Ochira Parabrahma Temple
(34 km north of Kollam) The famous Parabrahma Temple, dedicated to the Universal Consciousness can be found here. The unique feature of this famous pilgrim centre is that it has no deity or idol here. Also considered a Siva Kshetra, colourfully decorated Ochira bulls that symbolise Nandi- Siva’s Vehicle, are given as offerings at this temple. Ochirakali in mid-June and the twelve-day Panthrandu Vilakku (twelve lamps) festival in November/December are the two main annual festivals. Ochirakali is a mock fight enacted between groups of men dressed as warriors on the padanilam (battle field), commemorating the historic battle fought between the Kayamkulam and Chempakasseri soldiers.
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