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The Vairankode Vela or Vairankode , ([[Malayalam]]: വൈരങ്കോട് വേല, വൈരങ്കോട് തീയാട്ടുൽസവം) is annual at the Vairankode [[| ]] in [[ , Kerala]]. | of .{{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 }}{{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}}{{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}}{{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}}https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/malappuram/–932451{{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 }} |
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==History==
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Sree [[Vairankode]] [[Bhagavati|Bhagavathi]] [[Temple]] (alternatively Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple) is a [[Hindu temple]] at [[Vairankode]], [[Malappuram district|Malappuram District]], [[Kerala|Kerala state]], [[India]]. The presiding deity is goddess [[Bhadrakali|Bhadra Kaali]], a form of Lord Rama and [[Vishnu|Vishnu Deva]]. Sree Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple is one of oldest [[Bhadrakali|Bhadrakaali]] [[Temple|temples]] in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=Keralakaumudi |title=God has no caste: Supreme Court |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1442653&u=god-has-no-caste-supreme-court-1442653 |access-date=2025-10-23 |website=Keralakaumudi Daily |language=en}}</ref>
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‘Marammuri’, the beginning of the temple festival, takes place only with the permission of the Koima of the [[Azhvanchery Thamprakkal|Thamprakkal]]. Koima then supervises all the ceremonies related to the temple festival and conducts the Ariyalav as part of the closing ceremony of the festival. [[Athavanad]], the main flag- beavered of the Vairankode festival, depart for [[Vairankode]] after receiving the blessings of Azhvanchery Thamprakkal ]] and [[ |]].{{Cite news |date=2024-01-15 |title=Thrissur1RegiGU13G6V0U3jpgjpg |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/ |access-date=2024-01-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |title=Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple – Vairankode |url=https://wikimapia.org/225669/Vairankode-Bhagavathy-Temple |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=wikimapia.org |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=വൈരങ്കോട് തീയാട്ടുത്സവത്തിന് മരംമുറിയോടെ നാളെ തുടക്കം |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.8319672 |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=Newspaper |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-02-22 |title=വൈരങ്കോട് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വലിയ തിയ്യാട്ട്;പ്രാദേശിക അവധി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു |url=https://malabarinews.com/news/vairangode-bhagavathy-temples-grand-festival-local-holiday-declared/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=malabarinews.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-02-23 |title=കാളക്കല്യാണം കഴിഞ്ഞു : ഇനി തട്ടകത്തിലേക്ക് |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.8337192 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Newspaper |language=en}}https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.8299411{{Cite news |author=Staff Reporter |date=2019-09-23 |title=Goa CM visits Malappuram temples |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/goa-cm-visits-malappuram-temples/article29493071.ece |access-date=2024-04-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}} |
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== A brief history ==
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[[Azhvanchery Thamprakkal]], the supreme authority of the [[Hindu temple|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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-14 |title=Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple supreme court |url=https://www.samakalikamalayalam.com/topic/sree-vairankode-bhagavathi-temple-supreme-court |access-date=2025-10-24 |website=Samakalika Malayalam – The New Indian Express |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Daily |first=Keralakaumudi |title=God has no caste: Supreme Court |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1442653&u=god-has-no-caste-supreme-court |access-date=2025-10-24 |website=Keralakaumudi Daily |language=en}}</ref>
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== Deity and Worship ==
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* ”'[[King of the gods|Main Deity]]”’: The principal deity of the temple is Goddess ”'[[Bhadrakali]]”’.
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* ”’Sub-Deities”’: The temple also has shrines for other deities, including Sree Rudhirappan
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== Architecture ==
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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.
