Ochira
34
km north of Kollam town
The
unique feature of this famous pilgrim centre is that there is no deity or idol
at the famous Parabrahma temple dedicated to universal consciousness. Ochira Kali
in mid June and the twelve day Panthrandu Vilakku in November/December are the
two main annual festivals.
Ochira Kali is a mock fight enacted between
groups of men dressed as warriors on the padanilam (fighting spot). They perform
a martial dance standing in knee-deep water, brandishing swords and shields and
splashing water in every direction. There are frequent buses from Kollam and Alappuzha.
