Neelamperoor Padayani

Neelamperoor Padayani is a Padayani conducting in Neelamperoor Palli Bhagavathi Temple in Neelamperoor, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India.
Origin of the name.
The word Padayani means line of infantry. The name Padayani arrived due to the line formation of people like troops.
Mythology.
The mythology of Neelamperoor padayani lies with Cheraman Perumal.
History.
It is believed that this festival had the history of centuries. This consists the cultures of Hinduism and Buddhism. Chinese traveller Fa-Hien depicted that this festival resembles a festival of Buddhists in Patna in his travelogue.