Wednesday, October 6^th, 2021

Due to the existing pandemic restrictions, limited number of devotees are allowed to participate in events. After sponsoring online, please schedule your visit by clicking here and make sure you follow the guidelines when you visit the temple.

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Ankurarpanam

The traditional ritual, Ankurarpanam or Beejavapanam is one of the most important rituals of the Vaikhanasa Agama which essentially is the Seed Sowing ritual performed on evening of first day of Brahmotsavam. This seed sowing ritual marks the conduct of the mega religious nine day event in a successful manner. The vessels known as “Palikas” are made using gold, silver, copper or mud for performing Ankurarpanam. The vessels are either 16/12/8 in number. They are placed at Yagnashala and seeds were sown in each vessel. The sprouting of the seeds depicts the grandeur in which the festival is being celebrated. The essence of this ritual is to make a sankalpa to celebrate a festival to receive the grace of the Lord. Sastras prescribe performing Ankurarpanan 9 days before the festival and is usually performed in the evening.

Parvathi Kalasa Sthapana

Parvathi devi is invoked with the Kalasa Sthapana ritual.