Oorpazhachi Kavu - Naveekarana Kalasam (restoration and Renovation)

Naveekarana Kalasam (restoration and Renovation)

Apart from the normal daily worship rituals for propitiating the deities, there are many esoteric rituals (Taantrika Kriyaas) aiming at increasing the glory and power of the deities and sometimes for atonement for any fading of such power. These restoration and renovation include rituals namely

• Dravya Kalasam
• Ashtabandha Kalasam and
• Naveekarana Kalasam and are performed as and when prescribed after an astrological investigation.

1. Mele kottam Naveekaranam and Punahprathishta (Restoration and reconsecration of the idol in the upper citadel)
2. Naveekarana kalasam and Ashtabandha kalasam (esoteric rituals aiming at increasing the glory and power of the deities and for atonement for any fading of their power)
3. Nitynidanam nischayikkal (Redetermining the details of daily worship and ceremonial aspects)