Cheriyanad Balasubramanya Swamy Temple is located at Cheriyanad
in Alappuzha District and is around 8 km
from Mavelikara and Chengannur. The annual pooyam ritual organized in Malayalam
Makaram month at the Murugan Temple attracts hundreds of devotees. The shrine
is dedicated to Subramanya or Muruga. Cheriyanad Balasubramanya Swamy Temple Thaipooyam
festival 2021 date is January 18.
Special pujas and rituals are held throughout the day in the
temple.
Carrying Kavadi is the main ritual on the day. People carry
various types of Kavadi to the temple in procession. Traditional temple music
is part of the procession. Kavadiyattam is another major highlight.
On the Pooyam day, people also pierce their body with small
lance, or vel. This is done for getting desires fulfilled.
Melam, various types of colorful Kavadi and fireworks are
part of the festival.