So, the belief is that the act offering live roosters to Ma & feeding them would burn the evil and destroy the enemies. Going back to that odd yet kindly and pleasant ritual – something that we don't see around. Many innocent animals and birds are sacrificed in the name of religion & a visit to such a place was indeed a joy, Adjoining to the Bhagavathy temple is the Siva temple. Pazhayannur is considered a place of historical importance, and is seen in the map of "Nannangadis" of Kerala. Nannangadis are the tombs of people who lived in the medieval times and are usually depicted in the shape of large pots. Hundreds of devotees visit the Mahakshethram every year, and partake and participate both in person and contributions to carry out the various poojas and offerings to Her. Traditionally the temple celebrates Aarattu, Niramaala, 9 days of Navarathri vilakku which is sponsored in a large way by the local institutions including the Dept. of Police, Revenue etc. The nightly events include Classical music by famous musicians, Ottanthullal, Kathakali and Harikathakaalakshepam etc. Niramaala is one of the major celebrations that goes on every year in Pazhayannur. Important Festivals "Ulsavam" and "Niramala". Ulsavam 8 days festival is held, which begins with Kodiyettam and ends with Aarattu on "Thiruvonam" in the month of Malayalam month Meenam and "Niramala is one day Festival. Navarathri also Celebrated in grand manner with traditional Keralite Arts. The main sloka for Goddess Annapoorneshwari goes as below: "Annapoorne sadapoorne sanakra pranavallabhe Gnanavairagya siddhyaratham bikshamdeheecha paravathy Matha cha Parvathee devyo pitha devo maheswaraha Bandahvaschiva bakthyartham svadesobhuvanthrayam"  The famous song for Pazhayannur is posted on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VscLS3_eMnk