Paddy fields in Nemmara village

Nemmara is a small village under Chittur Taluk in Palakkad district of Kerala state, India. It is famous for its festival known as Nemmara Vallangi Vela or simply Nemmara Vela. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 464 KB) Summary Pddy fields in Nemmara village Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 464 KB) Summary Pddy fields in Nemmara village Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Paddy has these meanings:- A paddy field, a field for cultivating rice or other semi-aquatic crops. ... Chittur is a small town in Palakkad district of kerala, south India. ... For the town with the same name, see Palakkad. ...   (IPA: ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Nemmara Vallengi Vela Nemmara Vela (festival) is famous for its fire works and the processions of richly caparisoned elephants its also known as Nellikkulangara Vela. ... Nemmara Vallengi Vela Nemmara Vela Nemmara, a small village in Kerala state in south India is known far and wide for its Vela festival known as Nemmara-Vallangi Vela. ...

Nemmara is a predominantly rural village, under the administration of Nemmara Grama Panchayat. Nemmara and Vallangi form the two parts of this village. This area was earlier under the Kochi kingdom before independence. It is situated on the Trissur Pollachi route. From here, one can go to Tamil Nadu via Kollengode and Govindapuram to reach the town of Pollachi. The district head quarter is 30 km away. Nemmara is the entry point to Nelliampathi, which is situated 30 km away. Pothundi Dam is 9 km from Nemmara on the way to Nelliampathi. Kochi ( ; Malayalam: []); formerly known as Cochin) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. ... Thrissur (Malayalam: തൃശു൪) is a city situated in the central part of Kerala state, India. ... Pollachi (in Tamil, பொள்ளாச்சி) is a city and a municipality in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Kollengode is a small village in Palakkad District of Kerala, south India. ... Govindapuram is a small village in Palakkad district of Kerala, India. ... Nelliampathi mountains Nelliampathi is a popular hill station 60 Km. ... Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi dam Pothundi There is a dam and park at Pothundi about 8Kms from Nemmara and 42 Kms from Palakkad. ...

The population is mostly Hindus, of castes like Ezhuthachan, Nair, Iyer, Ezhava, Chetty etc. There are some Muslims and Christians also. The major occupation is agriculture. The crops are paddy, vegetables, ginger and rubber. This article is about the Hindu religion; for other meanings of the word, see Hindu (disambiguation). ... Nair (Malayalam: നായര്) is the name of a Hindu warrior caste in the southern Indian state of Kerala. ... Iyer, Aiyer, Ayer, Ayyar, Ayyer (Tamil : ஐயர்) are last names used by a section of Tamil Brahmins (a priestly Hindu class / caste from India). ... Ezhava or Thiyya is the name of a prominent Hindu caste from Indias southern state of Kerala. ... The Chettiars also Chetty, Chetti, Setty, Chitty, Shetty and Shettigar is a title, commonly used by people of South Indian origin in India and abroad. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... This article is about the religous people known as Christians. ... Paddy has these meanings:- A paddy field, a field for cultivating rice or other semi-aquatic crops. ... Vegetables on a market Vegetable is a nutritional and culinary term denoting any part of a plant that is commonly consumed by humans as food, but is not regarded as a culinary fruit, nut, herb, spice, or grain. ... Binomial name Zingiber officinale Roscoe Though called a root, it is actually the rhizome of the monocotyledonous perennial plant Zingiber officinale. ... Latex being collected from a tapped rubber tree Rubber is an elastic hydrocarbon polymer which occurs as a milky colloidal suspension (known as latex) in the sap of several varieties of plants. ...

History

Heap of rice straw, usually seen in front of houses in Palakkad district.

The two villages of Nemmara and Vallangi were important trade centres in the past. In fact, the name Nemmara is belived to have been originated from the words 'Nai maariya ooru' meaning the place where ghee was traded. Its also believed that the name "Nemmara" or "Nenmara" originated from the words "Nenmaniyude Ara" which means "The Store Room of Rice". Since the village was originally full of paddy fields (nowadays they are slowly being converted to residential plots), the village was effectionatley called the stoarge place of rice for the Chittur Taluk. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 1247 KB) Summary Heap of rice straw, usually seen in front of houses in Palakkad district of Kerala, south India. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 1247 KB) Summary Heap of rice straw, usually seen in front of houses in Palakkad district of Kerala, south India. ... For the town with the same name, see Palakkad. ...

