For the first time in history, the kavutheendal ceremony of the Meena Bharani festival at Sri Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, Kodungalloor, was observed with just one person.
Context
For the first time in history, the kavutheendal ceremony of the Meena Bharani festival at Sri Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, Kodungalloor, was observed with just one person.
About
Sree Kurumba Bhagavathy Temple, popularly known as Kodungalloor Bhagavathy Temple, is one of the oldest temples in the State. The temple is famous for the annual festival usually falls in the Malayalam month of Meenam (March-April) every year. Kaavu theendal (‘polluting’ the temple) and Bharani paatu are the two significant rituals held as part of the Meena Bharani festival.
Kavutheendal:
According to popular narratives, Sri Kurumba Bhagavathy is identified with Kannagi of Silappathikaramand also with the Kali-Darika story, part of Bhagavathy cult in Kerala.
Bharani festival:
The rituals:
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