Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Pongala showers

The clear sky in Trivandrum after Pongala Showers

















The heavy down pour for the past two days in Trivandrum after Attukal Pongala, as a mark of Attukal Amma's happiness over the pongala ritual, has relieved the city from the dust and heat. The water vapours that had condensed in the air after the massive ritual has been the cause of the rain.Call it Pongala Showers.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Divine glory



















Attukal Amma's ezhunnellippu is accompanied by armed police as a mark of respect and authority, which is also a State ceremony.

Back to Attukal























Attukal Amma leaving Sastha temple after a brief visit to her brother's abode.

Attukalamma comes to Sastha temple
























It is believed that Attukal Amma , the elder sister of  Manacaud Dharma Sastha, comes to meet him in return for his call to come to his abode. This is the legend behind the ezhunnallippu to Sastha temple. Scenes from ezhunnallippu.

Scenes from kuthiyottam









Saturday, February 19, 2011

Finishing touch

Pongala is over, but the salad is irresistable!

Back home with good memories





Well done

























The Trivandrum Corporation's cleaning workers deserves shakehand for their meticuluos job of cleaning the city within two hours after the pongala.

The final moments

Pongala and therali is ready for nivedyam

Waiting for the priest

Spraying the holy water


Snap shots

Volunteers in action

After fire and smoke a little cool drink

Pongala moments





Pongala boils

Praying to Attukal Amma while pongala boils

Pongala pot boils over

Putting the rice




Lighting the fire





Getting the fire



Waiting for the fire


















Women wait for fire in front of the Sastha temple, Manacaud.