Petta Thullal, the ritualistic sacred dance by the Ambalappuzha group, was held at which state on 11th Jan 2023?

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Correct Answer : Option (C) - Kerala

Petta Thullal, the ritualistic sacred dance by Ambalappuzha group to celebrate victory of Lord Ayyappa over demon princess Mahishi was held at Erumeli town in Kottayam district, Kerala this afternoon (1th January 2023).

The event marks the beginning of the last leg of the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season.

The devotees started the ceremonial dance after sighting the sacred eagle (Krishna Parunthu) in the sky from Kochambalam.

The team danced its way to Nainar mosque to pay obeisance to Lord Ayyappa's trusted lieutenant Vavar and were received by Erumeli Mahallu Jamaat Committee leaders, who accompanied them to the Sree Dharma Shastha temple..

Source : AIR

Published On : January 12, 2023

Category : Arts and Culture

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