Overview
About the event
The Pattambi Nercha is an annual feast celebrated at the Pattambi Mosque
in the Palakkad district of Kerala. This grand event, held in memory of
Aloor Valiya Pookunjikoya Thangal, a revered Muslim saint from the
Malabar region, transforms the entire town of Pattambi into a vibrant
spectacle of colors, lights, and sounds. The festival is a significant
cultural and religious event that draws thousands of devotees and
visitors from various parts of the state.
Held every year, the Pattambi Nercha is marked by a series of elaborate rituals and festivities. The highlight of the festival is a colorful procession that features caparisoned elephants, decorated floats, and traditional musical ensembles such as the Panchavadyam and Thayambaka. The procession winds through the town, creating a festive atmosphere with its lively and rhythmic beats.
Held every year, the Pattambi Nercha is marked by a series of elaborate rituals and festivities. The highlight of the festival is a colorful procession that features caparisoned elephants, decorated floats, and traditional musical ensembles such as the Panchavadyam and Thayambaka. The procession winds through the town, creating a festive atmosphere with its lively and rhythmic beats.
