Neelamperoor in Kottayam district is a small village famous for the Padayani performance held at the Palli Bhagavathi temple here.

The Neelamperoor Padayani is different from other Padayani performances. It is featured by the swan motifs called Annam Kettu, which is hardly found in any other Padayani performance.

A colourful procession carrying the effigies of mythological characters is carried out in the night as part of the performance. Fireworks and percussions accompany the procession.

The event is held annually on Pooram day in the month of Chingam, according to the Malayalam calendar.

Padayani
Padayani is a ritualistic dance performed in temples dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. The performers wear colourful masks and spectacular headgears, called Kolams. The major accompaniment is Thappu, a one-sided drum.

The origin of this ritualistic dance is associated with Goddess Bhadrakali in Hindu mythology. The dance is performed in the night at the temple premises.

The Kadammanitta Devi temple, Kadalimangalam Devi temple, Othara Puthukulangara Devi temple and Kurampala Puthenkavil Devi temple are some other temples famous for Padayani performances.