After the Cherubharani

Throughout North Kerala, the Cherubharani indicates the start of the Bharani for devotees to plan their annual visit to the Amma at Kodungallur. In the pre-Independent times, the Bharani period was the only time devotees of the non-ruling castes were allowed in - the temple being restricted to the larger public during other months, as per the strict rules and customs that governed temple access during the times. This is no longer the case. However, though the temple is now open for all throughout the year, the Cherubharani Kodiyettam initiates preparations throughout North Kerala, to plan for the regular annual visit to the Kodungallur Sri Kurumba Kaavu.