Kadammanitta Devi Temple
At Kadamanitta Devi Temple, the annual ten-day Padayani performances take place in April or May. The District Administration describes Padayani as a ritual dance; Kerala Tourism explains that performers wear masks and headpieces called kolams representing figures in the art form.
Recorded features
Padayani festival
Ten-day performances
Recorded activities
Attend the annual festival
Watch Padayani performances
Information status
Status: UnverifiedInformation last verified: October 2026Source: Pathanamthitta District Administration: Culture & HeritageSources:
- Government source: Pathanamthitta District Administration: Culture & Heritage Names Kadamanitta Devi Temple and describes ten-day Padayani performances held with the annual festival in April or May.
- Tourism authority: Kerala Tourism: Padayani Lists Kadammanitta Bhagavathy Temple in Pathanamthitta as a place to watch Padayani and describes its masked headpieces as kolams; spelling varies from the District Administration source.