Famous festival in Nemmara

A typical fence made of bamboo usually seen in villages of Palakkad district.

Nemmara is known far and wide for its 'Vela' festival known as Nemmara-Vallangi Vela. Vela is a festival celebrated in the villages of Palakkad district in summer, after the harvests. The prominent crop in these areas is paddy. After harvest, the fields are empty and dry, and this is the time for Vela. Nemmara Vela is celebrated on a grand scale, equalling the famous 'Trissur Pooram'. The festival is believed to be the birthday of the presiding deity of the village temple or the memory of a major event like the killing of a demon by the goddess. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 1115 KB) Summary A typical fence made of bamboo usually seen in villages of Palakkad district in Kerala, south India. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 1115 KB) Summary A typical fence made of bamboo usually seen in villages of Palakkad district in Kerala, south India. ... Diversity Around 91 genera and 1,000 species Subtribes Arthrostylidiinae Arundinariinae Bambusinae Chusqueinae Guaduinae Melocanninae Nastinae Racemobambodinae Shibataeinae See the full Taxonomy of the Bambuseae. ... For the town with the same name, see Palakkad. ... ... Richly caparisoned elephants The Vadakkunathan Temple Thrissur Pooram is the most colourful temple festival of Kerala, Thrissur Pooram attracts large masses of devotees and spectators from all parts of the State and even outside. ...

The Vela falls on the 20th day of 'Meenam', the month in the Malayalam era (2nd or 3rd of April). The two competing groups, Nemmara and Vallangi have their own temples plus a common temple, Nellikkulangara, where the congregation of the two groups take place. The festivities start ten days earlier to the actual day of Vela, with the hoisting of flag in the respective temples. Natives are not supposed to leave the village once the flag hoisting is done. All the ten days, there will be some ritual in the night. Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ...

Nemmara starts its Vela from Mannattu Muthi temple and Vallangi from Siva temple. There will be 11 to 15 elephants each for the two groups. These elephants are decorated and along with the accompaniment of percussion instruments, they are paraded through the main thoroughfares of the town. In the evening, these groups reach Nellikulangara temple. There is a vast area of empty fields here, enough to accommodate a large crowd. This article is about the Hindu God. ...

The festival attracts a lot of people not only from the nearby areas, but from the neighbouring districts of Trissur and Malappuram and from Tamil Nadu. Some foreign tourists are also seen usually. The TV channels telecast the festival live. For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ... Malappuram is a town in Kerala state, India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

The finale of the festival is the display of fireworks. It is indeed a magnificent show, with both sides vying to get the upper hand. 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.

Another attraction of the festival is the Aana Pandal which is an arch-like structure, where the caparisoned elephants are made to remain for some time. It is fully decorated with coloured electric lamps, which give different patterns of light, when switched on. The switching on of the 'Pandal' on the previous day of the festival is a grand occasion for the local people. Both groups keep the design and the illumination of the 'Pandal' a secret.

The selection of the elephants is another prestigious issue for the organisors. They compete to get the best elephants of Kerala, paying exorbitant sums. Sometimes, they have tried to get the same elephant, resulting in unrealistic biddings.

The Vela is also an occasion for family reunions. People of the village, settled elsewhere and employed in other cities and countries, make it a point to attend the festival.

It is also known as Nellikkulangara Vela. This festival (Vela) is conducted by two villages Nemmara and Vallengi. There is always a healthy competition between these two village, that the Vela conducted by there side should be better than the other. Nemmara Vallengi Vela Nemmara Vela (festival) is famous for its fire works and the processions of richly caparisoned elephants its also known as Nellikkulangara Vela. ... ...

The festival is famous for its fire works and the processions of richly caparisoned elephants. Each side (Nemmara and Vallengi) will be very competitive to make their vela better. For example if Nemmara side bring 9 elephants for their vela Vallengi side will try to bring two more than that and vice versa. The Elephants of Kerala are an integral part of the daily life in Kerala, south India. ...

