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'''Kuchela dinam''' or ''''Kuchela's day'''' is an yearly festival celebrated by Hindus in south India. It is observed on the first Wednesday of the month of [[Dhanu (month)|Dhanu]] in [[Malayalam calendar]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kuchela Dinam|url=http://guruvayuronline.com/index.php/temple/special-days-in-guruvayur-temple/5431-kuchela-dinam|website=guruvayuronline.com|publisher=Guruvayur Devaswom|accessdate=21 December 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref> In Hindu mythology, ''Kuchela'' (also known as [[Sudama]]) is the childhood friend of Lord [[Krishna]] who made an offering of beaten rice (aval) to Krishna despite his poverty.<ref name = toi>{{cite news|title=Kuchela dinam at Guruvayur temple - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Kuchela-dinam-at-Guruvayur-temple/articleshow/27492669.cms|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Following the offering, he became wealthy because of the benevolent blessings of Lord Krishna. Several temples in South India, including the famous [[Guruvayur Temple]] observes ''kuchela dinam'' in remembrance of ''Kuchela's'' willingness to part his food despite extreme poverty. Devotee's offer specially prepared beaten rice in Krishna temples on Kuchela dinam. The offering is known as ''aval nivedyam''<ref name = toi/> and contains grated coconut, [[jaggery]], [[ghee]], dried ginger and cumin in addition to beaten rice.<ref>{{cite news|title=വീട്ടിൽ സമ്പത്തു നിറയാൻ സമർപ്പിക്കാം അവിൽപ്പൊതി|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/astrology/astro-news/2017/12/19/kuchela-dinam-2017-december-20-guruvayur-temple.html|accessdate=21 December 2017|work=ManoramaOnline|agency=Manorama Online|publisher=Manorama}}</ref> Special counters will be opened at the temples from the eve of Kuchela day to facilitate aval nivedyam. In Guruvayur temple, devotees line up outside the temple and offer packets of beaten rice at the ''namaskara mandapam'' situated in front of the [[sanctum sanctorum]] and the steps leading to the shrine called ''thripadi''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kuchela Dinam at Guruvayur temple today|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151223/nation-current-affairs/article/kuchela-dinam-guruvayur-temple-today|accessdate=21 December 2017|work=deccanchronicle.com/|date=23 December 2015|language=en}}</ref> Devotees believe that poverty will be eradicated and prosperity will follow after ''aval nivedyam''.<br />
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[[Category:Hindu festivals in Kerala]]<br />
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