Pezhum Thuruthu Devi Temple festiva is observed annually in
Makaram month. Pezhum Thuruthu Bhadra Bhagavathy Temple is located near Kollam
in Kerala. Pezhum Thuruthu Devi Temple Festival 2016 date is January 22.
The shrine is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut
leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights.
The annual festival is noted for various rituals.
Caparisoned elephants, melam, fireworks and sheevali are
part of the festival.
Traditional performing arts, music and dance are staged
during the period.
Hundreds of people arrive on the day to witness various
rituals and festivities.
The utsava murti of the deity is taken out of the shrine for
ritual bathing on the final day. Caparisoned elephants and melam are part of
the ritual.