Palliyodam is a type of large snake boat built and used by Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple in the Pathanamthitta district for the annual water processions of Uthrattathi Jalamela and Valla Sadhya in Pamba River.[1]
Legend
According to the legend, these snake boats were designed by Lord Krishna and were made to look like Sheshanaga, the serpent on which Lord Vishnu rests on.[1]
About
Palliyodam is made from anjili (a kind of jackfruit tree). There will be 64 rowers in Palliyodam each representing 64 art forms. And the 4 rowers at the end represent the four Vedas. There are 9 golden shapes at the ends of the Palliyodam which represent the 9 planets(Navagraha). The Palliyodam is kept inside special sheds called Palliyoda Pura, into which outsiders are not allowed to enter.[1]
Only male are allowed to enter Palliyodam and they are allowed only after they following a prescribed diet and ritual. One can't enter inside wearing. [2]Male should wear only a Mundu and a thorthu (a white towel) while entering Palliyodam.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Explained: What is a Palliyodam, and why a Kerala actor was arrested for photoshoot on it". thenewsminute. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ↑ "Social media star attracts huge outcry over photoshoot in 'palliyodam'". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
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