Some elephant tales of Thrissur Pooram linked to glorious yesterdays
If we listen to the stories of some elephants and journey from forest, we may feel a bit surprised. Even if we try to send them to forest, they return back to their master....
Category: Kerala Culture & Cuisine
Thalapoli, Revathy Vilakk and Aswathy Kavu Theendal associated with Kodungallur Bharani festival in Sree Kurumba Bhagavati Temple
Bharani festival at the Kodungallur Bhagawati temple is one of the major festivals of Kerala, conducted in Kumbham month. The festival usually starts with a ritual called ‘Kozhikkallu moodal’, and ‘Aswathy Kavu Theendal’ is...
Special Khadaka Pooram – The temples associated with Thrissur Pooram, the biggest temple festival of Kerala
Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple and Thiruvambady Sree Krishna Temple organize almost all major events associated with Thrissur Pooram. But it’s not just the participation of two temples, but a huge festival with 10 major temples...
How to enjoy Thrissur Pooram? Here I present the order of events with time schedule
Thrissur Pooram gives different illusions to spectators of different tastes, it gives ‘sight feast’ as well ‘story feast’, presenting some of the glorious tales of yesterdays, apart from adding new ones. It’s like a...
A brief note on Velakavu of Anthimahakalan Kavu at Chelakkara, Thrissur
Kali-Dharika debate is the most important ritual of Anthimahakalan Kavu, followed by Kalavela, and both are conducted in the early morning during annual festival season. Temple Komaram, who is possessed with the divinity of...
A brief note on Nadakkal Para offered to Idatharikathkavu Devi of Guruvayur Krishna Temple
When Idatharikathkavu Devi – Upadevata of Guruvayur temple comes out of the main temple with sword and chilamb (a foot trinket with small bells), the whole courtyard fills with Niraparas (Para) – offerings placed...
The story of 44 rivers of Kerala – Splendidly the biggest assets of God’s own country
Starting from Western Ghats, 44 rivers travel through different regions of one of the smallest states of India before they reach their final destination – Indian Ocean. Needless to say, these 44 rivers act...
Vishu celebrated in Medam – How is it related to Njattuvela and crop harvest?
Vishu season arrives every summer giving messages of prosperity and happiness. Malayalis celebrate New Year on Medam 1st through Vishu Kani in the dawn break, offered to Lord Krishna and prays for a great...
A brief note on Narayana Guru – One of the greatest social reformers from Kerala
Now we proudly celebrate the intellectual world, with Kerala ranking high among the literacy and socially stable states across India. But if we move back, it was not the same a century back. Once...
Yajurveda Yajnam, also known as Othukottu still conducted to preserve ancient Vedic elements
Apart from several cultural events and temple festivals, there are many local customs which have been traditionally followed for many centuries. Yajurveda Yajnam, also known as Othukottu can be categorized under this category. In...
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