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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Traffic regulations in Aluva for Karkidaka Vavu Bali
KOCHI: In connection with the Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals on Thursday, the Ernakulam rural police have implemented special traffic arrangements in Aluva. As part of this, vehicles heading to Aluva Manappuram can take the route via Seminaripadi Road or Paravur Junction–Manappuram Road, and return traffic from Manappuram will be allowed only through Paravur Junction Road. Other traffic arrangements
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Thousands in Kerala offer ‘bali tharpanam' on Karkidaka Vavu Bali to honour ancestors and departed souls
Thousands of people honoured their dead by offering Karkidaka Vavu Bali in Kerala on Thursday (July 24, 2025). In an overt blending of modernity and religious tradition, hundreds, including senior citizens, women and children, thronged beachfronts, riversides, and bathing ghats under an overcast sky, revering their ancestors and the recently dead by making offerings of rice and flowers on banana leaves. Devotees offerring 'Bali' on the occasion of 'Karkidaka Vavu' at Shangumugham beach in Thiruvananthapuram. Balitharpanam is a ritual paying obeisance to the departed souls Photo: @ — The Hindu - Kerala (@THKerala) July 24, 2025 An army of priests guided the attendees through their motions, which also appeared to be a reassertion of life and remembrance over death. The belief that propitiating the souls of the dead on the new moon day of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam ensures salvation for the deceased and peace for the living is the central theme of the ritual. A large segment of people offered Karkidaka Vavu Bali at their homes. The Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Varkala Papanasam Beach, Thirumallavaram Temple in Kollam, Shanghumughom Beach and the Aluva Siva Temple are the critical focal points in the State for the festival. At several beaches, lifeguards and police officers prevented people from venturing into the waist-deep water due to the rough seas and inclement weather.
Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Collector reviews final preps for Vavu Bali rituals
T'puram: District collector Anu Kumari on Wednesday reviewed the final preparations for Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals in Thiruvananthapuram . She assured that all necessary arrangements were completed to facilitate the smooth and safe conduct of the annual rituals at major bali offering sites. Speaking after a virtual meeting with representatives from various departments, Kumari stated that the infrastructure and logistical set-up at all key locations are fully in place. The Vavu Bali rituals, held annually in the Malayalam month of Karkidakam, will take place at prominent centres including Thiruvallam, Shanghumugham, Varkala, Aruvikkara, Vellayani, Aruvippuram, Neyyattinkara and Kadinamkulam. All ritual activities will be conducted strictly in accordance with green protocol, as part of district administration's commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. To ensure public safety and crowd management, 900 police personnel have been deployed across the various locations. The district has also arranged for essential amenities such as ambulance services, bio-toilets, drinking water, adequate street lighting, designated parking areas and presence of trained lifeguards to ensure the well-being of participants and pilgrims attending the ceremonies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hidden Cause Found: Dementia And Memory Loss Linked To This Habit Memory and Health Click Here Undo The review meeting was attended by sub-collector Alfred O V and senior officials from various departments, who briefed the collector on the status of work completed so far and the readiness of each department to support the large-scale event. With final checks complete and all key services in place, the district administration has called on the public to cooperate with the authorities and follow instructions to ensure a peaceful and orderly observance of Karkidaka Vavu Bali.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- The Hindu
Heavy security in place in Thrissur for Karkidaka Vavu Bali ceremonies
The Thrissur Rural police have deployed 500 personnel across key riverbanks and coastal areas to ensure the smooth conduct of the ceremonies for the Karkidaka Vavu Bali on Thursday. Under the leadership of District Police Chief B. Krishnakumar, a meticulous security plan has been rolled out. The police have ensured that all 87 designated locations under various station limits, including Irinjalakuda, Kattur, Cherpu, Anthikkad, Mala, Alur, Chalakudy, Koratty, Athirappilly, Kodakara, Vellikulangara, Puthukkad, Varandarappilly, Kodungallur, Mathilakam, Kaipamangalam, Valappad, and Vatanappilly, are equipped with adequate lighting, warning signage, public address systems, and vantage surveillance points to monitor river access. In addition to this, scuba diving and rescue teams, ambulances, and emergency response units will be stationed at all major venues. To manage traffic and crowd flow, police personnel will be strategically positioned at major junctions and access routes. Pink Police units Enhanced patrolling, especially for the security of women and children, will be led by SI Soumya E.U. from the Women's Police Station and SI Ramya Karthikeyan from the Cyber Police Station. Two Pink Police patrol units have also been deployed. Strict patrolling and precautionary measures have been implemented in and around all bali-offering locations. With high tide and river currents intensified due to ongoing heavy rain, the police have prohibited devotees from entering deep waters in rivers and the sea, citing safety concerns. 25,000 people expected Though the rituals officially begin at 12.30 a.m. on July 24 and continue till 10 a.m., crowds are expected to start gathering from the midnight of July 23, especially at areas like Arattupuzha Mandaramkadavu (Cherpu), Koodapuzha (Chalakudy), and Kaara (Kodungalloor). Last year, approximately 20,000 people participated in the ritual. This year, the number is expected to cross 25,000.
New Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Thiruvananthapuram readies for Karkidaka Vavu Bali with elaborate arrangements across key sites
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The capital is gearing up to host the annual Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals to be held on Thursday with elaborate preparations under way at prime locations, including Thiruvalllam, Shankumugham and Papanasam. Extensive arrangements are in place at the Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple — a prime venue for the rituals. Every year over 50,000 people offer the ritual at Thiruvallam temple. Anticipating the influx of devotees, the temple authorities have made elaborate arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the ritual. A total of nine bali mandapams have been set up at the temple so that around 3,500 people can perform the ritual simultaneously. The ritual will begin at 2.30 am on Thursday and will continue till 2 pm. Temporary bridges have been set up to ensure smooth access to the bali mandapams at the temple. An official of the Fire Department said that a scuba diving team will be stationed at Thiruvallam to enhance the safety of the devotees. 'As many as 180 fire personnel will be deployed at all locations where the ritual is happening. Besides this civil defence volunteers will also be deployed for crowd management and emergency services,' said the official. Preparations are in full swing at Shankumugham — one of the preferred locations for the ritual. Shankumugham ward councillor Seraphine Freddy said that fishing boats anchored along the shore have been shifted to make way for the smooth conduct of the rituals. 'Every year we make sure that the beach area is ready for hosting the ritual. Erosion is a major threat but many people prefer to offer the bali here and we have made all arrangements including temporary shades have been set up,' said Seraphine Freddy. An official of the district administration said that all arrangements are in place for the event. 'We have divided the district into eight zones and we have assigned nodal officers for every zone to ensure there is no issues,' the official added.
