Ochira

72ft 'Kettukala' figure collapses during Ochira Kalavela festival, no casualties

October 12, 2024

72ft 'Kettukala' figure collapses during Ochira Kalavela festival, no casualties

The swift action of moving the crowd away helped prevent a serious disaster.

March 20, 2019
Migrant girl kidnapped by gang of four in Ochira, parents injured

The police have received leads suggesting that the girl was taken to Bengaluru by three members of the gang, two of them with criminal antecedents.
May 28, 2018
There are no deities at Ochira temple

The Ochira temple dedicated to the Supreme Consciousness is rather unique.
May 27, 2018
When Ochira becomes a 'battle field'

According to legends Ochira Kali commemorates an actual battle of those bygone days.
June 17, 2017
Snapshots from the 'battlefield' at Ochira

Come monsoons and it is time for Ochira Kali, the mock battles between the local groups in the area at the famed 'Padanilam.'