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Ritual of throwing kajjikayalu at Bhogalingeswara Temple
The district is known for strange traditions and rituals whether it is hitting each other with sticks to the point of bleeding in Devaragattu or racing of bullock-carts and donkeys in mud in Kalluru. A different tradition is practised as part of the Chippagiri Bhogalingeswara fair with people taking sides of deities throwing coconut stuffed sweets (Kajjikayalu) on each other.
Kurnool: The district is known for strange traditions and rituals whether it is hitting each other with sticks to the point of bleeding in Devaragattu or racing of bullock-carts and donkeys in mud in Kalluru. A different tradition is practised as part of the Chippagiri Bhogalingeswara fair with people taking sides of deities throwing coconut stuffed sweets (Kajjikayalu) on each other.
The district is known for famous Saivite pilgrimage centres–Srisailam and Mahanandi. A similar pilgrimage centre is located in Chippagiri where the presiding deity is Bhogalingeswara, a form of Shiva. The annual fair of the deity is held in the second week after Ugadi. People throw Kajjikayalu on each other after the celestial wedding of deities. Not only from people from Telugu states but also from adjacent Karnataka state will also take part in the celebrations.
As part of the festival, special pujas were performed to Lord Bhogalingeswara and Goddess Parvati Devi. Later, a car festival will be performed. After the car festival, celestial wedding of deities was performed. Later, pavalinpu seva of the deities is performed. According to the legend, Lord Bhogalingeswara slips into deep slumber during pavalimpu seva incensing the Goddess Parvati.
Those who belong to the Goddess Parvati group threw kajjijayalu on the followers of the deity Bhogalingeswara. The provoked followers of the Lord retaliate and both sides throw Kajjikayalu on each other for about one hour when finally the pace returns. On conclusion of throwing Kajjikayalu, the Lord wakes up and patches up with the angry Parvati. The people also throw colours on each other as part of the festivities.
By Saleem Basha
