Konni: A rare ritualistic puja and Dravidian arts, which have been practiced only in the forest by the Adi Dravidian Naga tribe for centuries, were held at the kallely oorali Appuppan kavu (original sanctum ) in Konni.
After the Sabarimala festival, once a year, all the rituals were performed, awakening all the spirits, such as Azhi Puja, Vellam Kudi Nivedyam, Kavuttu, Kalaripuja, the historical and ancient Kumbhapattu, Bharatakali, the art form that first emerged in the life of Bharatamba, Thalayattam Kali, Kambukali, and Patenikali, which have been celebrated for centuries only at Kalleli Urali Appuppan Kavil.
Pujas were performed to please the Guru and the family gods, and offerings were made by drinking water to seek blessings. Azhi Puja was also performed to dispel all kinds of darkness and bring light to the world.
The silver thread was tied, the leaves of the tree, the leaves of the punna tree, and the leaves of the mala banana tree were stretched out for the 101 Kalaris and the clan members, 101 lamps were lit, wild foods and agricultural crops were roasted, roasted, ground, boiled, and stewed on charcoal, and charcoal, frying powder, bamboo shoots, and other household items were mixed with the spices, thendum, therali, kalash, honey, and sugarcane. The Kalari Puja was performed by offering clothes and offering Dakshina.
They dug a hole with 27 bundles of wild wood, offered offerings, and sprinkled water on the inner and outer walls of the temple, and drank the offerings in a bowl.
999 mountains were awakened and Kumbha Pattu, a dance made with bamboo sticks, green chilies, dried fenugreek, and dried kampu, Bharatakali, talayattam kali, kampu kali, pattum kaliyum, and padeni kali were performed in the presence of the deity.
