Aluva Sivaratri 2014

Sivaratri at Aluva manappuram was celebrated on 27th Feb 2014. The Shiv temple is located on the banks of Periyar river and is connected by a floating bridge (temporary) from Govt. Guest House. There were hundreds of puja stalls/priests for performing the Pooja (bali) for the ancestors. On the Sivaratri morning thousands of devotees participated in the bali ritual.

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There is a number of stalls for purchasing food and other household items. Also there is adventure rides and other entertainment shows for children and adults. The whole ground (manal puram) was fully lighted and its view from the rail bridge was scenic.