Kambalam, a traditional festival marking the beginning of Panchakrishi, begins at Attappady in Palakkad. Kambalam is organized as a part of Attappady Tribal Comprehensive Development Project implemented in Attappady through Kudumbashree with the aim of making agriculture more popular. The first Kambalam of the year was held in Oothukuzhi under the leadership of Sholayur Panchayat Samiti on 18 June 2024.
The celebrations started at 11 AM. Seeds and working tools were brought to the farm with the accompaniment of traditional music and Bhumi Pooja and seed sowing were performed under the leadership of 'Mannookkaran'. More than 250 people including 'Ooru Mooppan', 'Bhandari', 'Kuduthala', Kudumbashree Ooru Samiti office bearers, Panchayat Samiti office bearers, farmers and NHG members became part of Kambalam.
Shri. B.S. Manoj, Assistant Program Officer, Kudumbashree Attappady Comprehensive Development Project honored the Panchayat Samiti office bearers, Mannookkaran and farmers. Traditional music and dance were performed accompanied by musical instruments and traditional food was eaten. Attappady Tribal Comprehensive Development Project officials, Ms. Praja, Secretary, Panchaya
This year, as part of the Attappady Adivasi Comprehensive Development Project, it is targeted to cultivate millets (small grains) in 1000 acres. Apart from this, the activities for preparing five model farms each in Agali, Sholayur, Kurumba and Puthoor Panchayat Samitis are also in progress.
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Kambalam begins as a celebration in Attappady