Njangattiri Aanayoottu - A Special Feast To Elephents In Kerala

NJANGATTIRI AANAYOOTTU

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PALAKKAD

Festival Date - 21-7-2017

Venue - Njangattiri Bhagavathi Temple

Location - Pattambi

District - Palakkad

Elephants are usually seen decorated and paraded around during temple festivals in Kerala. However, during this elephant feeding ritual, they remain unadorned. The elephants are taken inside the temple premises and given a delicious feast of sugarcane leaves, coconut, jaggery and other local produce by people who come to worship them. The ritual aims to please Lord Ganesha, for the removal of obstacles and fulfillment of wishes.

A grand ceremony wherein a special feast is prepared for the elephants, the Njangattiri Aanayoottu ritual is held in the Njangattiri Bhagavathi Temple at Pattambi in the Palakkad district. In the Aanayoottu (Aanayoottu meaning feeding of elephants) ceremony, the elephants are fed specially medicated food. The ceremony is based on the principles of Ayurveda which consider the Malayalam month of Karkkidakam as a month of rejuvenation. Accordingly, this Ayurvedic tradition of rejuvenation is extended towards Elephants as well.

During this festival, the elephants are lined up in a row in the temple premises and are offered delicious and healthy food.  The special feast of elephants is prepared by following ayurvedic principles. Being a sacred animal, feeding elephants is also considered auspicious according to Hindu mythology and culture. Scores of people throng the temple premises to feed the elephants. 

Nearest railway station: Shoranur, about 18 km

Nearest airport: Coimbatore International Airport (Tamil Nadu), about 55 km from Palakkad

Jama Masjid - It Is A Pride Of Hyderabad And Also Whole Of Telengana

JAMA MASJID

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HYDERABAD

The Jama Masjid is situated at a very convenient location of the city and it is surrounded by many other tourist attractions like the Charminar, Golkonda and the Mecca Masjid. The magnificent white towers make a wonderful sight even from a distance. Whether you are a tourist, a history lover or a religious person, you will surely love the place

Hyderabad is the city of historical monuments and royal palaces. It is is the home to some of the old and celebrated religious places in India. The Jama Masjid - Hyderabad is one such great site, which is visited by millions every year. Located near the famous Charminar of the city, the Jama Masjid was built by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah in 1597. The mosque was built after the completion of the construction works of the Charminar. The Jama Masjid in Hyderabad is the oldest mosque of the city and the pride of the whole state of Andhra Pradesh.

The ruins of an old Turkish bathing place adds an archaeological value to the Masjid. Previously a monastery and a school were also the part of the Masjid premises. Everyday during the prayer time and especially during the festive seasons, the Jama Masjid is crowded by numerous Muslims who come here and offer their prayers.

Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah who was the 5th ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty built Charminar in 1591 shortly after he had shifted his capital from Golkonda to what is today known as Hyderabad. He built this famous and unique structure to commemorate the elimination of a plague epidemic from this city. He is said to have prayed for the end of a plague that was ravaging his city and vowed to build a masjid at the very place where he was praying.

By Air

Hyderabad the capital city of Telengana is well connected by air from all the important cities of the country and has recently started with international airport facility.

By Train

Hyderabad has got its own railhead with well equipped facilities and is connected with all the major cities within the state and outside.

By Bus

Regular bus service connect Hyderabad with all the important places within the country. For city transportation city buses, taxis, and auto rickshaws are also available.