Pandakkal Pooja is performed a day before the marriage. The familial Lord is symbolically represented by a bamboo pole, which is a portrayal of fertility. It is a short programme where both the bride’s and groom’s parents along with their relatives offer prayers to the ancestral deity for a smooth marriage process.
Pandakkal Pooja is Performed by erecting a bamboo in front of the house to remove the evil dristhi which may come on the bride or groom and get the blessings for Lord. The pole is decorated with Manjal and Kumkum. This ceremony is performed generally a day before the marriage.