Liquor outlets to remain closed for Vavu Bali
: District administration declared the closure of liquor shops on July 24 in connection with Karkidaka Vavu Bali. District collector Anu Kumari ordered the closure of all liquor outlets within the limits of the city corporation, Varkala municipality and Aruvikkara and Perunkadavila grama panchayats.
The prohibition on liquor sales will be in effect from July 23 midnight to 2pm on July 24.
The collector stated that the ban was implemented to prevent untoward incidents and ensure law and order, as a large number of people, including women and children, were expected to gather for the ritual at Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple, Varkala Papanasam beach, Aruvikkara Devi Temple and Aruvippuram Shiva Temple.
Hundreds of temples, especially those which share a compound with a river, provide facilities to people to offer bali tharpanam on the Vavu Bali day.
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Liquor outlets to remain closed for Vavu Bali
Thiruvananthapuram : District administration declared the closure of liquor shops on July 24 in connection with Karkidaka Vavu Bali. District collector Anu Kumari ordered the closure of all liquor outlets within the limits of the city corporation, Varkala municipality and Aruvikkara and Perunkadavila grama panchayats. The prohibition on liquor sales will be in effect from July 23 midnight to 2pm on July 24. The collector stated that the ban was implemented to prevent untoward incidents and ensure law and order, as a large number of people, including women and children, were expected to gather for the ritual at Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple, Varkala Papanasam beach, Aruvikkara Devi Temple and Aruvippuram Shiva Temple. Hundreds of temples, especially those which share a compound with a river, provide facilities to people to offer bali tharpanam on the Vavu Bali day.
