ARANMULA VALLASADYA
Feast of the Divine..................
The Aranmula Vallasadhya
is a ritual offering to the deity Lord Parthasarathy in which the oarsmen of
the snake boats are offered a feast. With over 70 dishes it is probably one of
the largest vegetarian feasts in India. An event that combines ritual
offerings, sports and music, the elaborate feast lasts for more than two hours.
The oarsmen perform special songs for the feast beginning by praising Lord
Parthasarathy of Aranmula. Their songs then become more playful and include
demands of particular dishes that they wish to be served.
The Aranmula Vallasadhya
is a ritual offering to the deity Lord Parthasarathy in which the oarsmen of
the snake boats are offered a feast. With over 70 dishes it is probably one of
the largest vegetarian feasts in India. An event that combines ritual
offerings, sports and music, the elaborate feast lasts for more than two hours.
The oarsmen perform special songs for the feast beginning by praising Lord
Parthasarathy of Aranmula. Their songs then become more playful and include
demands of particular dishes that they wish to be served.