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Neetipattam
Neetipattam
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Nettipattam (sometimes spelled Nettipattom) is an iconic ornamental forehead caparison worn by elephants in Kerala during grand temple festivals, especially Thrissur Pooram. The term literally combines “netti” (forehead) and “pattam” (band or ornament) in Malayalam
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name meaning | “Nettipattam” = forehead band/ornament |
| Origin myth | Designed by Lord Brahma for Indra’s elephant |
| Main venues | Thrissur, Thrippunithura (Kerala) |
| Materials | Copper/brass frames, gold plating, cotton/jute backing |
| Components | Smalls bubbles, domes, crescents—hundreds of elements |
| Modern use | Wall decor, miniature versions, global shipping options |
| Believed benefits | Prosperity, spiritual harmony, cultural pride |
