Kuchela Dinam 2012 December 19 at SN Puram Sree Krishna Temple Panangad, Near Mathilakam, Thrissur District Kerala

 

 Kuchela Dinam: 

The first Wednesday of the month of Dhanu (December) is celebrated as Kuchela Dinam. It is based on the belief that it was on this day that Kuchela, an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna offered Avil (parched rice) to him and in return attained eternal bliss and material prosperity . Avil offering is considered auspicious on this day.