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Rakkappan Swami Shri Chathan Seva – Vishnumaya Temple Akampadam, Nenmara
2026-02-08 17:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
Rakkappan Swami Shri Chathan Seva Madam, located at Shri Vishnumaya Temple, Akampadam, near Nenmara in Palakkad district, Kerala, is a spiritually significant center dedicated to Chathan and Vishnumaya worship. The Seva Madam plays a vital role in organizing powerful ritual events, traditional sevas, and temple ceremonies rooted in ancient Kerala tantric and folk traditions.
These events attract devotees seeking protection, prosperity, spiritual healing, and ancestral blessings, making the temple an important religious destination in the Nenmara region.
Spiritual & Cultural Significance

Dedicated to Rakkappan Swami, a revered form of Shri Chathan

Closely associated with Vishnumaya worship, popular in Palakkad and central Kerala

Known for powerful ritual practices believed to remove obstacles and negative influences

Preserves traditional Kerala ritual heritage

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Kalpathy Ratholsavam Palakkad
2026-11-14 - 2026-11-16 | Kalpathy, Palakkad, Kalpathy, Palakkad, Kerala, Palakkad, Kerala, 678003, India
Kalpathy Ratholsavam Palakkad is a famous annual chariot festival held at the Kalpathy Viswanatha Swamy Temple in Kalpathy, Palakkad, Kerala. The festival is celebrated in honor of Lord Siva and involves the grand procession of decorated temple chariots (rathams) through the streets. It typically takes place in the Malayalam month of Vrischikam (November), drawing devotees and tourists alike.
Key Highlights:

Historical Significance: The festival has been celebrated for more than 700 years and is one of the oldest and most prominent temple festivals in Kerala.
Chariot Procession: The main attraction is the ceremonial pulling of the giant chariots carrying the deities through the streets. Devotees participate in pulling the rathams with great enthusiasm.
Vedantic Chanting: The festival is known for the Vedic recitals and rituals performed during the event, contributing to its spiritual atmosphere.
Cultural Fusion: Kalpathy is known as the ‘Varanasi of the South’ due to its Brahmin settlements and cultural heritage. The festival brings together both Tamil Brahmin and local traditions.

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