Oachira Parabrahma Temple
Location : Kollam
About The 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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