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Oachira kaala the festival of cattle

Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
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The well decorated bull is considered to be sacred.
Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
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Oachira bull is an icon of the Oachira temple.
Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
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Oachira kaala is believed to be vehicle for Parabrhmam.
Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
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Decorated bull........
Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
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Shingaari melam............Means playing with drums.
Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
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Crowd of devotees..........
Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
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Festival of colors.
Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
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55 nos of decorated bull is participated..........
Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
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As tall as the story building ............
  • Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
  • Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
  • Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
  • Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
  • Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
  • Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
  • Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
  • Oachira kaala the festival of cattle
  • Oachira kaala the festival of cattle

Oachira kaala kettu is one of the most ancient festivals of Kerala (South India). It is the festival of cattle. In this festival, huge "EDUPPU KALA" (Gigantic Bull shaped structures) are made. They are then pulled on giant wheels to the OACHIRA TEMPL

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