Travancore Devaswom Board has initiated a series of special remedial rituals known as parihara kriyas across approximately 25 prominent temples in Kerala and neighbouring Karnataka. This extensive spiritual exercise aims to rectify several long-pending doshas or ritual afflictions that were formally identified during Ashtamangala Devaprashnam conducted at Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple in 2018. The temples selected for these sacred rites include Kollur Mookambika Temple in Karnataka, Kumaramangalam Subrahmanya Swamy Temple at Bela in Kasaragod, Edakkad Vishnu Temple in Kannur, Vadakkunnathan Temple and Koodalmanikyam Temple in Thrissur, along with Guruvayur Sree Krishna Swamy Temple.
Addressing Vak Dosham and Misbehaviour Towards Devotees
Among various ritual flaws revealed during astrological consultation, one of primary concerns was Vak Dosham, a spiritual affliction caused by improper or abusive language. According to findings, harsh words and rude conduct by temple employees, police personnel, and security staff towards Sabarimala pilgrims created serious negative spiritual repercussions. To mitigate this specific flaw, special offerings were recently presented at Kollur Mookambika Temple. Representatives offered Navu, Mani, and Narayam, which represent a tongue, a bell, and a stylus, seeking divine grace from Goddess Mookambika to cleanse speech related dosha. A Maha Pooja will also take place at Kollur following Navaratri celebrations.
Extensive Remedial Offerings Across Sacred Sites
Apart from ceremonies at Kollur, similar atonement procedures are structured across multiple holy shrines to ensure complete spiritual cleansing. At Kumaramangalam Subrahmanya Swamy Temple in Kasaragod, Karthika Pooja and kanikka offerings were conducted prior to upcoming Ranga Pooja. Sacred shrines like Guruvayur Sree Krishna Swamy Temple will see key offerings including Neeranjanam, Neyvilakku or ghee lamps, Palpayasam, and ritual kanikka. Similar ceremonies are aligned at Vadakkunnathan Temple, Koodalmanikyam Temple, and Edakkad Vishnu Temple. Each location has been chosen based on specific deity associations and traditional scriptural guidelines prescribed by Vedic authorities.
Validation of My 2018 Article on Sabarimala Devaprashnam
When I wrote my article in August 2018 titled Kerala Floods Devaprashnam Conversation with Divine in Sabarimala and Warnings Ignored, I detailed how ancient astrological inquiry exposed deep-rooted operational and ritualistic errors at Sabarimala. In that piece, I specifically drew attention to published findings pointing out that security personnel, police, and temple workers were treating pilgrims harshly, creating severe Vak Dosham. Devaprashnam had also warned about neglected traditions, improper offerings, disrespect to holy spots, and impending ecological calamities along Pamba river bank which scarily came true, Nothing was left standing after nature’s fury in Pamba.
At that time, many recommendations were ignored or brushed aside by administrative authorities who selectively implemented only convenient measures. Seeing Travancore Devaswom Board finally perform these exact parihara kriyas after six long years serves as a powerful validation of what was documented back in 2018. It proves that divine warnings delivered through Devaprashnam cannot be permanently buried under administrative convenience. True restoration of sanctity requires genuine humility, proper conduct towards devotees, and complete adherence to prescribed spiritual remedies.
Even now against the recommendation of Devprashnam though the then structure was dismantled, a new structure has been erected (though retractable) blocking Ayyappa’s vision. When do we learn?
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