2021
Thalappoli Mahotsavam
2021 Paramara Temple Annual Festival
10Feb2021 – 15Feb2021
2021 Thalappoli Mahotsavam (Festival) SCHEDULE
COVID Restrictions: Strictly Enforced
All processions outside temple premiss are canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including Vadakkum Bhagam (North Side), Thekkumbhagam Bhagam (West Side) & all community Thalam processions from each side. Instead, ceremonies will be conducted inside the temple and restricted to poojas and a limited number of people. Thank you for your support and cooperation in promoting healthy behavior to reduce the spread of the SARS COVID 2 virus.
Paramara Temple administration follows strict guidelines issued by the city and state to conduct 2021 Thalappoli in a safe manner. The gathering is restricted to allow a safe distance between individuals. Masks are REQUIRED to enter temple premises at any time. If you have tested positive or have flu-like symptoms of COVID-19 or have come in contact with a primary or secondary contact of such individuals, kindly stay home and are restricted from attending any public events.
We thank your support and cooperation in promoting healthy behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19. Please follow the updated guidelines of the city – Gov of Kerala Guidelines
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Main Temple
Day 1 – 10Feb2021
1196 Makaram 28 – Wednesday
- 5:00 PM – Devi Mahatmyam Parayan (Recitation of Hindu text)
- 6:30 PM – Deeparadhana (Pooja)
- 6:45 PM – Pushpanjali (Pooja)
- 7:30 PM – Kodiyettam (Flag Ceremony – Beginning of 2021 Festival)
- 8:30 PM – Traditional Dance Programs
- 9:00 PM – Kodipurattu Vilakke (Procession with one elephant around the temple/ Flag pooja)
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Main Temple
Day 2 – 11Feb2021
1196 Makaram 29 – Thursday
- 8:00 AM – Shively (Pooja)
- 5:00 PM – Kaycha Shiveli (Procession with one elephant)
- 6:45 PM – Pushpabhishekam (Flower Ceremony/Pooja)
- 7:00 PM – Thiruvathira (Traditional Kerala Dance)
- 9:00 PM – Procession with one elephant
9:15 – 10:00
Main Temple
Day 3 – 12Feb2021
1196 Makaram 30 – Friday
- 8:00 AM – Shively (Pooja)
- 5:00 PM – Kaycha Shiveli (Procession with one elephant)
- 6:45 PM – Pushpabhishekam (Flower Ceremony/Pooja)
- 7:00 PM – Thayampaka (Unique Chenda (Traditional Drum) performance where the main player improvises rhythmically on the beats of half-a-dozen or a few more players. )
- 9:00 PM – Procession with one elephant
9:15 – 10:00
Main Temple
Day 4 – 13Feb2021
1196 Kumbha 1 – Saturday
- 8:00 AM – Shively (Pooja)
- 5:00 PM – Kaycha Shiveli (Procession with one elephant)
- 6:45 PM – Pushpabhishekam (Flower Ceremony/Pooja)
- 7:00 PM – Group Bhajan
- 9:00 PM – Procession with one elephant
9:15 – 10:00
Main Temple
Day 5 – 14Feb2021
Vadakkum Bhagam Thalappoli
(Thalappoli procession from the North Side)
1196 Kumbha 2 – Sunday
- 8:00 AM – Special Shively – Special Pooja accompanied by:
- Nadhaswaram (Double reed flute) performed by Sri Thirippur Devarajan & Team
- Chenda Melam – Performance lead by Kalamandalam Ratheesh & Team
- 5:30 PM – Pakal Pooram – Procession with one elephant at the main temple gopuram accompanied by:
- Major Set Panjavadyam (Orchestra performance with synchronized rhythm played on 5 traditional instruments each with 5-8 performers) *** Due to COVID19 safety protocols, #performers may be limited.
- Performed by Chottanikara Subhash Raman & Team
- Major Set Panjavadyam (Orchestra performance with synchronized rhythm played on 5 traditional instruments each with 5-8 performers) *** Due to COVID19 safety protocols, #performers may be limited.
- 10:00 PM – Thalappoli Ezunnalippu (Procession at the temple with three elephants and Chenda performance)
- 11:00 PM – Kalamezhuthum Pattum (A ritual art where the image of Devi is drawn with natural color powders. A traditional folksong, pooja, and processions are conducted as part of the ritual.) Performed by Sri Sreenivasan & Team.
9:15 – 10:00
Main Temple
Day 6 – 15Feb2021
Thekkumbhagam Bhagam Thalappoli
(Thalappoli procession from the West Side)
1196 Kumbha 3 – Monday
- 8:00 AM – Special Shively – Special Pooja accompanied by:
- Nadhaswaram (Double reed flute) performed by Sri Thirippur Devarajan & Team
- Chenda Melam – Performance lead by Chottanikara Mohanan Marar & Team
- 5:30 PM – Pakal Pooram – Procession with one elephant at the main temple gopuram accompanied by:
- Major Set Panjavadyam (Orchestra performance with synchronized rhythm played on 5 traditional instruments each with 5-8 performers) *** Due to COVID19 safety protocols, #performers may be limited.
- Performed by Kallipattu Gopi Marar & Team
- Major Set Panjavadyam (Orchestra performance with synchronized rhythm played on 5 traditional instruments each with 5-8 performers) *** Due to COVID19 safety protocols, #performers may be limited.
- 10:00 PM – Thalappoli Ezunnalippu (Procession at the temple with three elephants and Chenda performance)
- 11:00 PM – Kalamezhuthum Pattum (A ritual art where the image of Devi is drawn with natural color powders. A traditional folksong, pooja, and processions are conducted as part of the ritual.) Performed by Sri Sreenivasan & Team.
Upcoming Events
18Feb2021
7:30 PM – Kodiyirakke (Flag down ceremony: end of the 2021 festival)
24Feb2021
8:00 PM – Valiyaguruthi
30Mar2021
CHITHIRATHIRUNNAL
9:30 AM – Chantatam
