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Parippally Gajamela
What is? : Gajamela or Elephant festival is part of the annual festival of the Kodimoottil Sree Bhagavathi Temple at Parippalli in Kollam district, South India.
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When is? : March 4
Frequency : Annual
Observed by : India
Where it is celebrated / observed? : At the Kodimoottil Sree Bhagavathi Temple at Parippalli in Kollam district, South India.
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About : Gajamela or Elephant festival is part of the annual festival of the Kodimoottil Sree Bhagavathi Temple at Parippalli in Kollam district, South India. The elephant procession takes place on the tenth day when 100 elephants, gorgeously caparisoned are lined up for the event. The ritual offering of elephants to deities is a practice observed during this festival as devotees believe that such offering satisfies the deity and grants all their wishes.
Country : INDIA