A trance in fire and color; Dusharah’s strange celebration in India

In the coastal village of Kulasai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, a magnificent and unique celebration called Dussehra is held. The festival, in the four -year -old temple of Mutharamaman, located in the same village, is going to be a magnificent and magnificent year. It is said that Goddess Kali, as the main goddess of this temple, has spontaneously emerged in this place. Is called “Motaraman”; Because its jewelry is made of pearls taken from the sea. In Tamil, Moto means pearl and “calm” means jewelry.

The tenth day of “Navaratri Festival” in Kolasai is held differently from other parts of India; Here, the pilgrims themselves come to the temple of Mautaraman to worship the goddess Kali and other gods and goddesses. Pilgrims from Kolasai and the surrounding villages fast for 7 days and move to the temple by wearing special clothing that symbolizes local gods and goddesses. During this period, they should avoid drugs, alcohol and any pleasure and avoid violent and guilty acts.

At the ceremony, hundreds of thousands of people gather in front of the temple. Participants wearing ritual clothing carries containers of fire with naked hands and dance with their shows in front of the goddess Motaraman. This part of the ceremony is the most vibrant and emotional part of the celebration; Where pilgrims will fall into a state of religious excitement. After the rituals are completed, they go to the sea of ​​the temple to wash and cleanse their makeup and clothes.