Do not spread pooja materials on the temple ground: Chief Priest

 

Malikapuram chief priest Madavana Parameswaran Namboodiri said that it is wrong for the devotees to spread turmeric powder, pepper and garlands for Archana here and there and to throw silk into the temple tower.

To offer pooja materials to the deity and to offer silk cloth to goddess, devotees should place these in a jar or leaf to put before the Sanctum Sanctorum. Those who need it can be after the worship can take home. The Malikappuram deity is covered in turmeric after a day's pooja and for this purpose, turmeric powder is taken from those dedicated by the devotees.

It is the wrong practice to spray the rose water. Some chemicals are used to make the rose water. This is what we sprinkle for purity. Rose water bottles are mostly made of plastic. Disposing of these after use is a serious risk to the temple surroundings and the environment. He also said that such acts of devotees should be avoided.