In temples across Kerala, the Tantri or the priest often performs a simplified version of Punyaham during the Nirmalyam or early morning rituals to cleanse the sanctum before the deity is adorned for the day.
(പുണ്യാഹം) is a cornerstone of Hindu purification rituals in Kerala, signifying the establishment of an "auspicious day" or "sacred time". Derived from the Sanskrit words Punyam (sacred) and Aha (day), the ritual is performed to cleanse the mind, body, and environment before significant religious activities or to remove impurities ( asuddhi ) following events like birth or death. Meaning and Spiritual Significance punyaham malayalam pdf