Desavilakku at Mammiyur Temple, Guruvayur, thrissur district

Date: 14 Dec 2024 

Venue: Mammiyur temple premise. Guruvayur

Ayyappan vilakku aka Desavilakku is a folk ritual performed to propitiate Lord Ayyappan (Also known as Dharmasasthavu). The highlights of this ritual are evening procession (6pm- 9pm) with Paalakombu (From Guruvayur temple), caparisoned elephants, Thalappoli,Nadaswaram, Panchavadyam etc,  Ayyappan Pattu,  mid night procession, Kanalaattam, Thiri uhichil etc.  Organised by Mammiyur Ayyappa Bhakha Sangam. 

Location/access: Mammiyur temple, Guruvayur in Thrissur District, Kerala