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Payyannur pavithra mothiram, Kannur
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Payyannur Pavithra Mothiram is a kind of gold ring worn by Indians for its domestic fowl. The ring is worn during the rituals of pithru bali, or the prayer for the detoners of the person. This ring was traditionally made of Dharba grass. The modern Pavithra Mothiram is made of gold. The shape of the ring is unique and it looks like a knot. Silver is also used for making the ring. It is worn on the right ring finger in the time of performing poojas for the dead ancestors.The holy of the ring is associated with the history of the Payyannur Subramanya Temple. The temple used to request on wearing grass rings while performing holy rites. Then the priests switched to gold rings for the use of durability. A traditional craftsman take a full day to one ring. They cannot eat meat or drink alcohol during their lifetime to become a holy hand craftman.
