Oachira Temple
Parabrahma temple in ochira which is spread about 36 acres of land attracts thousands of devotees every day to this small town. Ochira temple is so unique and different from the rest of the worship places across the state or country, in the sense that there is nothing exists here in the conventional form of a temple. Most part, the Temple premises is only open land with a few "Aal tharras" (a banyan tree with a base foundation). Puja is performed on this foundations.
Apart from the spiritual side of Ochira temple, the most interesting concept of this temple is its acceptance of any one who is seeking shelter and help. Ochira stands out to be one and only example in this century to be a place for those who seeks God through service and open heart. The concept behind this temple is very simple, God exists every where, you seek them through service. Ochira teaches it's devotees to care for the helpless and deseased people.
Kaiyum Kaalum
In both the Nadas, thes idols of hand and leg are provided as offering. These are offered for bodily healings for sick people.
Annadanam
his is the most important offering in Ochira which is also supporting the social cause. Devotees can donate for this purpose. Annadanam is managed by the temple administration for the past 60 years. Poor and the helpless are fed daily with the fund collected from the Annadanam offerings.
Bhajanam Parkkal
This is another unique feature of Ochira temple offered as part of the famous 12 day Vrichikotsavam. Devotees come and stay in the padanilam in specially made huts. Those who devotes and sacrifice these long 12 days with the minimum facilities makes a big different. When it comes to this, there is no relegion, cast and other dividing factors - but only one Parabrahmam - the real truth.
Ettukandam Urulcha
This is a spectacular seen for any one new to Ochira. Procession held around the the two Aaltharas with the decorated bulls and Nadaswaram can be offered by devotees.
Vedi Vazhipadu
Dedicated firework with sound,this can be offered in the three locations within the temple premises.
Uru Nercha
This is another unique ways in which devotees can make offering. Devotees bring in calf and donate to the temple and pray for healings. |