Noornad

Noornad is a town near Kayamkulam in Alappuzha in the Indian state of Kerala.DemographicsIndia census, Noornad had a population of 25604 with 11960 males and 13644 females. Nooranad is part of the Onattukara cultural region. Padanilam Parabrahma Temple is the famous temple in this region. Kettu Kazhcha - a procession of two huge oxen is carried out here as part of the Padanilam Sivarathri.Nooranad pallimukkom sree bhadrakali temple is very famous.Legend says that once this area was ruled by a "yakshi" who later became the disciple of sree bhadrakali and now protects the native people.This temple was maintained by "Koipalli madom" before being taken over by natives.contact Dr Sarath s nair for more details.