,
ottanthullal,
kanyarkali,
chakyarkooth and the like get staged in the temple. The
music and dance festival staged as part of this festival has
by now created a niche for itself in the cultural calendar of
Kerala.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Kodiyettam
• Thalapoli
• Tholpavakoothu
• Panchavadyam
• Chendamelam
• Thayambaka
• Pandimelam
• Traditional dance forms
• Music festival
• Elephant procession
Temple Location
📍 Puthur Shri Thirpuraikal Bhagavathi Temple, Puthur, Palakkad - 678001
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Puthur Post Office - 90 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Puthur Bus Stop - 25 m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Palakkad Railway Station - 4 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport - 67 Km
Contact
📞 +91 491 253 1712
