Nurani, the Vedic Village
the Cradle of Maithree

Sthala purana of Nurani says, once there lived a Namboothiri who was an ardent devotee of Aryankavu Sastha. His regular visits became difficult due to aging. But his devotion was immense that his Lord appeared for him in dream and asked him to continue praying from his place instead of travelling to the temple situated far away. He had no progeny and the land he owned came to Tamizh brahmins over the course of time. The vigraham of Hariharaputra and his consorts were discovered and installed by the occupants. Every year, on the day Nurani celebrates the grand Sasthapreethi festival, it remembers the namboothiripad by offering shraddham. Infact, only after propitiating him the rituals are done for the deity. 

Kolams are drawings marking auspiciousness. They're intricate designs that need geometrical precision which makes one think, every woman in this land is an artist and every piece of land is her canvas. The discipline of drawing kolams in the front yard of houses during early morning hours is still alive in many villages. In Nurani, the best comes out when women place their art as an offering to God himself during Sasthapreethi festival. Beginning from Kritiga first day till the end of the festival, exquisite patterns decorate the rangamandapa where scholars chant the vedas. After all, it is His court and even the tiniest opportunity to serve Him shouldn't be missed.