Karkidaka vavu today; balitarpan at homes
Karkidaka Vavu, where devotees perform balitarpan to pay obeisance to their ancestors, is observed on Monday. Usually, devotees perform the ritual on the banks of rivers including the Kalpathipuzha and Bharathapuzha under the guidance of priests. However, this year, the Covid pandemic has taken over the age-old practice and no balitarpan will be performed at public spaces.
July 20, 2020, 09:34 AM IST
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Photo from the banks of Periyar river on the day of Vavubali Photo- VK Aji
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Empty Aluva Manappuram after Vavubali activities were banned in the area due to the pandemic (Photo- VK Aji)
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An empty Kannur Payyambalam beach, which used to be crowded with people on the occassion of Vavubali in the previous years. (Photo- C Sunil Kumar)
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A youth offering bali at his home with the help of books and mobile phone. (Photo- C Sunil Kumar)
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Empty Aluva Shiva temple (Photo- VK Aji)
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