Karkidaka vavu

Karkidaka Vavu (Malayalam: കർക്കിടക വാവ്) or ‘Karkidaka Vavu Bali’ is the name for the rituals performed by the Hindus in the state of Kerala for their deceased ancestors. On the day of vavu or Amavasi (no moon day) people belonging to the Hindu religion gather on the riverbanks and beaches to offer bali. Varkala Papanasam beach is also one of the major religious destinations on the day. People believe that the departed souls attain moksha (liberartion) if the ritualistic homage is performed on Karkidaka vavu.

This day is also known as ‘Vavu Bali’ and is held in the month of ‘Karkidakam’ in the Malayalam calendar. If one follows the English calendar, the date falls in the month of July to August.[1][2][3]

References
  1. "The importance of 'Karkidaka Vavu bali'". OnManorama. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  2. "Karkidaka Vavu, Papanasam Beach, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala". Kerala Tourism - Varkala. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  3. "Karkidaka vavu today; balitarpan at homes". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 2020-08-05.


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