Gajamela (Elephant Pageantry) Parthasarathy temple, Adoor
Gajamela, elephant processions on the concluding day is the highlight of the ten-day annual festival at Sree Parthasarathy temple Adoor, near Adoor KSRTC bus stand, Pathanamthitta district, south Kerala. Nine majestically caparisoned elephants take part in this spectacular procession which culminates at Chennapatti temple, 3 km away. Ottanthullal and a few other art forms are also staged on the tenth day.
The shrine is dedicated to Lord Sree Krishna, known here in the name of Parthasarathy (Partha's charioteer; Partha (Arjuna) was one of the five Pandava princes, the heroes of the epic Mahabharatha).
The temple also celebrates Ashtamirohini the birthday of Sree Krishna. Parichamuttukali - a folk art resembling the martial steps, Mayooranritham - Peacock dance, Ammandudam, Velakali - dance symbolic of ancient warfare, etc are performed during the Ashtamirohini festival</br/></br/></br/></br/>
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