In Koodalmanikyam Temple, Irinjalakuda, it is a tradition that Mridangamela is held by children of the age group 3 years and above, as soon as the Utsavam is flagged off.(2015). "Irinjalakuda", Mathrubhumi.com . This is performed as an offering to Lord Bharata, who is the deity of Koodalmanikyam Temple.(2015).
