In a first, the Mannan tribespeople of Oommen Chandy Colony under Kanjikuzhy panchayat in Idukki have broken their traditional custom for their beloved leader. The tribespeople in the colony on Wednesday conducted special rites for former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
According to the Mannan tribal head, it is for the first time that such rites have been conducted for a non-tribal person. The special rites were held as part of the concluding ceremony of a seven-day-long mourning for Chandy.
After the prayers, a special cooking session was organised to remember the Congress leader. The food was prepared and served on a banana leaf along with a glass of water and tobacco. Food was also served to those who attended the rituals.
