Lord Muruga is typically portrayed as a handsome young man riding a peacock, wielding a spear or Vel in one hand and blessing devotees with the other. He symbolizes courage, wisdom, and victory over evil forces. Muruga is also associated with fertility, education, and spiritual growth.
Devotees visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Bala Murugan, praying for courage, protection, and spiritual growth.
Festivals
The Temple has a number of festivals. The important ones are :
Kavadi Ghoshayatra
The Kavadi Ghoshayatra is a vibrant procession observed at the Palaikkaparambu Sree Balasubramaniya Swamy Temple. Devotees carry ornately decorated Kavadis, symbolic structures adorned with offerings, while chanting hymns and prayers in praise of Lord Muruga. This procession is a demonstration of devotion and faith, with participants often undertaking vows and penances as they journey towards the temple to seek the blessings of the deity.
Karkkidaka Vavu Bali Tharppanam
Karkkidaka Vavu Bali Tharppanam is a sacred ritual observed at the Palaikkaparambu Sree Balasubramaniya Swamy Temple. Devotees perform this ancestral ritual to pay homage to their ancestors and seek their blessings for peace and prosperity.
Contact Address: Palaikkaparambu Sree Balasubramaniya Swamy Temple, Aralummooodu, Athiyannur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695123
Phone Number :94476 85800
