Monday, November 1, 2010

Ayilyam festival

The chief priestess of Mannarassala Nagaraja Temple in Alappuzha, Mannarasala Amma, leading a procession in connection with the "Ayilyam" which is the main festival of the temple. This famous temple is situated near Haripad, in Alappuzha District. As part of the festival, Special Ayilyam poojas were held. Nagakkalam, rituals under the leadership of temple karanavar and a procession led by the Amma carrying the Nagaraja "Thirumugham" and the "Nagaphanam" are the main parts of the festival.

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