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== Festival<small><sup><ref>{{Cite web |title=Valiya Theeyattu Festival at Vairankodu Bhagavathy Kshethram, Malappuram District {{!}} Welcome Kerala Online |url=https://welcomekeralaonline.com/religious-rituals/valiya-theeyattu-festival-vairankodu-bhagavathy-kshethram-malappuram-district |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=welcomekeralaonline.com |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=2024-01-18 |website=www.malappuramonline.in}}</ref></sup></small> ==
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=== [[Vairankode Vela]] or Theeyattulsavam ===
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The Vairankode Festival, also known as Vairankode Vela or Vairankode Theeyattulsavam, ([[Malayalam]]: വൈരങ്കോട് വേല, വൈരങ്കോട് തീയാട്ടുൽസവം) is a significant annual celebration held at the Vairankode [[ Bhagavati| Bhagavathy Temple]] in [[ Malappuram district]], [[Kerala]]. It’s dedicated to [[Bhadrakali| Goddess Bhadra Kaali]] and showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region.{{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 }}{{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}}{{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}}{{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}} {{cite web | url=https://www.madhyamam.com/kerala/local-news/malappuram/–932451 | title=വൈരങ്കോട് തിയ്യാട്ടുത്സവം ഇന്ന് തുടങ്ങും | Madhyamam | date=13 February 2022 }}{{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><ref>{{Cite news |last=Daily |first=Keralakaumudi |title=God has no caste: Supreme Court |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1442653&u=god-has-no-caste-supreme-court-1442653 |access-date=2025-09-23 |work=Keralakaumudi Daily |language=en-US}} |
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[[File:Vairankode vela.jpg|left|thumb|201x201px|Azhvanchery Thamprakkal offering blessings to a procession as part of the Vairankode Vela held at Sree Bhagavathi Temple]]
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The annual Festival is celebrated in the [[Malayalam calendar|Malayalam month]] of [[Kumbham]] (February). The festival begins on first Sunday of Kumbham month, begins with the ritual of Maram Muri, cutting a jackfruit tree for woods to prepare the fire of Kanalattam ritual. <ref>{{Cite web |title=കയ്യിൽ അമ്പുംവില്ലും; തലയിൽ വർണക്കടലാസിൽ തീർത്ത തൊപ്പി: കാട്ടാളവേഷം ധരിച്ച് അനുഗ്രഹംതേടി കുട്ടിക്കൂട്ടം |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/malappuram/2024/02/21/vairankode-bhagavathi-temple-theeyattu-festival.html |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=കയ്യിൽ അമ്പുംവില്ലും; തലയിൽ വർണക്കടലാസിൽ തീർത്ത തൊപ്പി: കാട്ടാളവേഷം ധരിച്ച് അനുഗ്രഹംതേടി കുട്ടിക്കൂട്ടം |language=ml}}</ref>
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[[File:वैरानकोड़े उत्सव.jpg|left|frameless|182x182px|”’Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple”’]]
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[[File:Vairankode theeyattulsavam.jpg|thumb|239x239px|Vairankode Vela]]
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The [[Azhvanchery Thamprakkal]] Does not enter the Vairankode temple. The responsibility for temple affairs lies with the Koima (principalities) appointed by the Tambras. ‘Marammuri’, the beginning of the [[Temple festivals of Kerala|temple festival ]], takes place only with the permission of the Koima of the [[Azhvanchery Thamprakkal|Thamprakkal]]. Koima then supervises all the ceremonies related to the temple festival and conducts the Ariyalav as part of the closing ceremony of the festival. [[Athavanad]], the main flag- beavered of the Vairankode festival, depart for [[Vairankode]] after receiving the blessings of Azhvanchery Mana floats and Thamprakkal . Cheriya Theeyattu, will be held on the third day and the 6th day celebration is called Valiya Theeyattu. On both these days, procession of various folk art forms like [[Poothan and Thira|Poothan]] ,Thira, Kattalan, [[Puli Kali|Pulikali]] from nearby villages and places are the major attraction. [[ Pooram|Eratta Kaala]], the decorated effigies of bullocks is another highlight of the festival. The Kanalattam ritual, during which members of the forward caste walk across fire, is set to occur at midnight on the last day of the festival. The event at Vairankode [[List of Hindu temples in Kerala| Temple]] attracts thousands of participants from various castes and religions. Festival Place transforms into a lively marketplace, showcasing a diverse range of products, including local produce, pottery, bamboo and palm crafts, decorative items, fresh vegetables, savory snacks, children’s toys, candies, and assorted sweets. A significant attraction of the festival is the vibrant freshwater fish market, drawing fishermen from both nearby and far-off regions to present their latest catches. This cultural event fosters connections among attendees at Festival Place. ”’A notable difference from many other temple festivals in Kerala is that the Vairankode Vela does not feature [[elephant]] processions.”’{{Cite news |date=2024-01-15 |title=Thrissur1RegiGU13G6V0U3jpgjpg |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/ |access-date=2024-01-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |title=Vairankode Bhagavathy Temple – Vairankode |url=https://wikimapia.org/225669/Vairankode-Bhagavathy-Temple |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=wikimapia.org |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=വൈരങ്കോട് തീയാട്ടുത്സവത്തിന് മരംമുറിയോടെ നാളെ തുടക്കം |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.8319672 |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=Newspaper |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-02-22 |title=വൈരങ്കോട് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വലിയ തിയ്യാട്ട്;പ്രാദേശിക അവധി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു |url=https://malabarinews.com/news/vairangode-bhagavathy-temples-grand-festival-local-holiday-declared/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=malabarinews.