Festivals in Kerala

Oachirakkali

The Oachira Temple is the venue of the famous Oachirakkali (Oachira dance) held in June, a sort of ancient choreographed mock battle. 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). Rows of men dressed up in ancient soldier's constumes wave wooden swords and shields and advance and retreat to the rhythm of traditional drums.

Festivals in Kerala

Onam || Sabarimala Festival || Nehru Trophy Boat Race || Aaranmula Boat Race || Cochin Carnival || Muharram || Malabar Mahotsavam || Swathi Festival || Aarattu || Jagannatha Festival || Aattachamayam || Indira Gandhi Boat Race || Thirunakara Festival || Vettukadu Perunal || Nisha Gandhi Dance Festival || Oachirakkali || Easter || Thrissur Puram || Aranmula Uthrittathi || Chittur Konganpada || Maramon Convention || Nellikulangara Vallanghi Vela || Thiruvathira Festival || Oaachira Kettukazhcha || Nilamperoor Padayani || Ramadan || Makaravillakku at Sabarimala || Kerala Village fair || Kalapathy Chariot Festival ( Ratholsav )