Navarathri : the festival in honour of Devi the Divine mother is
celebrated across the nation in September-October. The most auspecious
days of the festival are Durgashtami (October 5) Mahanavami (October
6) and Vijayadasami (October 8).
On Durgashtami day Poojavaipu (the ritual offering) is performed
in the evening in temples and houses. Books and other tools of education
are offered to the goddess to tbe blessed.According to Hindu Mythology
Saraswathi is the goddess of learning and this annual offering will
invoke blessings for ones progress.
On Mahanavami day all work and learning are suspended. On Vijayadasami
day the books and tools are taken back by a ceremony called Poojayeduppu.
Vijayadasami day is considered to be most auspecious for new beginnings.
Little children are initiated into the world of letters by elderly
persons on this day.
In most of the temples dedicated to Devi the Divine mother cultural
programmes and Navarathri pooja are conducted during these days.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station : Kottayam, about 16 km
Nearest Airport : Cochin International Airport, about 76 km from
Kottayam
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