Long ago, in the Alummoottil Nalukettu, there was a massive copper vessel, “Vārppu,” used for cooking during grand feasts. It was said to have a peculiar glow, almost as if it had a life of its own. The legend goes that this vessel was gifted to the family by a wandering Siddhar (a mystic) who sought refuge in their house during a stormy night.
The Siddhar, pleased with their hospitality, left the Vārppu with a cryptic warning: “It will serve you well, but never let it remain empty on a full moon night.”
For years, the family obeyed the warning, using the vessel for rituals and feasts. But one full moon, the caretakers forgot. That night, eerie sounds echoed through the Nalukettu. The vessel began to shake violently, and from within, a shadowy figure emerged—a guardian spirit angered by their neglect.
The chieftain, quick to act, filled the vessel with milk and honey, chanting prayers to appease the spirit. The noises ceased, and the Vārppu returned to normal. To this day, the vessel remains a revered object, always filled on full moons to honor the mysterious spirit.
