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Published Jan 8, 2024 at 8:46 PM IST

This Shree Rama Temple In Kerala Is Home To A Unique Idol & An Ancient Vedic Ritual | Watch Video

Sree Rama Temple, located at Kadavallur in Thrissur district, is the famous temple known for the annual assembly of Rig vedic scholars – the Kadavallur Anyonyam. During the time of Anyoyam traditional scholars of Rigveda assemble in the temple and enter in severe competitions in the chanting of Rigveda for eight days. It is, in fact, the final test, which a Brahmin boy has to take, to be called a Vedic scholar. 

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