Event Date : 13 Dec,2006

The twelve-day festival of the temple is celebrated with classical dance and music performances. The Ashtami festivities are on the twelfth day. Cultural fare includes classical music and night-long Kathakali performances on eighth and ninth days. It is believed that Parasurama, the mythical founder of Kerala, built this temple. 'Kshetra Kalapeetam', a training centre for temple art forms, a temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya ( Lord Siva's son) at Udayanapuram, 3 km from Vaikom, famous for its wood carvings, stone sculptures and murals, are the major attractions nearby.

Getting there :
Nearest railway stations : Ernakulam, about 36 km towards north; Kottayam, about 40 km towards south.
Nearest airport : Cochin International Airport, about 56 km

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