Kannambra Vela

The Kannambra - Rishinarada Mangalam Vela, held at the Sree Kurumba Temple in Palakkad, is a captivating visual spectacle and the grand finale of the summer festivals in the Palakkad-Thrissur region. Often referred to as 'Chakka Vela,' this festival is intimately linked to a story about the harvest of jackfruits and mangoes.

During the festival, two competing groups, the Kannambra Desam and Rishinarada Mangalam Desam (desam means region), lead the festivities. A significant highlight of the festival is the grand elephant pageantry, which includes a colorful procession known as Vaalum Chilambum Ezhunnallathu, starting from the Sree Kurumba Temple and culminating at Rishinarada Mangalam Mannam, symbolizing the arrival of the Goddess. The Eedu Vedi, a midday fireworks display, is another major attraction.