OACHIRA KETTUKAZCHA
Celebrated In:Kollam, Kerala
Centre of Activity: Oachira Temple
Held In: August/September Or September/October
Main Ritual: Procession Of effigies of Nandi
Centre of Activity: Oachira Temple
Held In: August/September Or September/October
Main Ritual: Procession Of effigies of Nandi
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.
