How many items in Aranmula Vallasadya?

Held in Kerala’s backwaters at the end of monsoon season, the Aranmula Valla Sadhya is considered one of India’s largest vegetarian feasts, with as many as 64 dishes at one meal.

How can I book aranmula Vallasadya?

Those who wish to book a Valla Sadhya Offering shall submit an application to Palliodakkara that owns the respective snake boat. Once accepted, they may book by paying the amount to the Palliyoda Seva Sanghom. The devotees and public can take part in the Sadhya that lasts for over a month.

What is Krishna Valla?

The Valla Sadhya is conducted on Ashtamirohoni day. During Valla Sadhya, Lord Krishna, the main deity worshipped in the temple, will come to take the offerings from people. The legend is that in a Valla Sadya all dishes asked for must be given to the people in order to please the lord.

What is Aranmula vallasadya?

Aranmula vallasadya is usually served to the oarsmen of snake boats in a ceremonious ritual at the Sree Parthasarathy Temple at Aranmula.The world famous sadya contains about 56 delicious dishes including 4-5 variety of ‘Payasam’.

What is Aranmula vallasadya at Sree Parthasarathy Temple?

Every year, the centuries-old Sree Parthasarathy temple in the village of Aranmula in Pathanamthitta district hosts a unique ritual – the Aranmula Vallasadya. This is a ritual offering to Lord Parthasarathy, the presiding deity of the Sree Parthasarathy temple, where the oarsmen of the snake boats are offered a mega feast.

What makes Aranmula vallasadya the king of feasts?

The Aranmula Vallasadya is just that, the king of all feasts, where over 60 delicious dishes are served on a plantain leaf! Every year, the centuries-old Sree Parthasarathy temple in the village of Aranmula in Pathanamthitta district hosts a unique ritual – the Aranmula Vallasadya.

Why do we offer vallasadya to the Palliyodams?

The custom of this unique ritual is that devotees who offer Vallasadya to the presiding deity have to serve the feast to the crew of the Palliyodams, which are the snake boats belonging to the presiding deity. Feast served to the crew is considered to be an offering to the Lord himself.