The Day's Functions
The itinerary is as follows:-
- 06:30: The Bhagavathy returns from the town of Arattupuzha.
- 09:30:Ceremonial reception of the deity.
- 18:00:Lamp-lighting ceremony and nadaswara recitals.
- 19:00: Panchavadyam with five elephants.
- 22:00 : Bhagavathy deity is led in procession outside the sanctum sanctorum with the accompaniment of valia pani orchestra. The Bhagavathy idol is then hoisted atop a huge tusker which is joined by four others. This is followed by elaborate recitations, on various instruments including Keli, kombu pattu and Kuzhal Pattu.
- 00:00: The illustrious Panchari melam is performed by Kerala's most renowned percussion experts. They are joined in this effort by as many as 100 artistes on the chenda, ilathalam, kombu and kuzhal. Besides the presiding deity of Edakkunni temple, four deities from nearby temples join the Bhagavathy. They are Thaikatusserry, Chakkamkulangara, Namkulam, and Chittachatakudam. The melam lasting nearly five hours culminates with a brief but vibrant display of fireworks.
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