Kochi: The Manappuram Shiva temple, where thousands are to converge to perform the Balitharpanam ritual Tuesday on the day of Karkitakavavu, is flooded due to overflow of Periyar river.
Periyar river and canals are overflowing after the downpour lashed the area since Sunday.
The observance of ‘vavu bali’ at Sivarathri manappuram, which takes place in the month of Karkidakam, is an important ritual in Kerala. People perform the annual ritual in memory of the departed souls.