Panchayat/ Municipality/ Municipality Corporation

LOCATION District Palakkad

Nearest Town/ Puthur Post Office – 90 m Landmark/ Junction

Nearest Bus Station Puthur Bus Stop – 25 m

Nearest Railway Palakkad Railway Station – 4 Km Station ACCESSIBILITY Nearest Airport International Airport – 67 Km

Sree Thirupuraikal Bhagavathy Temple Puthur Road Venkateshapuram Colony Puthur CONTACT Palakkad – 678001 Phone: +91-491-2531712 DATES FREQUENCY DURATION

TIME March – April (Meenam) Annual 10 Days

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL (Legend/History/Myth)

The Puthur Music and Dance Festival is a popular cultural fiesta organized in association with the Puthur Vela at the Puthur Sree Thirupuraikal Devi Temple. The festival aims at promoting the traditional ethnic art forms of and creating an opportunity to present these to art lovers as well as the common man. The events are staged by various artistes of national and international repute who gather for the annual treat that is open to all without any restrictions on entry.

National Over 10,000 RELEVANCE- NO. OF PEOPLE (Local / National / International) PARTICIPATED EVENTS/PROGRAMS DESCRIPTION (How festival is celebrated) The festival is conducted for 10 days in connection with the Puthur Vela at the Thirupuraikal Bhagavathy Temple. The Classical Dances event is marked by an ensemble of dances and music of Classical Vocal Concerts various genres. This includes classical dances like Fusion Concerts Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Bharatanatyam etc. Bhajans & Melodies Instrumental music and dance dramas are also staged. The Ghazals festival is graced by performances of legendary and popular Dance Drama artistes from across the country and thousands gather to enjoy the spectacular event. Entry to the festival is free and not restricted by passes.