Oachira Parabrahma Temple
Oachira Parabrahma Temple Karthikavilakku, Vrichikom 1 to 12, Oachirakkali
of Midhunam 1 and 2, to commemorate the battle between Chempakassery
and Kayamkulam Rajas ( The earstwhile principalities) are famous.
On the side of Alappuzha- Kollam route 34 kms from Kollam town.
Dedicated to the universal supreme power, this temple has no particular
idol or deity. Yet it is a famous pilgrim centre. Oachira Kali in
June and the twelve day Panthrandu Vilakku Ulsavam (twelve lamp festival)
in November-December are the two annual festivals. Oachira Kali is
a mock festival enacted between two groups of men dressed as fighters.
on the padanilam (battle field). They perform a martial art dance
standing in knee-deep water, brandishing swords and shields and splashing
water in every direction.
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