Revathi Pattathanam

The ancient intellectual festival of Revathi Pattathanam is scheduled to commence on October 25, 2026, at the historic Tali Mahadeva Temple in Kozhikode, Kerala. Rooted in a legacy dating back to the 14th century, this seven-day annual congregation of scholars was originally instituted by the Zamorins, the erstwhile rulers of Kozhikode, as an act of penance. Set inside a wood-and-laterite architectural masterpiece adorned with fine granite sculptures and mural paintings, the festival serves as a highly respected platform for rigorous philosophical, literary, and Vedic debates. The festival culminates on the final day with the presentation of the prestigious title of 'Bhatta' alongside a 'panakizhi' (a traditional sachet of money) to the chosen scholar, continuing a heritage that once honored literary legends like Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri.