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| OACHIRA
KETTUKAZCHA |
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| Celebrated In
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Kollam, Kerala |
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| Centre of
Activity :
Oachira Temple |
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| Main Ritual :
Procession of effigies of
Nandi |
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| In the month
of :
August/September or September/October |
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A major festival, Kettukazcha
is held during the months of August/ September- September/ October at the
Oachira Temple. Unlike other temples, there is no shrine or idol at the Oachira
temple, located nearly 32 kms from Kollam.
The principal deity is a concept called Parabrahmam (Cosmic Consciousness).
Large effigies of Lord Siva's vehicle 'Nandi', the bull are taken out in
procession. |
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