ഇല്ലംനിറ | പാലക്കാട് തിരുവാലത്തൂർ ശ്രീ രണ്ടുമൂർത്തി ക്ഷേത്രം
The ritual takes place annually on the first Sunday of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam (Cancer), a time considered highly auspicious in Kerala's traditional calendar. Karkidakam is known for its spiritual significance, being a month of devotion and purification.
What makes Illamnira unique is the hereditary right of performance, which belongs to the descendants of Mannatuthara. This lineage-based tradition reinforces the cultural and familial bonds that preserve the temple's spiritual legacy. On this day, offerings of freshly harvested paddy are made with reverence, accompanied by prayers and other traditional observances under the guidance of temple priests.
Illamnira serves as both a spiritual ritual and a cultural heritage, reflecting the enduring relationship between faith, nature, and community.
