The Kadamanitta Devi temple is famous for the ten day long Padayani performances held in connection with the annual festival in April/May. The temple is situated about 8 km away from Pathanamthitta town.
Padayani, a ritual art in keeping with martial traditions is performed annually at the Kadammanitta Devi temple, on the first day of Medam for ten days, the grand finale being on the tenth day, locally called Pathamudayam. The performance is a rich blend of colour, vivacity and passionate devotion to Bhagavathy, the Mother Goddess.
