Ramayana masam-observed in the Malayalam month of Karkidakam is a spiritual period in Keralam. Karkidakam is a month in which monsoon at its peak. People in Kerala, clean their house and surroundings and perform some rituals for keeping all types of negative energies away.
Some rituals usually perform in this month like, Kuruthi uzhiyal, Sree bhagavathik vekkal, and Karkidaka kanji ( a herbal porridge) making.
Kuruthi is a mixture of lime stone powder, with turmeric water. It is believed to keep Chetta-the Goddess of negative energies away. In scientific means, this liquid is with anti bacterial properties controlling harmful bacteria common in rainy season.
Sree bhagavathik vekkal is a traditional offering to the Goddesss Bhagavathi. Dasapushpas are the main offerings to Bhagavathi, which are, Cherula, Thiruthali, Mukkutti, Vishnu kranthi, Kayyonni, Uzhinja, Poovankurunnila, Maushami, Muyal chevi, and Nilappana. Bhagavathi is the Goddess of wealth and positive energies, these ritual help us to be positive and happy in a spiritual way.
Karkidaka kanji is a herbal porridge made by red rice, the root of Kurunthotti( a medicinal plant) , fenugreek, coconut, turmeric, shallots, and garlic, which is good to boost immunity power.
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8 сен 2024
