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Political parties accused the BJP-led council of 'saffronising' Thripunithura's Athachamayam procession with a Nashik Dhol troupe waving saffron flags. A vulgar float also caused controversy.
The group Iretil Brothers created it, and their performance made everyone wonder how Krishna was suspended in mid-air with no visible support.
Commuters travelling from Ernakulam and Aluva are strongly advised to use Kochi Metro services that day to avoid traffic snarls in and around the town.
Sinkarimelam, theyyam, arjunanritham, karakattam and more are part of the procession.
The Athachamayam festival dates back to ancient times and has grand processions and art performances as part of it.
Athachamayam marks the beginning of the Onam festival in Kerala.
The 'pathaaka ettuvangal' aka the ceremony of receiving the flag for Tripunithura rally will be held on August 19, Saturday.
The festive mood of Onam lasts for ten days and will leave you with memories and pictures to last another year.
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