A prayer for the departed
Vavu Bali or Vavubali Tharpanam is an important ritual observed by Hindus in Kerala in the month of Karkidakam (mid July to mid August). The ‘bali’ – a form of ritualistic homage – is offered on the first Amavasi of Dakshinayanam. This is the no moon day in the month of Karkidakam. On this day, thousands of people gather on the riverbanks and beaches to offer ‘bali.’
In northern part of Kerala, people believe that the dead ancestors pay visit to homes on the Karkidaka Vavu day.
In northern part of Kerala, people believe that the dead ancestors pay visit to homes on the Karkidaka Vavu day.
