• Navarathri Pooja

Navarathri or the nine nights sacred to the Mother Goddess are celebrated in the month of September / October.

It commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over a demon, Mahishasur. Endowed with power, by the blessing of Lord Shiva the demon started destroying innocent people. The gods invoked Goddess Durga and asked for her help. The goddess, astride a lion fought with the demon and cut off his head.

• Saraswathi Pooja

The ten-day Saraswati festival, also known as Dussehra or Navaratri, is held September-October. It’s celebrated throughout India but takes on special significance in Kerala. Young children are taken to the temples and, before an image of a goddess-celebrated in Kerala as Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and learning-they are introduced to the letters of the alphabet.

Just before the Pujavaipu, all studies and work which mainly require skill, are suspended. The following day is known as Mahanavami and it is totally devoted to the worship of Saraswathi. Pooja is performed both in the morning and in the evening. Many more items such as rice, payasam, thirali, etc are also offered to Devi.

• Sarvavarana Pooja [On Navarathri Days only]

Sree Renuka Mariamman Sarvavarana Pooja : Rs 4000/-. This pooja is done only by booking to Tantri.