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Thiruvizha Mahadeva (Siva) temple, Cherthala for Inasanity and skin problems cure
This is an article on the Thiruvizha Mahadeva kshetram (Siva temple) at Thiruvizha near Cherthala and Alapuzha on the Ernakulam – Cherthala Road. This is an ancient temple believed to possess special powers to cure the ill effects of black magic or evil spirits. The Prasadam of the temple is having curable properties on some skin diseases.Kerala’s Palakkad Rail Coach Factory - Country’s first aluminium coach factory
This is an article on the Kerala’s Palakkad Rail Coach Factory. This also happens to be the first rail coach factory in India with the coaches to be built with all aluminium body. The foundation stone of the rail coach factory of the Puthusseri west Village, Palakkad was laid by the Union Railway Minister. Read on for the details.
Kerala high speed rail corridor – A dream coming true?
This is an article about the project of High Speed Rail Corridor in Kerala. If completed as per schedule Kerala will be the first state in the Country to have the High Speed Rail transport system. The high speed rail corridor project has already got the green signal of the Central Government and the Center is also interested in joining the project as joint venture partner.First Time Chief Minister addressed the Republic day Parade
First time in the history of Kerala and perhaps amongst all the states in India the Chief Minister of Kerala addressed the Republic parade of this year. Republic day Parade will be addressed by the President at National Capital and the Governors in the States Capitals.Holy river Pampa, Pampa vilakku and the legends on Sabari
Read this article to know about the Pampa (also called Pamba) River, from where it starts, through which places it flows and where it ends. The article also deals as to how Pampa became a holy river. This article explains about an annual ritual of Pampa Vilakku and the legend associating the river and the hunter woman Sabari on whose name the place of the Ayyappa temple is situated.Sabarimala Ayyappa temple and pilgrims getting ready for Makara vilakku festival
Read this article to know about what is Sabarimala Makara vilakku festival, Sabarimala vilakku, Makara Samkramam, Makara Jyoti at Sabarimala, the confusion on the Makara vilakku and the Makara Jyoti, Thiruvabharanam of Lord Ayyappan, The mysteries connected with Sabarimala, Erumeli Petta Thullal, Malikappuram Procession and the Guruthi Ritual being held at the hill shrine of Sabarimala as a part of the Makara vilakku festival.Thiruvathira the ladies festival of Kerala
Read this article to know about Thiruvathira festival. Thiruvathira is a festival falling in the winter month of Dhanu. Thiruvathira is a festival of importance to the women. The ladies believe that by observing the Thiruvathira Vrutham those who are not married will get a good husband and the husbands of those who are married will acquire good habits. It is a day and night festival for the ladies with fast/semi fast and visiting temple.The elephantine problems of Kerala’s captive (domesticated) elephants
This is an article about the captive or domesticated elephants, their problems and the hope for solution to their elephantine problems. Any visitor from outside Kerala will find an attraction in the way the majestic elephants are associated with the religious and social functions of Kerala. But it is a paradox that while in the religious festivals the elephants are worshipped, they are ill treated after the festivals. Let us have a look at the problems and solutions.
Past, present and future of Mullaperiyar dam – Is Kerala victimized?
This is an article on the highly controversial Mullaperiyar Dam. The issue is between the States of Kerala and Tamilnadu with a mediator role by the Government of India. But the Dam issue is on the tongues of every one in India. The Mullaperiyar Dam is an epitome of the principle of the British Rule in India. A Dam in the land and rivers of Kerala built by the British to be controlled and used by Tamilnadu for a small rent. Read on for the details.
Why the Irumudi kettu for Sabarimala pilgrimage?
Read this article to know about the Irumudi kettu or palli kettu, the items in the Irumudi kettu and the purpose. Sabarimala pilgrimage and Irumudi kettu are like inseparable twins. For a proper pilgrimage and better effect of the pilgrimage what are the items to be taken along in the Irumudi and what is the purpose of each item.What is Mandala Vratha?
Read this article to know about the Mandala Vratha or austerity measures to be observed by the devotees to undertake the pilgrimage to Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple. It gives an insight as to the various aspects of the vrathas to be followed and the daily routine of the devotees during the vratha period.What is Sabarimala Mandala pooja?
Read this article to know about the Mandala puja and the rituals and austerities to be observed by the pilgrims/devotees of Sabarimala. Unlike other temples of Kerala, Sabarimala is not open on all days of the year. While other temples are not having any strict code to be observed except that they should be clean and should not wear dress that shows the legs separately, Sabarimala has a stricter and elaborate code.What is Sabarimala significance?
Read this article describing about the sabarimala, sabarimala temple, unique aspects of the temple, rituals, the pilgriomage, other shrines nearby usually visited, administration, prasadam, neyyabhishekam, Harivarasanam, message of the Lord and other connected aspects.