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Oachira Grama Panchayat

Documented local history

Kollam district · Karunagappally taluk

Historical overview

Oachira Grama Panchayat is a gram panchayat located in Karunagappally taluk, Kollam district, Kerala. The panchayat was established in 1953. [3][1]

Oachira is the site of the ancient Oachira Parabrahma Temple, notable for worship without an idol and for its distinctive temple culture. [1][5]

Oachirakali is a traditional martial arts ritual associated with the temple; its history is described as dating back to the 12th century. [1][3]

Timeline

  1. 12th century

    The history of Oachirakali dates back to the 12th century, where warriors from 52 karas under the Kayamkulam Kingdom, takes part in wargames. [1]

  2. 1953

    Oachira Grama Panchayat came into existence in 1953. [1][3]

Sources

  1. [1] Oachira — English Wikipedia contributors
  2. [2] ഓച്ചിറ — Malayalam Wikipedia contributors
  3. [3] Oachira Gram Panchayat — English Wikipedia contributors
  4. [4] ഓച്ചിറ ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത് — Malayalam Wikipedia contributors
  5. [5] Oachira Temple | Temples in Kollam | Kerala Temples — www.keralatourism.org

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