# Rituals & Celebrations

## Daily Pooja Timings

Event | Time
--- | ---
Morning Session
Nada Thurakkal (Opening) | 5:00 AM
Nirmalyam | 5:15 AM
Usha Pooja | 6:00 AM
Pantheeradi Pooja | 8:00 AM
Ucha Pooja | 10:00 AM
Nada Adakkal (Closing) | 10:30 AM
Evening Session
Nada Thurakkal | 5:00 PM
Deeparadhana | 6:30 PM
Athazha Pooja | 7:30 PM
Nada Adakkal | 8:00 PM

## Vazhipadu (Offerings)

Note: Vazhipadu bookings can be done directly at the temple counter.

##### Pushpanjali

Offering of flowers for peace.

##### Rakta Pushpanjali

For removing obstacles.

##### Neyvilakku

Lighting ghee lamp for prosperity.

##### Bhagavathi Seva

Special evening pooja for protection.

##### Ganapathy Homam

To remove hurdles in life.

##### Annadanam

Providing food to devotees.

##### Chuttuvilakku

Lighting lamps around the sanctum.

##### Muttarukkal

Breaking coconuts.

## Festivals & Celebrations

### Annual Ulsavam

The annual festival is a vibrant celebration spanning several days, usually in February or March. It features:

- Kodiyettu: Flag hoisting ceremony.
- Caparisoned Elephants: Grand procession.
- Melam: Traditional percussion ensemble.
- Arattu: Holy bath of the deity.

#### Navaratri

Nine days of special worship dedicated to the Goddess.

#### Mandala Pooja

41 days of austerity and special evening poojas.

#### Vishu

New Year celebrations with Vishukkani.