This festival is one of those events in which you will feel the rustic spirit of Kerala in all its vibrancy. Ochira Kali is held as part of the festival of Ochira Parabrahma temple, Kollam, and commemorates the battle between the kings of Kayamkulam and Ambalappuzha, two erstwhile kingdoms of Kerala. Thousands of people come to see this rural event. Men, both young and old, dressed in colourful attire, step into the waterlogged paddy fields and engage in a dance like mock fight. This is a display of their physical skills as well, with hundereds of onlookers cheering from the sides of the field. Ochira Parabrahma temple is also unique for its having no visible deity. The whole worship here is centered around the concept of Parabrahma or Universal Consciousness. The Ochira Kali will be held on 15 and 16 of June 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
Ochira Kali - Kollam
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This is the first time i have heard about this festival.. very informative
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Kerala is one of the states in India which has rich cultural traditions and it has its own heritage. The festival of ships called Onam attracts many tourists not only from India but also from other countries. It is a worth seeing spot.
Nice posting on Ochira kali festival.
Kerala is a beautiful state in southwestern India. It is a land rich in culture, history and wildlife opportunities. visit:- Kerala Houseboat Cruises and Kerala Ayurveda Resorts
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