Tredition

Every family has their own traditions and patterns of life style to which the family members adhere strictly. Tradition is usually transmitted orally from generations to generations. Haring a great heredity Suryakaladi man observes several traditional customs and practices. The most important aspect is ‘mantravada’ or ‘mandrasastra’, a process in which discomfort of a person will be removed by using series of mantras and following certain ritualistic pattern like incantation. The power to practice mantravada was born from Parasurama. The eldest male member is assigned to perform mantravada chiefly but other male members also do it with the guidance from the chief. Mantra rites bear desired results only when done by an ‘upasak’ (a man) with ‘tapasakti’, (intense power generated by meditation of mantras’ knowledge, with an exactitude and adhering to the time tested heritages. ‘Mantravadam’ (defi) is an act of purification. In Suryakaladimana the practice of mantras and the connected rituals are mainly done for the well being of the society and humanity as a whole. Intention is to help the distressed and ailing people to solve their problems and make their lives peaceful and contended

Mantras are the basics of all kinds of poojas, worships and mantravadas. Acquiring such knowledge is not easy as it is not in schools or elsewhere. This will be done with such a scholarly person who is well versed in mantras. The process of making a man who is worthy and deserving into the path of mantras is known as ‘Initiation into Mantra’. Suryakalady Bhattathiripad is capable of granting such a boon to aspiring people. Initiation into mantras will be done by the chief. It was a usual custom for the Tekkumcore Royal family members to be initiated into Mantras from Kaladimana.

Upasana moorthees

They are the first and final protectors of a family, yielding shelters and caging them from all dangers. It is they who aid come out with solutions. From time immemorial, Lord Surya, Mahaganapathi and Sree chachakra have been the upasanamoorthees of SuryaKaladiMana. The family members have been worshipping these deities with extreme devotion and commitment.