ANANDAPALLY MARAMADI


 
                   Anandapally is a place in Kerala fame for Maramadi, Bull surfing about 3 km away from Adoor.  Maramady is a fascinating cultural festival of Kerala. Maramadi is a popular festival related with agriculture. It takes place in barren waterlogged paddy fields. The competition is fierce as men and their bulls representing different regions battle it out, cheered by thousands of enthusiastic onlookers.
                 The race is conducted at vast stretch of freshly ploughed Kandams (paddy fields). Excited villagers crowd around the 'stadium' to cheer the participants. A pair of oxen managed by three persons forms a participating unit. Nearly 30 such units participate in the race that starts at noon and continues up to dusk.
               Like professional Jockeys, these persons are also well trained and are experts in managing the oxen during the race. The oxen participating for these races are specially fed and trained.


Timing

August-September


Attractions

 Ox Race Carnival


How to reach


3 km away from Adoor.