Special offerings of this temple

1) Palliyarapooja (dampathy pooja, swayamvarapooja):- According to hindu rituals parvathy parameswara is the first model couples at thiruvannchikkulam . Devotees worshiped the same form like sivasakthyayuktho.  Every day after night prossession (athazhaseeveli) idols of siva and parvathy are placed in a palaquin and all the drums flute and lamps are kept in front of them and then these idols are placed in a palliyara (sleeping chamber) and special pooja is performed by priests. At that time devotees get blessings from Lord siva and parvathy. By participating in that function unmarried people will be blessed for marriage and for couples they will have unity in their family life and longevity. People will become lucky to get birth of new children. It was well known that blessing during the day of full moon is more effective and this Pooja must do continuously for 3 months.

2) Swayamvaraparvathy pooja:- According to astrology 7th bhava is representing marriage life 7×7 weeks =49days, this pooja will be done on sakthipanchakshari  idol at time of parvathyyama (before sunset).By the blessings of this pooja unmarried people get married immediately  and they get good family relationship. Sakthipanchakshari idol is mainly worshipped at thiruvanchikkulam temple.

3) Sanghabhishekam:- One of other important offering is sanghabhishekam .  Devotees can offer sanghabhishekam on every day at this temple. Lord siva is called asabhishekapriyan. We do this pooja to get blessings from Lord siva to keep away troubles/problems from our life.  

4) Dhara:- Lord siva likes abhishakas. We do dhara totoward off illnesses.

5) Mrithyunjaya homam:- Lord siva has different forms. One of them is mrithyunjaya Lord siva. Markkandeya escaped from Lord yamas soldiers by chatting with mruthyunjaya manthras. When we pray mrinthyunjayamoorthy we can escape  from all accidents   and illnesses and get  longevity.

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