Oachira Kali
Kerala Tourism describes Oachira Kali, associated with Oachira Temple, as a mock battle in waterlogged paddy fields (padanilam), where participants use sticks and splash mud rather than fight with swords. It falls on the first two days of Mithunam, around mid-June; its conflict account is a commemorative tradition.
Recorded highlights
Mock sword-fight event
Information status
Status: VerifiedInformation last verified: October 2026Source: Kerala Tourism: Ochira KaliSources:
- Tourism authority: Kerala Tourism: Ochira Kali Describes the mock battle in waterlogged paddy fields, use of sticks, association with Oachira Temple, and timing on the first two days of Mithunam.
- Tourism authority: Kerala Tourism: Oachira Temple Identifies Oachira Kali as a major annual event at Oachira Temple.