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The '''Vairankode Festival''' ({{langx|ml|വൈരങ്കോട് വേല}}, {{lang|ml|വൈരങ്കോട് തീയാട്ടുൽസവം}}), also known as '''Vairankode Vela''' or '''Vairankode Theeyattulsavam''', is an annual celebration held at the Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple near [[Tirunavaya|Thirunavaya]] in the Malappuram district, Kerala. It is dedicated to the goddess [[Bhadrakali|Bhadra Kaali]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Culture of Malappuram, Popular Festivals in Malappuram |url=https://www.malappuramonline.in/city-guide/culture-of-malappuram |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=www.malappuramonline.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=2009-02-10 |title=10.1063/1.3046290.1 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3046290.1 |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=Default Digital Object Group|doi=10.1063/1.3046290.1 |url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-17 |title=തീയാട്ടുത്സവത്തിന് വൈരങ്കോട് ഒരുങ്ങി |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.9334003 |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=Newspaper |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Culture of Malappuram, Popular Festivals in Malappuram |url=https://www.malappuramonline.in/city-guide/culture-of-malappuram |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=www.malappuramonline.in}}</ref><ref name="manoramaonline_2022-02-19">{{Cite web |title=കാർഷിക സംസ്കൃതിയുടെ ഓർമപ്പെടുത്തലായി വൈരങ്കോട് വലിയ തീയാട്ടുത്സവം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/malappuram/2022/02/19/malappuram-vairankode-theeyattu-festival.html |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}</ref><ref>https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/malappuram/--932451</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last1=P. A. First Grade College, Affiliated to Mangalore University, Karnataka. |last2=Panikker |first2=Meena J. |date=2020-07-14 |title=Katala vesa: On Revisiting the Hunter |url=http://rupkatha.com/v12n404/ |journal=Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities |volume=12 |issue=4 |doi=10.21659/rupkatha.v12n4.04|doi-access=free }}</ref>
The '''Vairankode Festival''' ({{langx|ml|വൈരങ്കോട് വേല}}, {{lang|ml|വൈരങ്കോട് തീയാട്ടുൽസവം}}), also known as '''Vairankode Vela''' or '''Vairankode Theeyattulsavam''', is an annual celebration held at the Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple near [[Tirunavaya|Thirunavaya]] in the Malappuram district, Kerala. It is dedicated to the goddess [[Bhadrakali|Bhadra Kaali]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Culture of Malappuram, Popular Festivals in Malappuram |url=https://www.malappuramonline.in/city-guide/culture-of-malappuram |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=www.malappuramonline.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=2009-02-10 |title=10.1063/1.3046290.1 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3046290.1 |access-date=2024-01-17 |website=Default Digital Object Group|doi=10.1063/1.3046290.1 |url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-17 |title=തീയാട്ടുത്സവത്തിന് വൈരങ്കോട് ഒരുങ്ങി |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.9334003 |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=Newspaper |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Culture of Malappuram, Popular Festivals in Malappuram |url=https://www.malappuramonline.in/city-guide/culture-of-malappuram |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=www.malappuramonline.in}}</ref><ref name="manoramaonline_2022-02-19">{{Cite web |title=കാർഷിക സംസ്കൃതിയുടെ ഓർമപ്പെടുത്തലായി വൈരങ്കോട് വലിയ തീയാട്ടുത്സവം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/malappuram/2022/02/19/malappuram-vairankode-theeyattu-festival.html |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=www.manoramaonline.com |language=ml}}</ref><ref>https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/malappuram/--932451</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last1=P. A. First Grade College, Affiliated to Mangalore University, Karnataka. |last2=Panikker |first2=Meena J. |date=2020-07-14 |title=Katala vesa: On Revisiting the Hunter |url=http://rupkatha.com/v12n404/ |journal=Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities |volume=12 |issue=4 |doi=10.21659/rupkatha.v12n4.04|doi-access=free }}</ref>
=== '''Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple''' ===
Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple (alternatively Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple) is a [[Hindu temple]] at [[Vairankode]], Malappuram District, Kerala state, India. The presiding deity is goddess Bhadra Kaali, a form of Lord Rama and Vishnu Deva. It's believed that the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathy, Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in Kerala.
Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in Kerala. The deity here is goddess Bhadra Kaali. Vairankode Temple was constructed by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal about 1500 years ago. It's believed that the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathy crossed the Bharathappuzha river and reached Azhvanchery mana and they placed Bhagavathy at Vairankode. Azhvanchery Thamprakkal, the supreme authority of the temple, do not enter the temple due to historical reasons. Devotees offer various poojas and rituals to the goddess for protection and to remove obstacles in life. Common offerings include Pushpanjali and Thrikala Pooja.
==== '''Deity and Worship''' ====
* '''Main Deity''': The principal deity of the temple is Goddess '''Bhadrakali'''.
* '''Sub-Deities''':  The temple also has shrines for other deities, including Sree Rudhirappan
==== '''Architecture''' ====
The temple's architecture is a classic example of the traditional '''Kerala architectural style''', which is characterized by its use of wood, sloped roofs, and intricate carvings. The temple grounds are often decorated with traditional elements like plantain and coconut leaves during festivals.


