Fairs
& Festivals: Kerala
Velichappadu/Komarakam
The oracle is usually dressed in red and carries a sword and shield. Possessed
by the spirit of the deity the oracle dances in a frenzy at the festivals in Bhagavathy
temples. More
Ammankudam
It is a ritual dance of devotees carrying pots on the head of offering to the
goddess. Usually performed in Bhagavathy temples. More
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. The purified
idols are then escorted back to the temple accompanied by a grand elephant pageant,
Panchavadyam, nadaswaram and chendamelam. More
Chandankudam
Ritual offering of coins in earthen pots in Muslim shrines. The pots are smeared
with sandal paste, the mouth covered with white cloth, with a garland around the
neck and three incense sticks fixed into the cloth covering. More
