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Paliya Ulsavam at Kumaly: Celebrating PalichiyammaÂ
Paliya Ulsavam is the annual festival of the Paliyar community in Kerala, held every April. Rooted in forest traditions and ancestral worship, the festival today blends temple rituals with cultural expressions like Kummi-adi and Paliya Nritham. From the sacred pilgrimage to Kalluveriyar to votive offerings such as Mulapayaru, Maavilakku, and Theechatti, the celebration reflects the community’s deep faith, resilience, and collective identity.
Chakkupallam’s Paliya Ulsavam: Tradition, Adaptation, and Collective Faith
At Chakkupallam in Idukki, the Paliyar community comes together each April to celebrate Paliya Ulsavam, their annual harvest-season festival at their newly built Sree Badrakaliyamman Temple.
Pongal: A Celebration of Mannan Deities
Among the various cultural celebrations of the Mannan community, Pongal stands out as a significant and spiritually rooted annual...
Meenoottu : Fish, Prophecy & The Mannan King
Each year, the Mannan tribal community gathers for Meenoottu —a sacred river-based ritual that seeks protection from disease and...
Kalaavoottu: A Festival of Togetherness, Tribute, and Tradition
In Kerala, Mannan community comes together each year to celebrate Kalaavoottu  — also known as Kalaayoottu  — a vibrant festival that...
Payayil Iruthal: A Ritual of Grief, Memory, and Healing in the MannanCommunity
Among the many rich and diverse traditions of Mannan community of Kerala, Payayil Iruthal (also Payel Iruthal) stands out as a deeply...
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