At Neelamperoor, Padayani goes beyond culture to celebrate unity | Onmanorama

What happens when tradition becomes more than just culture — and turns into a celebration of unity? The Neelamperoor Padayani is one of Kerala’s most spectacular cultural celebrations, and at its heart is the magnificent Annam, a giant swan created using plantain stems, green leaves and natural colours. In this travel story, we explore the history, traditions and people behind the spectacular Neelamperoor Padayani. Through this video we go behind the scenes to see how the giant Annam is crafted and to witness the spectacular festival celebrations. As night falls, the village transforms with vibrant kolams, rituals and celebrations.