Oachira Kalakettu Maholsavam 2025 / Oachira Parabrahma Temple / ഓച്ചിറ പരബ്രഹ്മ ക്ഷേത്രം #oachira

The 28th Onam is the day of Thiruvonam that falls in the month of Kanni after the Thiruvonam in Chingam. In some places, ‘Athapookkalam’ is also prepared on this day. It is in association with the 28th Onam day that ‘Kalavela’ or ‘Kalakettu’ is celebrated in the Oachira Parabrahma Temple. A pair of kala figures is created and is installed on the temple premises. These figures are known as ‘Kettu Kalas’. These figures are sponsored by people of 52 localities in Onattukara. Each of these localities competes in preparing the best kala figures. The event is considered to provide a boost to agricultural activities. The figures are loaded on chariots and ropes are used to pull the kalas through the fields. The Ochira Kalakettu Mahotsavam is an annual festival held at the Ochira Parabrahma Temple in Kollam, Kerala. It is a vibrant and unique car festival, also known as the Oachira Car Festival, celebrating the agricultural culture of the Onattukara region. Key aspects of the festival include: Kettukala effigies: The festival is centered around the creation and procession of gigantic, decorated effigies of oxen, known as "Kettukalas". These large figures are a ritualistic offering from farmers and devotees. Onattukara participation: The Kettukalas are brought to the temple grounds by people from 52 different communities ("karas") that make up the Onattukara region. Procession: The effigies are brought in a grand procession with rhythmic drums and music, creating a spectacular visual and auditory experience. Unique temple: The festival is hosted at the Ochira Parabrahma Temple, which is distinct in that it has no formal temple structure or idol. The worship is of Parabrahma, the universal consciousness, and is performed under the sky. Timing: The Kalakettu Mahotsavam is celebrated 28 days after the main Onam festival. The festival is not only a grand display of devotion and culture but also an important marker of spiritual and community harmony in the region. ഓണാട്ടുകരക്കാരുടെ 28-ാം ഓണാഘോഷം / Oachira Parabrahma Temple / ഓച്ചിറ പരബ്രഹ്മ ക്ഷേത്രം #oachira #kerala #onam2025 #kollam #alappuzha #onam2025 #oachiraulsavam ochira kalakettu maholsavam #ochira #oachirakalakettumaholsavam #oachirakala #oachirakalakettu2025