After heavy monsoon rain, the water level in Periyar river increased considerably, and as usual, the water entered the Aluva Shiva Temple. Half of the Aluva Mahadeva Temple got submerged in water, and this situation is locally known as "Arattu". The water enters the temple during every rainy season, and it is quite a normal thing.
But still people have the memory of 2018 flood in their mind and when the water starts swallowing the temple, fear rises in the minds of the people. The images and videos given in this blog post shows the current situation of the Aluva Shiva Temple and Manappuram area today morning.
People are seen coming to Manappuram for their normal rituals, and there are certain people who have arrived to see the temple submerged in Periyar river water.
