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'''Valliyoorkkavu''' is an ancient Bhagavathy temple located near [[Mananthavady]] in the [[Wayanad]] district.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Valliyoorkkavu Arattu festival - a festival by the Tribals of Wayanad {{!}} Hindu Temple Festivals - Kerala|url=http://www.keralaculture.org/|website=www.keralaculture.org|language=en|access-date=2020-05-07}}</ref> The temple is for Goddess Durga as its presiding deity in three forms namely: Vana Durga, Bhadrakali, and Jala Durga.<br />
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[[File:Valliyoorkkavu Temple2016.jpg|thumb|Valliyoorkkavu Temple]]<br />
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The idol of the temple is believed to be self-manifested and the annual festival falls in the month of March and will last for 14 days. It is a major event and thousands of people from all over the place takes part in this biggest event.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Temples in Mananthavady - Valliyoorkkavu Bhagavathi Temple|url=http://keralatemples.info/temple/valliyoorkkavu-bhagavathi-temple/166|website=keralatemples.info|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-07}}</ref><br />
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The temple has many numerous rituals held during the festival include the ''oppana varavu'', a procession from Cheramkode Bhagavathy temple at [[Kallody]] near Mananthavady and Adiyaras, a procession with tender coconut for abhishekam (ablution) marks the arattu of Valliyooramma. The festival concluded when the oppana varavu returns to Cheramkode Bhagavathy temple after the rudhirakkolam, a symbolic fight between Goddess and the demon king, Darika, in which the Bhagavathy wins. <br />
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The festival is very important for the tribal people of Wayanad. The traditional ritual of '''''Kalamezhuthu''''' is performed during the nights of the festival. On the final day, the array of folk art forms are presented. The dances are performed by the local tribes with native percussion instruments, which is a major attraction. Also, the scenic beauty of the place with hillocks and the Kabani River is worth seeing.<br />
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==Transportation==<br />
Valliyoorkkavu can be accessed from [[Mananthavady]] or [[Kalpetta]]. The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to [[Kannur]] and [[Thalassery]]. The Thamarassery ghat road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The [[Kuttiady]] ghat road connects [[Vatakara]] with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and [[Iritty]] with Mananthavady. The road from [[Nilambur]] to [[Ooty]] also connects Wayanad through the village of [[Meppadi]].<br />
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The nearest railway station is at Mysore 115&nbsp;km.<br />
The nearest airports are [[Kozhikode International Airport]]-120&nbsp;km, [[Bengaluru International Airport]]-290&nbsp;km and [[Kannur International Airport]] 58&nbsp;km.<br />
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==Image gallery==<br />
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File:Valliyoorkkavu temple.jpg|Vallyoorkkavu Temple<br />
File:Valliyoorkkavu temple wayanad.jpg|Temple in 2015<br />
File:Paddy fields Valliyoorkavu Wayanad 3.jpg|Koyileri Village<br />
File:Kabini River.jpg|Kabini River<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Kattikkulam, Wayanad|Kattikkulam]]<br />
* [[Thirunelly]]<br />
* [[Mananthavady]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Wayanad district}}<br />
[[Category:Mananthavady Area]]<br />
[[Category:Hindu temples in Wayanad district]]<br />
[[Category:Durga temples]]<br />
[[Category:Devi temples in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Bhagavathi temples in Kerala]]<br />
{{Hindu temples in Kerala}}<br />
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