Vellattukarmmam: The Sacred Ritual of Divine Invocation
Vellattukarmmam is a very ancient and powerful rite dedicated to the spiritual traditions of Kerala. It is performed n temples where deities like Sree Vishnumaya, Kuttichathan, and other divine spirits are supposed to be represented, primarily for acts like asking for safety, prosperity, and goodies. The Importance of Vellattukarmmam The very purpose to perform this ceremony is to invoke the divine presence of that deity and through this invocation to provide some sort of spiritual upliftment and divine intervention in the life of the devotees. Vellattukarmmam is performed when obstacles are required to be removed, to nullify negative energy, and for peace and prosperity. The Ritual Process Great reverence forms the basis of the act of performing 'Vellattukarmmam', in that it involves a specific order of spiritual practices. Preparation: Purification of temple and its surroundings is done with sacred rituals before the initiation of the Pooja. Invocation of Deity: The priest,...