FAIRS
& FESTIVALS
Velichappadu/komaram
literally, revealer of light): The oracle is usually dressed in red and carries
a sword and shield.
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Ammankudam
It is a ritual dance of devotees carrying pots on the head of offering to the
goddess.Usually performed in Bhagavathy temples.
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Arattu
(Holy Bath) It is a ritual connected with the closing of a festival. The idols
of deities are carried in a procession to the river for the holy bath.
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Chandanakudam
Ritual offering of coins in earthen pots in Muslim shrines.
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Chuttuvilakku
(literally, chuttu-surround, vilakku-lamp), the thousands of oil lamps fixed
on the outer walls of the temple.
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Ezhunnallathu
It
is the ceremonial procession of the idols of a temple. The procession usually
comprises various art forms, traditional temple music and elephant pageants.
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Kodiyettam
It is the ceremonious flag hosting ceremony denoting the beginning of the festival
or festive season in a temple, church or mosque.
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Pallivetta
(The Holy Hunt), It is symbolic of Lord Vishnu hunting down the demon of evil
in a forest. The procession is usually very colourful and attracts devotees
in large crowds.
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Paraveppu
A ritual performed in many Hindu homes as part of a festival.
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Pongala
This ritual offering to goddess Bhagavathy, is a preparation of rice, jaggery,
coconut and plantains cooked together, in the temple premises.
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Seeveli
A ceremonial procession which denotes the conclusion of the morning
and evening Pooja (devotional rites) in certain temples.
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Thalappoli
It is a ceremonial procession, around the temple, of girls or women in traditional
attire holding the thalam in their hands. The thalam (usually a silver or brass
plate) contains rice, flowers and lighted lamp-all of which symbolise prosperity.
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