“Muttu” means ”obstacle” and “Arukkal “ means “to cut”. So Muttarukkal literally means to “cut away any obstacles”. The obstacles may be of many forms, it could be illness, an obstacle to good health, lack of business growth, obstacles due to bad influences etc. There are very many predefined obstacles for which this offering could be done by the devotee. A coconut, after removing its husk is given to the priest with the devotee’s name and birth star in Malayalam and the priest in turn breaks this coconut in front of the deity. If the coconut breaks evenly, it is believed that the Muttu or obstacle is Cut. In case the coconut breaks unevenly, the devotee is asked to bring another and the process is repeated till the coconut breaks evenly denoting that the obstacle is cut. While the offering is being made on your behalf, stand before the sanctum sanctorum with your mind devoid of all distractions, concentrating on the Devine Presence with utmost supplication and you can be sure that your obstacles will be removed. Remember, you are in the presence of “Twaritha Devi” who beseeched her husband, Lord Shiva, to hasten granting his boon to his favourite devotee, Arjuna. The meaning of the Malayalam word Twaritha is “to hasten”. However, also remember that, like what she did with the egoistic Arjuna and Adi Shankara who thought he had all the knowledge to understand everything, Devi will make sure that your mind is pure and devoid of any malice before she will bestow her blessings. Coconuts for the offering could either be brought by the devotee or could be purchased from the Devaswom counter. The following are the Maryadas or ethics to be followed while performing this offering. List of predefined Muttu: (You can take a print out of this with your choices clearly marked and can be handed over to the Devaswom counter. Please mention your name and birth star clearly in the space provided). Fill out the form with the details and bring it during your visit to the temple for Muttu Arakkal Pooja. If you are unable to visit the temple and still would like to perform the Pooja, you can send the form duly filled by WhatsApp to +91 9500111108 (For each Muttu Arakkal Pooja – you will have to pay Rs. 500/-  and payment link will be sent to you.

Your name:
Your birth star:
No of coconut:

S no	Tick	Name of the muttu	Description
1		Deha Muttu	For any physical aliments
2		Karma Muttu	For work related obstacle
3		Gruha Muttu	For discords at home
4		Shatru Muttu	For obstacles created by your enemies
5		Vidya Muttu	For progress in education
6		Vivaha Muttu	For any obstacles in getting married
7		Mangalya Muttu	For hostening & sustaining marriage
8		Dambathya Muttu	For a long and fulfilling marriage (To be performed in the names of both the husband and wife)
9		Santhana Muttu	For couples to get a child (To be performed in the names of both the husband and wife)
10		Vyapara Muttu	For prosperity in business
11		Vyavasaya Muttu	For industrial growth
12		Sthapana Muttu	For smooth functioning of an organization
13		Nalkali Muttu	For any problem with domestic animals
14		Vahana Muttu	For vehicles to perform well (Here the registeration number of the vehicle is given)
15		Krishi Muttu	For a good harvest