Tuesday, July 24, 2007

An Utsavam/Festival in Kerala-Glimpses

Tiruvangad SreeRamaswamiTemple,Tellicherry....
From my Home town


Well this is a picture that I had taken last time I went home...Tiruvangad Utsavam is something that we all look forward to...It comes during the Vishu days....The Utsavam that we Tellicherrites would love not to miss..It is an Utsavam which has still retained its beauty and grandeur ....It is a nostalgia that we cannot live without.... those traditional copra lit lamps filling your nostrils with a wonderful aroma, its golden flame beautifully reflecting on the decked elephants making them look ethereal, the traditional drummers-the 'panchavadyam' and 'tayambaka'-resonating in your ears....it is an experience that you would love to cherish...I was feeling homesick...and I couldnt do anything more than just browse these snaps...So thought I'll share my nostalgia with many out there who carry the whisperings of their hometown in their heart.....
 
 
 
 
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14 comments:

Srivalli said...

very nice pictures...you have a nice blog here...

Srivalli
www.cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com

FH said...

Reminds me of Onam or is it the same thing.Beautiful pics.I love the Elephant!:))

Jyothi said...

Lovely pics. Even I love that decorated elephants to see. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

I used to live very very close to this temple. Thanks for this beautiful "utsavam" pictures. it reminds me of my childhood days.....

mathew said...

mm..chumma naatil povaan kothi aaki.... :-(

Anonymous said...

Nice pictures...
I was lucky to be there & enjoy Thiruvangad Utsavam.
Continue posting delicious recipes & articles.

Sharmi said...

you have a nice blog. Loved the pics. festivals are always fun and great memories.

indianadoc said...

>Thanks Valli,Asha,Jyothi,Anonymous friend,
Mathew,Arathi and Sharmi for dropping in...Nostalgia crept up...was feeling terribly homesick...and I had to be happy just posting these snaps...

Shah cooks said...

i had stopped checking ur blog so imagine my surprise to see so many new posts! great to have u blogging again.:)

mathew said...

next time you blog..i would love to see the recipie for Chemmeen Mulakuvaratti-Nadan style..I cant bear watching that snap anymore.. :-)

Anonymous said...

Shynee
good to see that you are back in action.
KA

Maddy said...

remember how it goes - jillam pada pada---pada pada - jillum...peppre peppere.....

yup - i know this temple, my SIL's house is close by...

Unknown said...

thiruvangadil evideya.I am also very close to the temple

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