Nemmara


Nemmara is a town in the Palakkad district, Kerala, India. It is administrated by the Nemmara gram panchayat. Nemmara hosts the Nenmara Vallanghi Vela, a yearly festival jointly organised with Vallangi village. Nemmara is the entry point to the Nelliampathi hills, which are located at the foothills of Western Ghats.

Demographics

, according to the Indian census, Nemmara had a population of 18,244 with 8,888 males and 9,356 females.
Nemmara is well connected with Buses to Palakkad,Chittur,Kollengode,Alathur,Vadakkanchery,Thrissur etc.
It is the gateway to the Nelliampathy hill station.
Nearest airports are Coimbatore Airport and Cochin International Airport
Nearest Railway stations are Kollengode Railway Station and Palakkad Junction.

''Vallanghi Nenmara Vela''

Vallanghi Nenmara Vela is held in the Nellikulangara Bhagavathy Temple, and runs from 3-16 April each year. It involves friendly rivalry between the villages of Nemmara and Vallangi, as they try to outcompete each other in artistic ceremonies such as Kummattikali, Karivela and a parade of caparisoned elephants. The most popular part of the festival is the fireworks display the at the end, which typically lasts for one hour and is witnessed by thousands of people.