Friday, March 6, 2015

Returning to temple







The procession of Attukal Bhagavathy returns to Attukal temple

The ezhunnallippu





The procession of Attukal Bhagavathy reaches Sastha temple, Manacaud

The procession arrives



Pandara Ottam that accompanies the goddess



The procession or ezhunnallippu of Attukal Bhagavathy arrived at the Sastha temple Manacaud at around 8.15 am the next day (6 March)

Attukal pongala : Kuthiyottam photos





Kuthiyottam : the warriors of Attukal bhagavathy







Kuthiyottams arrive


Offering kanikka to Manacaud Sathavu
Kuthiyottams arrive
The first Kuthiyottam arrived at the Sastha temple, Manacaud at around 9 pm

The blessing




The nivedyam thalikkal was held around 3.15 pm, and its time go back home, with the blessings of the goddess.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

The lunch time

 

Free lunch given by Thiruvithancore Cultural Society, at Sastha temple, Manacaud

Pongala pot boils




Boiling rice metaphorically represents the mundane problems and fears boiling to vapour in the divine presence

Smoke and fire







Its all smoke and fire, but you feel the divine presence. Worshipping the supreme mother goddess in a womanly way by cooking rice, is a greatest attribute to woman hood itself. 

Lighting the fire





Getting the fire





Lighting the fire for Attukal pongala 2015 : Scenes in front of Sastha temple, Manacaud

Ready for lighting fire




Women line up before the Sastha temple, Manacaud to light the fire