Lucky 'Aal maram'

Chingam 1. Malayalam New Year day, Chingam 1, was on 17th August, Sunday. 

All temples were crowded on this day morning. I have today, a few pictures of my neighboring temple. It's not the crowd that I wish to show you, but the big "Aal maram" (Banyan tree) . The temple is built around the tree. The idols are just at the base on the roots of the tree.

And see a lottery ticket vendor in front of the temple. Devotees, after darshan and with the blessings of DEVI, buys a ticket. May Luck favour them !

{What's the botanical name of Aal maram ? }