Parakottypattu performance is unique and it will cast away the evils

 Parakottypattu is a unique art form that takes place at the Mani Mandapam where it is believed to be the place where Ayyappan first sat at Sabarimala. It is near to the Malikappuram temple. From morning till the nada closes in the night, the Parakottypattu will take place at the temple premises. The performance of this unique art form is done by the performers belonging to the Hindu Velan community. Parakkottypattu is performed in the belief that it will avert evil and Shani dosha. Legend has it that when Manikandan was residing at Pandalam, the queen and the minister plotted to get rid of him. It is said that god Siva has come in the form of Vela and performed the Parakottypattu to throw away the spell cast on Lord Ayyappa by the Pandalam queen and the minister.

In the initial days, the Parakottypattu was performed under the holy steps. As the rush increased, so did the convenience of the devotees, it was later moved to Malikappuram temple premises.

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