Certificate Number : TWR000172
Sree Nellikkathuruthi Kazhakam Nilamangalath Bhagavathi Temple Thuruthy (INDIA) has achieved the title of ‘MOST INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING TRADITIONAL DANCE SIMULTANEOUSLY’ with 650 dancers.
The event was a beautiful display of the temple’s rich cultural heritage and the community’s dedication to preserving traditional art forms. It brought people together in a spirit of celebration and unity.
The achievement was officially certified on 08th March 2025
From a 4-year-old to an 80-year-old, when 650 dancers came together, it became a historic event. A new chapter in the history of Poorakkali! With synchronized steps, they performed —capturing the attention and amazement of the crowd.
The Grand Poorakkali event took place at the Bhagavathi Temple in Thuruthy, Nilamangalam, where over 650 artists performed together. This mega Poorakkali was part of the temple’s Punarprathishta (reinstallation of the deity) and Brahmakalasha Utsavam festival. The youngest performer was 4-year-old Adharv Manoj.
This unique style of Poorakkali, rooted in North Malabar Kerala, brought together 650 performers, all who had trained for six months. The training was organized at ten centers within the Kizhakkath area, with around thirty leaders guiding the practice.
It was a stunning display of unity, rhythm, and tradition, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region!
