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Food, especially the offering of ettangadi, becomes the language through which faith, season and womanhood come together.
The group, on a tour organised by Savari Tours, celebrated Onam and showcased Kerala culture to international visitors.
This year, the festival will be observed on January 13.
7,027 women participated in the largest Thiruvathirakkali ever performed in history
The current world record is held by a group that performed with 6,582 dancers.
Women observe a 'vratham' (vrat) throughout the day, ending it with a specially made no-rice meal and dancing to the tunes of Thiruvathira songs.
During the day, women abstain from consuming rice and often opt for dishes made of tubers and lentils.
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