Kollam: This is a race of a different genre altogether exclusively for the brave hearted amongst you! Devotees of Sri Bala Subrahmanya Swamy Temple at Umayanallur scurry after an elephant to catch its tail at the ‘aanavaal pidi’ ritual. It is an exceptional Hindu ritual where the participants who have been fasting for seven days, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘elephant’
Who will grab the tail of the elephant?
Posted in Kerala, tagged elephant, Kerala, Kollam, ritual, Temple on April 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
An orphanage for elephants.
Posted in Kerala, tagged elephant, Kerala, Kodanad, Muthanga, wayanad on April 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Thiruvananthapuram: The proposal to set up an elephant rehabilitation centre at Kottur near Agastyavanam at Thiruvananthapuram has been well lauded by all animal lovers. These majestic and lovable giants would have a chain-free life at the orphanage, according to forest officials.
The orphanage with a budget outlay of Rs.5-crore is envisaged as a retirement home for [...]
One lakh lights illuminate Sreepadmanabhaswamy temple
Posted in Kerala, tagged elephant, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram on January 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The famous Sree padmanabhaswamy Temple in the city witnessed the age old custom of ‘Lakshadeepam’ when it was observed on Tuesday. This ancient ritual traces its origin to AD 1750 where 1 lakh lighted oil lamps were used to illuminate the whole temple. This auspicious day falls on the day of the winter solstice or [...]
