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Nemmara

India / Kerala / Chittur /
Nemmara is a village in Palakkad district of the state of Kerala in India. Nemmara and Vallangi form the two parts of this village.It is situated on the Trissur Pollachi route.Nemmara is the entry point to Nelliampathi, which is situated 30 km away.


Nemmara is well known for its 'Vela' festival, known as Nemmara-Vallangi Vela. Equalling the famous 'Trissur Pooram', it is celebrated in the villages of the Palakkad district in summer after the rice is harvested.The Vela falls on the 20th day of 'Meenam', the month in the Malayalam calendar, which falls on the second or third of April. The two competing groups, Nemmara and Vallangi, have their own temples plus a common temple, Nellikkulangara, wherey congregate for this festival.Nemmara starts its Vela from the Mannattu Muthi temple and Vallangi from the Siva temple.Another attraction of the festival is the 'Aana Pandal', an arch-like structure where the caparisoned elephants remain for some time. This arch is decorated with coloured electric lamps, which give different patterns of light, when switched on.



The finale of the festival is a display of fireworks. It is a magnificent show, as both sides strive to outdo each other. New techniques are tried every year to bring out the best performance. The quality and quantity of the fireworks are discussed by the people for many days after the event and is said to match those seen at the Trichur Pooram festival.
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Coordinates:   10°35'27"N   76°35'50"E

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  • dineshpapu
    Nemmara is a village in Palakkad district of the state of Kerala in India.It is situated on the Trissur Pollachi route.Nemmara is well known for its 'Vela' festival, known as Nemmara-Vallangi Vela. Equalling the famous 'Trissur Pooram', it is celebrated in the villages of the Palakkad district in summer after the rice is harvested.The festival attracts people from the immediate area as well as the neighbouring districts of Trissur, Malappuram and Tamil Nadu, in addition to foreign tourists. TV channels broadcast the festival live. The Vela falls on the 20th day of 'Meenam', the month in the Malayalam calendar, which falls on the second or third of April.The two competing groups, Nemmara and Vallangi, have their own temples plus a common temple, Nellikkulangara, wherey congregate for this festival.The finale of the festival is a display of fireworks. It is a magnificent show, as both sides strive to outdo each other. New techniques are tried every year to bring out the best performance. The quality and quantity of the fireworks are discussed by the people for many days after the event and is said to match those seen at the Trichur Pooram festival.
  • Arun Naganathan
    The Mangalam pickles at old village , nemmara run by Soubhagya mami is excellent especially the VEPILAKATTI is mouth watering
  • arun (guest)
    MANGALAM JACK FRUIT JAM , TENDER MANGO , PORUVALANGA , MAHANI PICKLE , CHAMANTHI PODI , SAMBAR PODI , RICE PAPPADAM , KONDATTAM ETC ARE SPECIALITIES OF MANGALAM PICKLES OTHER THAN THE VEPILAKATTI WHICH IS THEIR TRADE MARK PRODUCT
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