Venue: Ochira Parabrahma Temple, Oachira, Kollam district, south
Kerala.
Location: 34 km north of Kollam town.
This unique place of worship has neither a structure to house an
idol nor an idol to worship. The presiding deity here is the abstract
principle of the Parabrahmam or the Universal consciousness.
The Oachirakkali, the annual festival at the Parabrahma temple, has
a historical background and highlights the martial skills of the participants.
The erstwhile rulers of Kayamkulam and Ambalappuzha are said to have
fought a battle at this place, and the festival is conducted to commemorate
the historical event. On the first two days martial displays are presented
in the morning, turning the padanilam (battle field) into an arena
of action-packed artistry. On the following three days there is a
cattle and agricultural fair, now a declining rural spectacle, being
revived by tradition.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Oachira.
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about
105 km.
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