JAGANNATHA FESTIVAL
Celebrated In:Kannur, Kerala
Centre of Activity: Jagannatha Temple at Madathiparambu
Held In: February / March
Duration Of Festival: 8 Days
Centre of Activity: Jagannatha Temple at Madathiparambu
Held In: February / March
Duration Of Festival: 8 Days
Jagannatha
Festival is a colourful eight-day festival, which is held in the Malayalam
month of Kumbham (February/ March) at the Jagannatha Temple at
Madathiparambu, near Thalassery
in Kannur.
The idol of Lord Siva, the presiding deity was installed here by the
famous social reformer and philosopher, Sree Narayana Guru on 13th
February, 1908. The seventh day of the festival is the most auspicious.
The event highlights religious conferences participated by eminent
scholars and social reformers, elephant processions, fireworks display and
cultural programmes.
