The ten-day long Padayani festival observed in Othera
Puthukulangara Devi Temple attracts thousands of Padayani enthusiasts. The
festival is organized annually from the Thiruvathira Nakshatra in Kumbham month
to Thiruvathira in Meena month. Puthukulangara Devi Temple Padayani Festival 2020 date is March 5 to April 1.
The padayani performed for the first 18 days are known as
Choottu Padayani.
The main attraction during the Padayani is the
Chattathekkolam. 1001 areca nut leaves are used in this Kolam and it is carried
around the temple.
Padayani, also referred as Padeni, is performed in honor of
Goddess Bhadrakali in important Devi Temples in Central Kerala.
Othera Puthukulangara Devi Temple is located around 5 km
from Chengannur.