RATHOTHSAVAM

Festival is an embodiment of joy and this joy is disseminated among the devotees through special processions like Nagara Pradakshina.    The sacred procession known as Ezhunnellippu or Devayana is an essential ritual in temple festivals, where the divine presence of the deity is taken out in procession around the temple premises to spread its divine energy.  The sacred idol of the deity infused with divine consciousness is carried in procession in various ways - on the hands, on the head and majestically on elephant back.  


Sree Parthasarathy is revered as the divine charioteer who imparted the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna.   Hence, chariot is used as the divine vehicle for Sree Parthasarathi right from the beginning of the festival in this temple. The divine vehicle for the procession of Sri Narasimha is the palanquin adorned with Garuda emblem. 


The chariot at Thiruvangoor Shri Narasimha Parthasarathy temple is 50 years old.   It is different from the ones used in warfare.  The chariot was built based on the descriptions of local artists who had observed the chariot at Kollur Mookambika temple.   The chief carpenter of the village created it, demonstrating his remarkable skill and craftsmanship.  


Thiruvangoor Ratha Yatra is a grand spectacle accompanied by traditional drumming of hundreds of instrumentalists.   The procession is a celebration of joy and devotion with devotees participating in large numbers. The temple's chariot, adorned with flowers, leaves, and colorful decorations, is a majestic sight to behold.   The Ratha Yatra is a rare event in Malabar and its significance is heightened in the current era of climate change.