Sri Parasurama temple in Thiruvallam, Aruvikkara, Thrivikramangalam, and Shangumughom Beach-- all in Kerala's capital, the banks of river Periyar at Aluva, Bharathapuzha at Thirunavaya in Malappuram and Kozhikode beach are some places where the ritual is performed. (EPS | Albin Mathew)