| Aluva Sivarathri Manappuram Festival | |
|---|---|
 A night view of Aluva Sivaratri Festival | |
| Observed by | Hindus of Kerala |
| Type | Religious, cultural |
| Date | perHindu calendar |
| Frequency | Annual |
Aluva Sivarathri Festival is theSivarathri celebrated inAluva Mahadeva Temple inAluva,Kochi in the state ofKerala,India[1] The celebration of Sivarathri in Aluva is very famous in Kerala. The month ofKumbham is noted for the Sivarathri festival which falls in February – March.
Aluva Sivarathri is celebrated at theSivatemple on the banks ofPeriyar River and this place is called theAluva Manal Puram (land withsand).[2][3]Pilgrims offer Bali (sacrifice) to theirancestors in the morning succeeding the holy night.[4] Near the bank of periyar, Aluva Manal Puram (also called Manappuram), there will be many stalls installed for people for purchasing, shopping, exhibitions, and adventure rides for children and adults. People from all religions becomes the part of the festival. It will remain for two weeks after the offerings of Bali. The festival is celebrated as a remembrance for the lordShiva.[5]
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