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-02-23 |title=കാളക്കല്യാണം കഴിഞ്ഞു : ഇനി തട്ടകത്തിലേക്ക് |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.8337192 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Newspaper |language=en}} {{cite web | url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.8299411 | title=വൈരങ്കോട് ഭഗവതീക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വലിയ തീയാട്ടിന് ഒരുക്കമായി | date=10 February 2023 }}{{Cite news |author=Staff Reporter |date=2019-09-23 |title=Goa CM visits Malappuram temples |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/goa-cm-visits-malappuram-temples/article29493071.ece |access-date=2024-04-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=വൈരങ്കോട് വലിയ തീയാട്ടുത്സവം: ഗതാഗതനിയന്ത്രണം, അവധി |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/malappuram/2025/02/21/tirur-theyyam-traffic-festival-restrictions.html |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=വൈരങ്കോട് വലിയ തീയാട്ടുത്സവം: ഗതാഗതനിയന്ത്രണം, അവധി |language=ml}} |
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==Cultural influences==
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The temple is traditionally decorated with plantain, coconut leaves, flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and lights.The theatre will provide the audience with a memorable experience, exhibiting the beauty of [[Kerala|Kerala’s]] rural village temple [[Temple festivals of Kerala|festivals]] together with a peek of the rural people’s passions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-20 |title=വൈരങ്കോട് ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ ലക്ഷാർച്ചന നാളെമുതൽ |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/news-1.10850338 |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=Newspaper |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-20 |title=വൈരങ്കോട് വലിയ തീയാട്ടിനോടനുബന്ധിച്ച് പ്രദേശത്ത് ഗതാഗത നിയന്ത്രണം |url=https://malabarinews.com/news/traffic-restrictions-in-the-area-due-to-the-large-fire-at-vairangode/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |website=malabarinews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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== Kattala vesham<small><sup><ref>{{Cite web |title=Indigenous Studies – Page 5 – Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities |url=https://rupkatha.com/category/indigenous-studies/page/5/ |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=rupkatha.com |language=en-US}}</ref></sup></small> ==
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It is a performance in which individuals, typically during the Vairankode Vela festival, dress up as the mythical hunter (”’kattalan”’) as a traditional folk offering.{{Cite news |date=2024-02-23 |title=Thrissur1RegiGU13G6V0U3jpgjpg |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web |date=2024-02-22 |title=വലിയ തീയാട്ട്ഉത്സവം ഇന്ന് |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.9348237 |access-date=2024-02-26 |website=Newspaper |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-02-23 |title=വർണക്കാഴ്ചയൊരുക്കി വൈരങ്കോട് തീയാട്ട് |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.9351080 |access-date=2024-02-26 |website=Newspaper |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-02-22 |title=വൈരങ്കോട് ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ വലിയ തിയ്യാട്ട്;പ്രാദേശിക അവധി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു |url=https://malabarinews.com/news/vairangode-bhagavathy-temples-grand-festival-local-holiday-declared/ |access-date=2024-02-26 |website=malabarinews.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2024-02-17 |title=തീയാട്ടുത്സവത്തിന് വൈരങ്കോട് ഒരുങ്ങി |url=https://newspaper.mathrubhumi.com/malappuram/news/malappuram-1.9334003 |access-date=2024-02-26 |website=Newspaper |language=en}} |
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[[File:Kattalan.jpg|thumb|200x200px|The artificial caps of the kattala vesham at Vairankode vela. This photo is taken during the festival<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indigenous Studies – Page 5 – Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities |url=https://rupkatha.com/category/indigenous-studies/page/5/ |access-date=2025-10-28 |website=rupkatha.com |language=en-US}}</ref>|border|left]]
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== External links ==
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[[File:The dark clothing worn by the Vedan during the Vairankode vela.jpg|thumb|202x202px|The dark clothing worn by the Vedan during the Vairankode vela]]
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* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sree+Vairankode+Bhagavathi+Temple/@10.8868782,75.9764324,205m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m12!1m5!3m4!2zMTDCsDUzJzEzLjEiTiA3NcKwNTgnMzUuMSJF!8m2!3d10.8869582!4d75.9764156!3m5!1s0x3ba7b13a55555555:0x5b23a5744ad2b930!8m2!3d10.8867264!4d75.9763512!16s%2Fg%2F11b6qr72f9?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Sree Vairankode Bhagavathi Temple]
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[[File:Vairankde vela.jpg|thumb|298x298px|Eratta Kaala at Vairankode Festival ]]
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* [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vairankode/@10.8865426,75.9737508,1196m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m10!1m2!2m1!1svairankode+festival!3m6!1s0x3ba7b100584eb92d:0x685708ef204a2b2!8m2!3d10.8863589!4d75.9763002!15sChN2YWlyYW5rb2RlIGZlc3RpdmFskgEIZmVzdGl2YWzgAQA!16s%2Fg%2F11lnnrvs7_?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D Vairankode]
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[[File:Vairankode vela23.jpg|left|thumb|231x231px|Kanalattam at Vairankode Festival]]
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