Kerala geography. Tamil soul.
Because the ancestors of Vattavada migrated from Tamil Nadu, the biggest festival here involves Thai Pongal (Harvest Festival) in January, not Onam.
The Celebration
- Mattu Pongal: The cows and bulls, vital for farming on these steep slopes, are bathed, decorated with colorful paints, and worshipped.
- Kolam Competitions: The streets of the village are covered in intricate flour designs.
- Community Feasts: Sweet Pongal (rice and jaggery) is cooked in earthen pots outdoors and shared with everyone.
Visiting during Pongal (mid-January) gives you a colorful glimpse into the unique dual heritage of this village.
