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| OACHIRAKKALI |
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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
Attraction :
Oachirakkali, A Mock Battle Dance |
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| In the month
of :
June |
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| The Oachira Temple is the
venue of the famous Oachirakkali (Oachira dance) held in June, a sort of
ancient choreographed mock battle. Unlike other temples, there is no shrine or
idol at the oachira temple, located nearly 32 kms from Kollam. |
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| The principal
deity is a concept called Parabrahmam (Cosmic Consciousness). Rows of men
dressed up in ancient soldier's constumes wave wooden swords and shields and
advance and retreat to the rhythm of traditional drums. |
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