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[[File:Valyannam1.jpg|right|thumb|381x381px|Neelamperoor Padayani]]<br />
'''Neelamperoor Padayani''' is a [[Padayani]] conducting in [[Neelamperoor Palli Bhagavathi Temple]] in [[Neelamperoor]], [[Alappuzha district]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is conducting on the ''pooram'' day after ''Thiruvonam'' in the month [[chingam]] for 16 days.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |title=Neelamperoor padayani |url=https://www.keralatourism.org/event/neelamperoor-padayani/43 |website=keralatourism.org |publisher=Department of tourism, [[Government of Kerala]] |accessdate=7 September 2019}}</ref><br />
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== Etymology ==<br />
The word Padayani means line of infantry. The name Padayani arrived due to the line formation of people like troops.<ref name="auto"/><br />
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== Mythology ==<br />
The mythology of Neelamperoor padayani lies with [[Cheraman Perumal myths]]. It is believed that it was started after the arrival of king Cheraman Perumal in Neelamperoor.<br />
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== History ==<br />
It is believed that this festival had the history of centuries. This consists the cultures of [[Hinduism]] and [[Buddhism]]. Chinese traveller [[Fa-Hien]] depicted that this festival resembles a festival of Buddhists in [[Patna]] in his travelogue.<br />
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==Rituals==<br />
Neelamperoor Padayani has some difference from other Padayani performances held in the temples in Kerala. The key feature of this festival is the procession of effigies. They include the figures of animals like [[swan]]s, [[elephant]]s, etc. and deities such as [[Bhima]], [[Ravana]], [[Yakshi]], etc. as an offering to the goddess. These decorated effigies shows the craftsmanship of artists in Kerala.<br />
The padayani begins in ''thiruvonam'' day and end with ''pooram'' day which is celebrated as the birthday of Bhagavathy (goddess). As per the rituals, the padayani is started with a symbolic sanction of Cheraman Perumal in the western side of Bhagavathy temple. Devotees march towards the monument of Perumal with lit torches of coconut leaves. This ritual longs for four days.<ref name=Rituals>{{cite web |title=Rituals of Padayani |url=https://www.keralatourism.org/padayani/festival-detail/neelamperoor-padayani/2 |website=www.keralatourism.org |publisher=Department of Tourism, [[Government of Kerala]] |accessdate=26 October 2019}}</ref><br />
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This days are followed by Kudapadayani which consists of floral decorations in umbrella made from the stems of coconut leaves. The next four days effigies made up of [[jackfruit]] leaves are offered to the deity. The last two days are of effigies of swan which is made up of plantain stems and slender leaves of coconut trees with ixora floral decorations. The highlight of the last day is 45 feet long swan effigy.<ref name=Rituals /><br />
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Thothakali, a rhythmic dance performed in front of the fire accompanied by drumbeats and traditional music is another part of Neelamperoor Padayani.<ref name=Rituals /><br />
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== Major ceremonies ==<br />
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* Chutteedal<br />
* Kudampooja kali<br />
* Anujnavangal<br />
* Thothakali<br />
* Thengamurikkal<br />
* Kudanirthu<br />
* Plavilanirthu<br />
* Makam Padayani<br />
* Pooram Padayani<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Kudampooja.jpg|Kudampooja kali<br />
File:Thotha.jpg|Thothakali<br />
File:Thengamuri.jpg|Thengamurikkal<br />
File:Plavila.jpg|Plavilanirthu<br />
File:Vela.JPg|Velakali<br />
File:Ampalakkotta.jpg|Ambalakkotta<br />
File:Padayanimain.jpg|Pooram Padayani<br />
</gallery><br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Festivals in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Rituals in Hindu worship]]</div>imported>Bri