Guruvayur: The Pallivetta festivities at the Thiruvenkidachalapadi temple culminated with a procession on [date, if available]. Following evening rituals, the deity embarked on a procession outside the temple. Guruvayur Devaswom’s Komban Anantanarayanan led the procession, while Panikkasery Ranjith, Santhosh Maarar, Aneesh Nambeesan, and Guruvayur Seethu assisted in the ceremonial proceedings. The procession concluded, followed by the Pallivetta ceremony. The event was held under the presence of Guruvayur Temple Uralan Mallissery Parameswaran Namboothirippad, amidst much traditional reverence. The procession circled the temple seven times, and the day’s events concluded with the customary rituals performed by the Palkkuṛuppu.
The festival, inaugurated on May 2nd, is set to conclude with a grand ceremony that includes yathrabali, gramapradeshina, and aarattu—the ceremonial lowering of the temple flag. This marks the final stage of the religious festivities. The Guruvayur Devaswom Board Chairman, Dr. V.K. Vijayan, and the Guruvayur Municipality Chairman, M. Krishnadas, were expected to attend the concluding ceremonies. The procession was a key highlight of the festivities, attracting a large number of devotees and followers.
The Pallivetta at the Thiruvenkidachalapadi temple concluded with a series of traditional rituals and the grand procession. Devotees participated with great enthusiasm, honoring the deity’s journey and the temple’s rich cultural traditions. The event served as a significant part of the ongoing Guruvayur festival, which commenced on May 2nd.