The fireworks is one of the beautiful thing to see, its is said to equalTrichur Pooram (festival). For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ... A pooram (the name coming from the Malayalam language used by the people of Kerala state of India) is a temple festival and there will be at least one elephant in the procession. ...

The main temple of this village is of Sri Nellikulangara Bhagavathi temple where Nemmara Vallengi Vela is celebrated. It is on the 20th of Meenam (in Malayalam era) - this may come on 2nd or 3rd of April. There is also 'Navaneetha Krishna Temple' at old village - famous for the annual 'Ratholsavam'(Car festival). Sri Nellikulangara Bhagavathi Sri Nellikulangara Temple Nemmara Vela Sri Nellikulangara Bhagavathi temple is a beautiful temple in Nemmara village in Palakkad district of Kerala, a small state in south India. ... The Malayalam calendar is a sidereal solar calendar used in the South Indian state of Kerala. ... In the state of Kerala in South India the calander followed is according to the Malayalam era. ...

How to reach there

• Nearest Airport: Kochi International Airport and Coimbatore Airport in Tamil Nadu
• Nearest railway station: Palakkad or Trichur

From Kochi Airport: Come to Trichur - 65 km, Take a taxi to Nemmara or by bus from Trichur bus stand to Nemmara - 35 km. Cochin International Airport is located at Nedumbassery, near Kochi, India. ... Coimbatore   (Tamil: கோயம்பத்தூர்), also known as Kovai (Tamil: கோவை), is a major industrial city in India. ... For the district with the same name, see Palakkad District. ... For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ...

From Coimbatore Airport: By taxi or bus to Palakkad - 60 km.

From Palakkad: By taxi or bus to Nemmara - 30 km.

Tourist places near Nemmara

• Nelliampathi
• Pothundi Dam

Nelliampathi mountains Nelliampathi is a popular hill station 60 Km. ... Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi dam Pothundi There is a dam and park at Pothundi about 8Kms from Nemmara and 42 Kms from Palakkad. ...

Photo Album: Nemmara

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Way to Nelliampathi mountains and Pothundi dam from Nemmara. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 630 KB) Summary Way to Nelliampathi mountains and Pothundi dam from Nemmara Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License... Nelliampathi mountains Nelliampathi is a popular hill station 60 Km. ... Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi dam Pothundi is a small village in Palakkad district of Kerala, south India. ...	Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 778 KB) Summary Pothundi dam. ... Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi dam Pothundi is a small village in Palakkad district of Kerala, south India. ...	Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2048x1536, 780 KB) Summary Pothundi dam. ... Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi dam Pothundi is a small village in Palakkad district of Kerala, south India. ...	Pothundi Dam as seen from Nelliampathi. Image File history File linksMetadata Pothundidam-Nelli. ... Nelliampathi mountains seen from Pothundi dam Pothundi is a small village in Palakkad district of Kerala, south India. ... Nelliampathi mountains Nelliampathi is a popular hill station 60 Km. ...
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See also

• Sri Nellikulangara Bhagavathi temple
• Nemmara Vallangi Vela
• Nellikkulangara Vela
• Vallangi Vela
• Koduvayur

Sri Nellikulangara Bhagavathi Sri Nellikulangara Temple Nemmara Vela Sri Nellikulangara Bhagavathi temple is a beautiful temple in Nemmara village in Palakkad district of Kerala, a small state in south India. ... Nemmara Vallengi Vela Nemmara Vela (festival) is famous for its fire works and the processions of richly caparisoned elephants its also known as Nellikkulangara Vela. ... Nemmara Vallengi Vela Nemmara Vela (festival) is famous for its fire works and the processions of richly caparisoned elephants its also known as Nellikkulangara Vela. ... ... Koduvayur is a small town in Palakkad district of Kerala state, south India. ...

External links

• http://www.koduvayur.net - Things of interest around Koduvayur area
• http://www.PalakkadNews.com - Daily News updates from Palakkad
• http://www.Palakkad.tk - Palakkad Information
• http://www.TattaMangalam.com - Website of Tattamangalam.
• http://www.Parakkat.in - First Nair Tharavad Website of Kerala
• Palakkad Internet Users Community

Coordinates: 10°35′N 76°36′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...