Thiruvananthapuram, August 6, 2013: Special arrangements have been made at the Parasurama temple at Thiruvallam, Papanasam beach, Shangumugham, Aruvikkara and Veli for people to offer ‘bali’’ on the occasion of Karkkidaka Vavu on Tuesday.

Minister for Devaswoms V.S. Sivakumar said in a release that nine platforms had been arranged at Thiruvallam for people to perform bali rituals. More than 3,000 people could offer bali at the temple at one time. Sixty priests would assist people to perform the rituals. Shower-baths had been arranged near the bali kadavu for devotees to take the ritualistic bath after the Balitharpanam. A tank with capacity to store 35,000 litres of water had been arranged, he said.

Mr. Sivakumar said six parking places had been readied for devotees to park their vehicles.

The Minister on Monday visited the temple to review the work being done jointly by the Kerala Water Authority, Health Department, Kerala State Electricity Board, Fire and Rescue Services and the City Corporation.

Source: The Hindu, August 6, 2013