പരമ്പരാഗത പടയണി പ്രകടനങ്ങളും ആചാരങ്ങളും സാംസ്കാരിക ആഘോഷങ്ങളും ഉൾക്കൊള്ളുന്ന മലയാള മാസമായ മീനത്തിൽ (മാർച്ച്-ഏപ്രിൽ) പത്തനംതിട്ടയിലെ പുതുക്കുളങ്ങര ദേവീക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ആഘോഷിക്കുന്ന 10 ദിവസത്തെ മഹത്തായ വാർഷിക ഉത്സവമാണ് ഓതറ പടയണി.
മീനഭരണി 2025 | ഒരിപ്പുറം ക്ഷേത്രം പത്തനംതിട്ട | Othera Padayani 2025 | Puthukulangara Devi Temple Pathanamthitta
According to Hindu Mythology evolution of Padayani is related to the birth of Kali .Once an Asura (Demon) named Darika delighted
Lord Brahma through his penance and gained blessings that, he would be killed only by a woman. Darika however started atrocities which even the Devas could not defend. On approaching Lord Shiva for help, the Lord created Kali to fight Darika. The fierce battle between Darika and an angry Kali culminated in Darika's end at the hands of Kali. Thee attempt by Shiva and his Bhoothaganas to pacify and delight Kaali are imitated as such in Padayani celebration. Kalamezhuthum Pattum, a unique ritual is still strictly conducted in Kaali temples in its own originality. Padayani is celebrated for the peace and prosperity of the village and its people.
Othera Padayani 2025 | Puthukulangara Devi Temple Pathanamthitta
The ten-day annual Othara Padayani at Puthukulangara
Devi Temple
highlights Padayani Mela - ritual art
performance every night, Kakarissi natakam, Pooppada
thullal, Bhairavi kolam etc. The most imposing of the
Padayani spectacle, the enormous headgear made of 1001
painted area nut fronds is a brilliant visual treat. On the last
day the deity is conceived in art in her fierce form. There are
many varieties of Kolam and Yakshi, Pakshi, Madan,
Martha, Kalan Kolam (Kalari), Bhairavi etc
are all
performed here. 'Valia Kolam' which is a big size Bhairavi
Kolam (a fierce form of Bhadrakali Devi) and another giant
variety known as 'Chattathel Kolam', are also usually
manifested here on the last day of the festival. Chattathel
Kolam uses 1001 areca sheaths and cannot be carried on
the head but is pulled around the temple on hand carts and
displayed in the temple compound thereafter.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
• Padayani
• Kakkarissi drama
• Pooppada
• Kolamthullal
• special poojas
Temple Location
📍 Othera Puthukkulangara Devaswom, East Othera PO, Thiruvalla, Othera - 689546 Kerala.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town/ Landmark/ Junction: Chengannur Town - 4.4 Km
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Parumoottikkadavu Bus Stop - 1 Km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Chengannur Railway Station - 5 Km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport - 120 Km
Contact
📱 +91 94466 85641
