Payippad Jalotsavam
Payippad Jalotsavam pays tribute to yet another legend of Kerala. It is believed that the people of Haripad once decided to build a temple dedicated to Lord Ayappa, however the completion of the temple, the villagers had a vision that asked them to instal a deity of Sri Subramanya Swami in the temple. The villagers were guided to the a whirlpool in Kayamkulam Lake where they were to find the idol. The people abided by the directions given to them in the divine vision and brought back the Subramanyam Virgah (idol) in a boat with complete respect due to it.
The Payippad Jalotsavam reminds Keralites of the legend every year starting from fourth Onam day and continues for three days. It is held on the Payippad Lake which is 35 km from Alappuzha
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