പത്തനംതിട്ട കോട്ടാങ്ങൽ ദേവീക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ എല്ലാ വർഷവും ജനുവരിയിൽ (മലയാള മാസങ്ങളായ ധനു, മകരം) ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന 8 ദിവസത്തെ സാംസ്കാരികവും ആത്മീയവുമായ ഉത്സവമാണ് കോട്ടാങ്ങൽ പടയണി.
കോട്ടാങ്ങൽ പടയണി 2025 | കോട്ടാങ്ങൽ ദേവീക്ഷേത്രം പത്തനംതിട്ട | Kottangal Padayani 2025 | Kottangal Devi Temple Pathanamthitta
Kottangal Padayani is performed during (Ettu padayani) 8 days of a total of 28 days during January -
February(Makara Bharani). This is performed every year at Kottangal Devi Temple located in the border
of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta Districts.
The last 8 days are important with the performance of different
Kolams and other traditional programs. The dance is performed in honour of Bhadrakali Padayani, a row
of warriors, is an art form that blends music, dance, theatre, satire, facial masks, and paintings. It is
regarded as a remnant of the Dravidian forms of worship that existed before the advent of Brahmanism.
The myth of Padayani was, Bhadrakali, who was wrathful after killing Daruka, had to be calmed down.
Lord Shiva and Gods tried their best with various art forms, folk arts, parodies and imitation of Kali to
make her pacified.
Kottangal Padayani 2025 | Kottangal Devi Temple Pathanamthitta
The festival is celebrated for 8 days. The Kottangal Padayani
starts with Choottu kathikal and ends with Makara on Bharani.
The devotees who wish to conduct sacraments and kolams
seek permission from karanathans and choot collection for
padayani starts. The padayani ceremony starts with the ritual
ceremony known as Choottuvalathu. During 8 days the
padayanis burns choottu. The last two days (Valiya Padayani)
are the most important and they conduct programs in a
competitive manner. Beautiful processions takes place on the
evening of last two days. The main programs include Vela
Kali, Adavi, Pallippana, Vellam Kudi, vinodam and kolam
Thullal. The kolams performed in the padayani are Ganapathi
Kolam, Kuthira, Bhairavi, Sundara Yakshi, Araki Yakshi,
Marutha, Pakshi, Kalamadan and Kalan Kolam.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Padayani
• Choottu Kathikkal
• Adavi
• Ganapathihomam
• Kolamthullal
• Thiruvathira songs
• Cultural programmes
• Valiya Padayani
• Deeparadhana
• Procession
• Velayum Vilakkum
• Cultural Programmes
Temple Location
📍 Sree Mahabhadrakali Temple , Kottangal - 686547, Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Kottangal - 450 m
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Kottangal Temple Bus Stop - 200m
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvalla Railway Station - 28 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 106 Km
Contact
📞 0469 269 6503
