Ochira Kali Festivals - ഓച്ചിറ കളി

The state of Kerala in the southern most part of India is as varied as the colourful assortment of the various festivals of Kerala. The Oachirakkali Festival is an expression of the spirit of celebration in Kerala, and this spirit is an essential part of the State.

The Festivals and Fairs in Kerala are observed with much fervor and fun, and these festivals are like gemstones, which embellishes the crown of Kerala tradition and culture. These Fairs and Festivals of Kerala go on throughout the year, which keeps the state of Kerala-life vivacious and interludes in the routine functions of life.

Kerala observes a new festival with every new season, and each festival is a proper celebration of the amplitudes of nature. The Kerala Fairs and Festivals exhibit an everlasting harmony of will. These festivals are packed with fun and excitement and are the proper occasion to clean and decorate the houses, arrange for a gathering with friends and relatives and to exchange gifts.

Oachirakkali Festival

The Oachirakkali Festival is held in the state of Kerala in the southernmost part of India. The Oachirakkali Festival in Kerala is celebrated at the venue of the Oachira Temple, located at a distance of nearly 32 kilometers from Kollam. The Oachirakkali is also known as Oachira Dance and the Oachirakkali Festival is a kind of ancient, but organized mock battle. Unlike all the other temples in Kerala, there is no shrine or idol at the Oachira Temple. The principal divine being of the Oachira Temple is known as the Parabrahmam or the Cosmic Consciousness. During the Festival of Oachirakkali in Kerala, many rows of men are dressed up in ancient soldier's costumes. They wave their

Time of Celebration of Oachirakkali Festival

The Kerala Oachirakkali Festival or the Oachira Dance festival is held in the month of June every year in the state of Kerala in South India.

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