-- to the departed ancestors ! Varakkal Vavu Bali 2017

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‘Karkidaka Vavu Bali’ is the rituals performed by the Hindus in the state of Kerala for their dead ancestors.People believe that the departed souls attain `moksha (liberation) if the ritualistic homage is performed on Karkidaka vavu. Karkida, the last month of Malayalam calendar which falls in July- August . The offerings done on the banana leaf will be finally immersed in the waters of the sea.