LORD KRISHNA OF TRICHAMBRAM

FESTIVALS

The 15-day annual festival of the Lord falls in the month of Kumbha corresponding to Mar-Apr. The star attraction during this festival is the bringing of the idol Balarama from Dharamkalangra lying 6 K.M. off this shrine. And the brothers enjoy the dance performed by the priest carrying Utsavamurthis on their heads. The Nrittam starts at nights throughout the period at Pookothunada a place on the main road lying at two furlongs off this temple. 

A legend illustrates the origin of this event and focuses light on Lord's infinite mercy for his devotees. In the beginning there were Brahmin houses here, and the scene of Nrittam performed now, formed a part of the courtyard of Nambudri house belonging to Pookathillam. An ardent woman devotee lived here who was visiting the temple regularly to offer butter as naivedyam to Lord for years. When she grew sufficiently old, she could not go to the temple and do offering butter and prayers.     

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