==Festival==
==Festival==

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Vairankode Vela
വൈരങ്കോട് വേല
StatusActive
Begins16 February 2027 (Tuesday)
Ends19 February 2027 (Friday)
FrequencyOnce every year
VenueVairankode Bhagavathy Temple
Location(s)Vairankode, Tirur
Coordinates10°53′11″N 75°58′34″E / 10.886454°N 75.976120°E / 10.886454; 75.976120
CountryIndia
FounderAzhvanchery Thamprakkal
Most recent19 February 2027
Previous eventFebruary 2024
Next event19 February 2027 / 9 Kumbham
ActivityTemple festival, Melam, Poothan, Thira, Kattalan, Pulikali, Eratta Kaala, Theyyam, Karinkali[clarification needed]
Patron(s)Azhvanchery Thamprakka
Organised byVairankode Bhagavathy Devaswom
SponsorMalabar Devaswom Board
Summer
The annual festival in the shrine is observed in the Kumbham month (February in the Gregorian calendar).

The Vairankode Festival (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., വൈരങ്കോട് തീയാട്ടുൽസവം), also known as Vairankode Vela or Vairankode Theeyattulsavam, is an annual celebration held at the Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple near Thirunavaya in the Malappuram district, Kerala. It is dedicated to the goddess Bhadra Kaali.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple

Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple (alternatively Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple) is a Hindu temple at Vairankode, Malappuram District, Kerala state, India. The presiding deity is goddess Bhadra Kaali, a form of Lord Rama and Vishnu Deva. It's believed that the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathy, Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in Kerala.

Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest Bhadrakaali temples in Kerala. The deity here is goddess Bhadra Kaali. Vairankode Temple was constructed by Azhvanchery Thamprakkal about 1500 years ago. It's believed that the sister of Kodungallur Bhagavathy crossed the Bharathappuzha river and reached Azhvanchery mana and they placed Bhagavathy at Vairankode. Azhvanchery Thamprakkal, the supreme authority of the temple, do not enter the temple due to historical reasons. Devotees offer various poojas and rituals to the goddess for protection and to remove obstacles in life. Common offerings include Pushpanjali and Thrikala Pooja.

Deity and Worship

  • Main Deity: The principal deity of the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali.
  • Sub-Deities: The temple also has shrines for other deities, including Sree Rudhirappan

Architecture

The temple's architecture is a classic example of the traditional Kerala architectural style, which is characterized by its use of wood, sloped roofs, and intricate carvings. The temple grounds are often decorated with traditional elements like plantain and coconut leaves during festivals.

Festival

'Marammuri', the beginning of the temple festival, takes place only with the permission of the Koima[clarification needed] of the Thamprakkal. The Koima then supervises all the ceremonies related to the temple festival and conducts the Ariyalav[clarification needed] as part of the closing ceremony of the festival. Athavanad, the main flag- beavered (കൊടിവരവ് kodivarau) of the Vairankode festival, depart for Vairankode after receiving the blessings of Azhvanchery Mana floats (വരവ് varavu) and Thamprakkal.[8][5][9][10][11][12]

Cultural influences

The temple is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

References

  1. ↑ "Culture of Malappuram, Popular Festivals in Malappuram". www.malappuramonline.in. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "10.1063/1.3046290.1". Default Digital Object Group. 10 February 2009. doi:10.1063/1.3046290.1. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "തീയാട്ടുത്സവത്തിന് വൈരങ്കോട് ഒരുങ്ങി". Newspaper. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "Culture of Malappuram, Popular Festivals in Malappuram". www.malappuramonline.in. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "കാർഷിക സംസ്കൃതിയുടെ ഓർമപ്പെടുത്തലായി വൈരങ്കോട് വലിയ തീയാട്ടുത്സവം". www.manoramaonline.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  6. ↑ https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/malappuram/--932451
  7. ↑ P. A. First Grade College, Affiliated to Mangalore University, Karnataka.; Panikker, Meena J. (14 July 2020). "Katala vesa: On Revisiting the Hunter". Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities. 12 (4). doi:10.21659/rupkatha.v12n4.04.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ "Thrissur1RegiGU13G6V0U3jpgjpg". The Hindu. 15 January 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  9. ↑ "വൈരങ്കോട് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വലിയ തിയ്യാട്ട്;പ്രാദേശിക അവധി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു". malabarinews.com. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  10. ↑ "കാളക്കല്യാണം കഴിഞ്ഞു : ഇനി തട്ടകത്തിലേക്ക്". Newspaper. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  11. ↑ https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.8299411
  12. ↑ Staff Reporter (23 September 2019). "Goa CM visits Malappuram temples". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  13. ↑ "വലിയ തീയാട്ട്ഉത്സവം ഇന്ന്". Newspaper. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  14. ↑ "വർണക്കാഴ്ചയൊരുക്കി വൈരങ്കോട് തീയാട്ട്". Newspaper. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  15. ↑ "വൈരങ്കോട് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വലിയ തിയ്യാട്ട്;പ്രാദേശിക അവധി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു". malabarinews.com. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  16. ↑ "തീയാട്ടുത്സവത്തിന് വൈരങ്കോട് ഒരുങ്ങി". Newspaper. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  17. ↑ "വൈരങ്കോട് ചെറിയ തീയാട്ടുത്സവം ഇന്ന്". Newspaper. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  18. ↑ "വൈരങ്കോട് ചെറിയ തീയാട്ടുത്സവം ഇന്ന്". Newspaper. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  19. ↑ "കയ്യിൽ അമ്പുംവില്ലും; തലയിൽ വർണക്കടലാസിൽ തീർത്ത തൊപ്പി: കാട്ടാളവേഷം ധരിച്ച് അനുഗ്രഹംതേടി കുട്ടിക്കൂട്ടം". www.manoramaonline.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  20. ↑ "കയ്യിൽ അമ്പുംവില്ലും; തലയിൽ വർണക്കടലാസിൽ തീർത്ത തൊപ്പി: കാട്ടാളവേഷം ധരിച്ച് അനുഗ്രഹംതേടി കുട്ടിക്കൂട്ടം". www.manoramaonline.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 23 February 2024.


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