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THIRUNAKARA FESTIVAL
Celebrated In : Kottayam, Kerala
Centre of Activity : Thirunakara Temple
Main Attractions : Performance of Folk arts, The Fair
In the month of : March/April
The Thirunakara Temple situated in the heart of Kottayam and dedicated to Lord Siva is also famous for the grandeur of its traditional architecture.
The annual festival of this temple falls in the months of March-April, when folk arts like "Mayilattam' and 'Velakali' are presented in the temple grounds during the evenings.

The fair, held in connection with the festival, features exhibitions of industrial and agricultural products, besides the usual fair ground stalls.
Thirunakara Festival, Kottayam, Kerala