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| Last Updated:: 29/08/2024

Kannur boasts a temple of Father Ant to keep ants at bay

 

 

 

 

Devotees worship Urumbachan for his power to fend off the tiny invaders that find their way into every home: ant. People offer coconut to Urumbachan, hoping to protect their homes from ants. While the priest does the puja on special days, selected people do it on other days

 

 

 

Source: The Hindu Cochin, 25/08/2024, pg.6.