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Oachira Parabrahma Temple, Kollam
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Oachira Sree Parabrahma Swamy Temple is a unique place of worship. This temple, situated near the National Highway between Kollam and Alappuzha, does not have a definitive structural layout and mode of worship. The whole concept of worship revolves around the Parabrahmam or the universal consciousness. The temple has an illustrious and distinctive annual festival called Oachira Kali. This event celebrated on the first and second day of the Malayalam month Midhunam is a carnival of fun and frolic that includes muddy warriors, a mock battle and the cheers of spectators. The temple is also known as Dakshina Kashi and a unique offering to the temple is in the form of bulls. Another interesting aspect in connection with the temple is the annual festival called Ochira Kali, where men; both young and old step into waterlogged paddy fields and indulge in mock fights, involving physical skills of the participants. The temple is a symbol of non-idol worship where the supreme force of nature is revered. The belief is that the supreme power is shapeless and forms the basis of the temple doctrine. Also there are strong beliefs that the name derived from Uvachanchira as Uvachan means Lord Shiva. Unlike the other temples, the Oachira Temple is unique in the sense that it does not have covered structure. People worship the Para Brahma under the trees.
